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Chiefs
29
Match Complete
Queensland Reds
20
D. McKenzie | 76 | |||
P. G. Sowakula | 75 | |||
D. McKenzie | 69 | |||
60 | T. Lynagh | |||
59 | S. Vunivalu | |||
51 | T. Lynagh | |||
D. McKenzie | 48 | |||
D. McKenzie | 41 | |||
E. Narawa | 39 | |||
34 | H. Wilson | |||
D. McKenzie | 30 | |||
D. McKenzie | 22 | |||
D. McKenzie | 18 | |||
8 | S. Vunivalu |
2 | Tries | 3 | ||
2 | Conversions | 1 | ||
5 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Brad Thorn has made three changes to his starting for Saturday afternoon’s clash in Hamilton against the Chiefs. Join The Roar for live scores and blog from 2.30pm AEST.
Tom Lynagh, 20, returns at fly-half, with James O’Connor shifting to inside centre after Hunter Paisami’s withdrawal. O’Connor will partner Filpo Daugunu, who started at outside centre in the Reds’ big upset win over the Chiefs last month, in the midfield.
The tweaked midfield pairing has seen Josh Flook shift to the left-wing.
“We come into the quarter-final with a great challenge in front us. Finals footy is a step up in intensity, physicality and pressure,” Thorn said.
“The Chiefs finished as minor premiers and are deserved favourites in Hamilton this Saturday.
“They’ve got threats across the park and we will need to be at our best to challenge them this weekend.”
As expected, the Chiefs have made sweeping changes after resting the bulk of their squad for their last round of the regular season against the Chiefs.
All Blacks stars Samisoni Taukei’aho, Brodie Retallick, Sam Cane, Brad Weber and Damian McKenzie have all returned.
Game information
Venue: FMG Stadium, Hamilton
Kick-off: 2.35pm AEST
Stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Chiefs $1.05 Reds $12 – Odds via PlayUp
Teams
Chiefs (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, John Ryan, Brodie Retallick, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Sam Cane (co-c) Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Daniela Rona
Reds (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Sef Fa’agase, Angus Blyth, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Tom Lynagh, Josh Flook, James O’Connor, Filpo Daugunu, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Lopeti Faifua, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Taj Annan
Referee: Angus Gardner
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