‘Do-or-die’ for Queensland Reds
The Reds can ill-afford another Super Rugby Pacific defeat if they want a home qualifying final at Suncorp Stadium.
The Reds can ill-afford another Super Rugby Pacific defeat if they want a home qualifying final at Suncorp Stadium.
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While all eyes were on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in his hotly anticipated Waratahs debut, it was two unheralded toilers who helped deliver a stunning last-gasp victory over the Highlanders.
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There was heartbreak for one and elation for the other. The annual battle between the Waratahs and Reds U15s had it all, including a match clinching last minute penalty.
Some of Country rugby’s top teenagers have been called into the Waratahs for Super Rugby debuts as the academy bids to keep an impressive winning record intact against the Queensland Reds.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has opened up on Melbourne’s axing, says ‘it was just us against everyone else’ as he locks in a return to Queensland, with NSW’s coaching delay costing them their chance.
The Waratahs’ hopes of landing a host of Melbourne Rebels stars are in tatters as key group opt for rival clubs, with some even choosing club rugby over pulling on the NSW colours.
Regardless of where the Reds and the Waratahs are placed on the ladder, whenever they meet, it’s the ‘most important game in the calendar for Australian rugby’, according to Queensland coach Les Kiss.
The Queensland Reds are making a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss, but little will change unless they fix their discipline.
New Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman can’t wait to lock horns with the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
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