The sea breeze. The smattering of bright yellow ACT Brumbies caps on the hill, with waves crashing in the distance. The seven tries.
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Talk about the perfect coastal getaway, especially after spending the year battling the mumps, coronavirus, smoke, fire and thunderstorms.
The Brumbies handled their latest Super Rugby curveball with ease, thumping the Japan Sunwolves in Wollongong on Friday to score their first bonus-point win of the season.
They galloped away in the second half to score a 47-14 win, which reaffirmed their spot at the top of the Australian conference.
It's their best start to a season since 2016, winning four of five games and showing incremental improvement that suggests they could emerge as a genuine title contender.
The stranded Sunwolves perhaps aren't the best measure for title credentials given they've conceded 173 points in the past three games.
But the Brumbies are playing with confidence and momentum, which will be crucial as they prepare for the "old enemy" NSW Waratahs in Canberra next weekend.
"There was plenty to like and plenty we'll work on. It was pleasing," said Brumbies coach Dan McKellar. "I'm happy overall.
"We're building momentum nicely. We has a few days off to reset. We've got an important six week block ahead of us and the Sunwolves was the first in that."
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The rescheduled clash was moved from Osaka to the NSW coast because of coronavirus fears in Japan.
It paved the way for a double-header in Wollongong, with the Brumbies putting on a superb display before the NSW Waratahs played the Waikato Chiefs two hours later.
Ryan Lonergan scored the opener in his first start in four years and the classy scrumhalf's perfect record with the boot will put pressure on Joe Powell in the battle for the No. 9 jersey.
Solomone Kata continued his Wollongong scoring spree, the former NRL back getting across the line for the third time in two games at the venue.
Tom Banks showed flashes of brilliance, Rob Valentini steamrolled Sunwolves on his way to the line and the confidence-boosting performance was a perfect warm up before a derby showdown with the NSW Waratahs next weekend.
"It was one of those games where we had a chance to throw the ball around and it gives us something to build off heading into a tough game next week," Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa said.
"We know it's going to be a tough game against the Waratahs. It's definitely a game you mark in the calendar."
The Brumbies in general were far too dominant for the Sunwolves, who are stuck in Australia for the immediate future.
The beachside opportunity was a world away from the howling fans of Tokyo and Osaka.
"They've had a tough few weeks. But even in the games they've lost, they've been in them," McKellar said.
But there was no on-field sympathy. Lonergan scored after 10 minutes before Shoalhaven junior Will Miller inflicted more pain in the first 20 minutes.
The Sunwolves temporarily stopped the bleeding before half-time, becoming the first team in two years to score a rolling maul try against the Brumbies.
It was the hope they needed, but it was short lived because minutes later Valetini charged down the sideline to break Sunwolves' hearts on the stroke of half-time.
The rest of the game was all about the Brumbies. Toni Pulu scored in the corner, but injured his shoulder in the process and is potentially facing another injury-forced stint on the sideline.
Tevita Kuridrani was next with a bash and crash try, then Kata on the right side after some brilliant play from Banks and Valetini.
The Sunwolves refused to give up, which speaks volumes for a team waiting to be axed from the competition at the end of the year.
Michael Stolberg scored a consolation try, easing the pain of three straight defeats and being homeless until further notice.
But Powell got the last laugh as the final siren sounded, diving over for a sneaky scrumhalf try to remind coach Dan McKellar of his talents.
Lonergan got his starting opportunity this week and didn't disappoint, scoring a try and kicking five conversions before Powell was injected.
The four-Test Wallaby then put the icing on the cake, giving the Brumbies a the perfect platform to launch their preparations for the Waratahs.
"That really sets the Brumbies' season up," said Wallabies legend Tim Horan.
AT A GLANCE
ACT BRUMBIES 47 (Ryan Lonergan, Will Miller, Rob Valetini, Toni Pulu, Tevita Kuridrani, Solomone Kata, Joe Powell tries; Ryan Lonergan 5, Reesjan Pasitoa conversions) bt JAPAN SUNWOLVES 14 (Efitusi Maafu, Michael Stolberg tries; Garth April, Jumpei Ogura conversions) at Wollongong on Friday afternoon. Referee: Federico Anselmi.