Waratahs and Brumbies Trade Banter Ahead of Super Rugby Clash

Meetings between Australia's two most successful Super Rugby franchises, the Brumbies and New South Wales Waratahs, are always big events. 

When the official Twitter accounts trade banter, it just adds to the hype. 

The return of David Pocock is an interesting angle to this highly anticipated clash. The former Wallabies captain was named as a substitute, much to the surprise of fans that expected him to slot straight into the starting lineup.

"

How good is @ButlerJarrad for @BrumbiesRugby? Good enough to keep world-class @pocockdavid on bench. By @BlockaDutton http://t.co/HceHeRViUz

— CT Sport (@CanbTimesSport) March 20, 2015"

The Brumbies account kicked off the banter by suggesting they should field Pocock as an extra man against the Tahs:

"

@CanbTimesSport @ButlerJarrad @pocockdavid @BlockaDutton Would @NSWWaratahs mind if we just started 16 this week?

— Brumbies (@BrumbiesRugby) March 21, 2015"

The reigning Super 15 champions responded by directing them to coach Michael Cheika:

"

@BrumbiesRugby @CanbTimesSport @ButlerJarrad @pocockdavid @BlockaDutton its a *little* unconventional... You'd best ask Cheika

— NSW Waratahs (@NSWWaratahs) March 21, 2015"

The Brumbies then turned philosophical:  

"

@NSWWaratahs @CanbTimesSport @ButlerJarrad @pocockdavid @BlockaDutton Better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission, or something

— Brumbies (@BrumbiesRugby) March 21, 2015"

Before the Waratahs ended things with a classic Kanye West GIF:

"

@BrumbiesRugby @CanbTimesSport @ButlerJarrad @pocockdavid @BlockaDutton pic.twitter.com/vmJniBpym9

— NSW Waratahs (@NSWWaratahs) March 21, 2015"

If this amusing exchange is anything to go by, Sunday's match can't come soon enough.