Aussie sides facing acid test against Kiwis
Australian teams are desperate for an improved showing against their New Zealand rivals in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Australian teams are desperate for an improved showing against their New Zealand rivals in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Filipo Daugunu scored a try in his 50th appearance for Queensland as the Reds ended the Brumbies’ winning streak.
The scrum battle is set to be a talking point of the Reds’ Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies.
Winger Filipo Daugunu has been on the outer at the Reds, but he’s set to make his 50th Super Rugby appearance this weekend at Suncorp Stadium.
A win over the Brumbies in Saturday night’s Super Rugby AU grand final would bury Queensland’s Canberra hoodoo.
It’s not just the Brumbies standing in the way of a Reds’ Super Rugby AU title. The Queenslanders must also cope with game-day travel.
Reds winger Chris Feauai-Sautia has succumbed to a groin injury and will miss the Super Rugby AU grand final.
It used to be Brad Thorn’s job to beat the Reds. Now he’s the central figure in Queensland’s rugby resurgence.
Reds and Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu has been impressed with Queensland’s resurgence this season.
The once wayward James O’Connor is thankful for the opportunity given to him by Reds coach Brad Thorn.
New Wallabies squad member Hunter Paisami won’t mind sitting on the bench for the Reds if it leads to a Queensland Super Rugby AU title.
Queensland coach Brad Thorn made a habit of winning titles in a stellar playing career with a ‘no regrets’ mentality.
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