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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: James O'Connor of the Reds looks onduring the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at HBF Park on March 04, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Reds stick with winning formula

Striving for “consistency”, the Queensland Reds have named an unchanged starting 15 for their Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Brumbies.

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Queensland Reds' Taniela Tupou (L) is tackled by Fiji Druas Mesulame Dolokoto (R) during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on March 12, 2022. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Reds to fight Tupou suspension

Believing it was “shoulder on shoulder” contact, the Queensland Reds will fight the suspension of prop Taniela Tupou for alleged foul play.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Seru Uru of the Reds catches during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Queensland Reds and the Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Tough selection call awaits Reds coach

Reds co-captain Liam Wright could be available for Queensland’s battle with the Brumbies after recovering from a shoulder injury, but the form of his replacement Seru Uru has given coach Brad Thorn a lot to think about.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Hunter Paisami of the Reds runs the ball during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at HBF Park on March 04, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Paisami to profit from Petaia switch

Jordan Petaia has been switched to fullback in a move that could lead to more try-scoring opportunities for his Queensland Reds teammates, including Hunter Paisami.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Harry Wilson poses during the Queensland Reds Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Suncorp Stadium on January 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Reds No.8 set for Super season

Reds forward Harry Wilson believes his omission from the Wallabies squad that toured the UK last year could prove to be a blessing in disguise.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tate McDermott poses during the Queensland Reds Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Suncorp Stadium on January 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Reds floored by Covid-19

The Queensland Reds will be without a pair of Wallabies and possibly other players for Saturday’s trial against the Waratahs due to Covid-19.

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