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Melbourne Rebels future looks more secure after claiming playoffs place

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The MelbourneRebels' last-gasp victory over the westernforce to secure a playoffs place for the first time not only brought backroom staff to tears it also went a long way to securing their future in SuperRugby IOLsport

The Rebels beat the Force 34-30 to sneak into Super Rugby AU's elimination final next week against the Queensland Reds, with the winner to then face the ACT Brumbies in the final of the domestic competition on Sept 19.

Their sub-par performances and lacklustre crowds prompted critics to call for them to be axed with Super Rugby set to go through a major shake-up next year. With the Rebels looking more secure, the spotlight shifts back to the Force, who were dumped from Super Rugby in 2017 and only kept alive after being bankrolled by mining magnate Andrew Forrest.

 

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