The Reds have secured another Super Rugby win, beating the Kings by 13 points.
Final score
Reds 47
Kings 34
Easter Saturday sees the Kings travelling to Brisbane to play the Reds. Join The Roar from 3.05pm (AEST) for live scores and coverage as we cover this Round 8 match.
Both sides are coming off losses heading into today’s clash. The Reds lost heavily on the road to the Brumbies while the Kings were pipped at the post in a thrilling try scoring bonanza against the Force in Perth.
The Reds will be looking to get their season back on track, especially after a disappointing second half against the Brumbies while the Kings will no doubt want to continue with their attacking verve displayed last weekend.
The Reds have named a strong looking line-up, in particular the return of Quade Cooper at first five will have many fans breathing a sigh of relief. It has looked a problem position for the Queenslanders while Karmichael Hunt returning at fullback will provide more stability.
While the odds indicate the Reds should do this comfortably, the Kings will provide stern opposition with their in-form first five Lionel Cronje leading the charge. He will be looking to unleash the serious pace that the Kings possess out wide and dangerous counter attack so the Reds kicking game will need to be executed efficiently.
The main match-up to look out for will be Cooper and Cronje – the two first fives have plenty of skill to demonstrate and fans will be hoping we get to see their full arrays of talent today.
Prediction
The Reds will have too much firepower across the park for this Kings side, particularly up front and off the bench.
Reds by 20.
Join us here on The Roar as we cover this rare afternoon match from Brisbane with kick off at 3:05pm (AEST).
Ruckin Oaf'
Guest
Also wasn't that about the time Cooper went off ?
taylorman
Guest
Yes, the key being slacked off, very slack. Especially against the equal worst side in the comp.
Ruckin' Oaf
Guest
They racked up nearly 50 points then slackened off. It happens.
taylorman
Guest
Seems the whole side decided to stop tackling in the last 15 mins, the Kings just walking them in it seemed. Odd match.
Rebellion
Guest
I agree Hammertime - Coopers low tackling highlights reel would only be slightly longer than Michael Hooper's ruck involvents reel. The best cracking under pressure reel has to go to King Kurtley though - he has made Cooper look good when comparing Bledisloe encounters
RobC
Roar Guru
Thanks for the call DC. Around this time, is where I hope Stiles is realising some of his blue eyed boys from Brisbane City team cant make it to SR. I wonder if he realises the same for some of his assist coaches
Noodles
Guest
I could rant for hours. But Sufferini ce to say that if the ARU focused on being truly competitive firctakent they'd be focused on schools and clubs. I don't mean just giving money. I mean quality management at each level. The collapse of club rugby and the dominance of "recruiter"clubs is a disaster. The lack of support for school rugby is tragic. I suspect the real problem is the wanker brigade that all went to school together. NSWRU and QRU are troglodyte and need a good rogering. One reason many of us loved the brumbies, who showed what the real talent pool looked like. I suspect Clyne is the right bloke to lead. I doubt that pulver is part of the solution.
Hammertime
Guest
I'll admit that Cooper can set up a try but I would love to see a montage of his career great tackles around the legs. It would last 10 seconds. On another note.. caught up with a RL CEO during the week who thought that Bernard Foley is the best potential league player in Australia which I found interesting. It got me thinking. Isn't it about time we started poaching back again? And i understand the thinking of not intermixing...but league steals union players all the time..just earlier.
davSA
Guest
Kings are a vastly improved team from last season . They have just got in a new CEO who is absolutely the right person to move this team forward , but where too for them next year ??? You just have to feel for the players and coaching staff.
Ed
Guest
Any stats on Samu K's tackle completions? He's an amazing player but missed a few today! Smith and Hunt were brilliant.
Harry
Guest
Reds Positives - Bit of fluency and confidence, some nice tries and confidence boosting. Karmichael Hunt. A dominant scrum. Strong debut by Mafi and some good progress by Tuttle (though he tired badly) and Lukhan Tui. Reds Negatives - Kervei actually had a bit of a shocker in both defence and attack. Too much loose passing by him and other in the first half. Ready - clearly not as fit as he should be, poor lineout throwing. Poor ball retention overall. MOM George Smith. Good to win for once (well second) but a lot to improve on , still too many errors.
Digby
Roar Guru
Thanks Dan!
Dan in Devon
Guest
The Kings are a delightful side to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed that second half. Thanks for the blog.
Digby
Roar Guru
THE REDS HAVE DEFEATED THE KINGS BY 47 POINTS TO 34 IN BRISBANE
Digby
Roar Guru
Siren sounds, Kings scrum, 5 from their line after the Reds knock on, won, off the back, turnover, Reds have it, they kick to touch and that will be fulltime!! REDS 47 KINGS 34
Digby
Roar Guru
1 minute to play.... Reds cant clear their 22, Kings a chance but a forward pass cancels another possible try! REDS 47 KINGS 34
Digby
Roar Guru
Banda almost scores in the corner, but into touch, Reds are truly asleep here! REDS 47 KINGS 34
Digby
Roar Guru
2 minutes to play...... Kings attacking from halfway, they find space, inside the 22....... REDS 47 KINGS 34
Digby
Roar Guru
Reds have lost their bonus point after that short burst from the Kings......... 3 minutes to play...... Reds attack inside the 22, but turned over, Kings on the attack again...... REDS 47 KINGS 34
Kiwiinoz
Guest
2rubbish teams which would struggle against any senior A side in NZ. Also Phil Kearns is still the biggest Twit in OZ!!!!