Brumbies beat Tahs in Super statement win

The Brumbies have made it three straight wins to start the Super Rugby Pacific season, seeing off a dogged NSW Waratahs outfit for a 27-20 win.

The hosts came out breathing fire at Canberra Stadium and led 10-0 before they'd laid a single tackle, and steadied well when the Waratahs finally brought the challenge.

Having led 24-6, the Brumbies appeared to be cruising but the dynamic visitors just wouldn't quit, although they couldn't find a way over the line late when it mattered most.

With his side now 3-0 for the season and the last remaining unbeaten Australian team, Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa said they were building nicely.

"The emotion off the bench at the final whistle showed how important that win was," he told reporters.

"We wanted to start fast with a bit of rain about, so we wanted to play at the right ends of the field.

"We put together some great attacking phases there and gave ourselves some good opportunity.

"The most important thing is just taking it game by game, definitely celebrating this win and then moving forward."

The Brumbies were on the board within five minutes as their forward pack took control and allowed Rob Valetini to dive over and score.

The hosts kept their foot on the pedal and extended their leads when Noah Lolesio slotted a penalty on 13 minutes.

Finally looking to get a foothold in the match, Waratah No.10 Ben Donaldson pulled a mid-range penalty kick wide, although he popped one over from slightly closer on 22 minutes.

NSW flanker Charlie Gamble then looked on to score with a scintillating run from his own half, with only a desperate try-saving tackle from fullback Tom Banks preventing him.

The Waratahs reduced the deficit further with another penalty but the Brumbies struck back