Queensland Reds
28
Match Complete
Crusaders
63
J. O'Connor | 81 | |||
B. Paenga-Amosa | 79 | |||
75 | R. Mo'unga | |||
74 | C. Taylor | |||
69 | R. Mo'unga | |||
68 | T. Williams | |||
J. O'Connor | 64 | |||
S. Vunivalu | 63 | |||
J. O'Connor | 61 | |||
H. Wilson | 60 | |||
58 | ||||
54 | R. Mo'unga | |||
53 | R. Mo'unga | |||
45 | R. Mo'unga | |||
43 | S. Reece | |||
J. O'Connor | 36 | |||
T. McDermott | 35 | |||
30 | R. Mo'unga | |||
28 | R. Mo'unga | |||
15 | R. Mo'unga | |||
14 | C. Grace | |||
12 | R. Mo'unga | |||
11 | S. Reece | |||
6 | R. Mo'unga | |||
5 | R. Mo'unga |
4 | Tries | 9 | ||
4 | Conversions | 8 | ||
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Champion takes on champion at Suncorp Stadium when the Super Rugby AU premiers, the Queensland Reds, take on the powerhouse of New Zealand, the Crusaders. Keep an eye on this rugby blockbuster right here on The Roar with live scores from 7:45pm (AEST).
The Reds were soundly beaten by the Highlanders in their first Trans-Tasman match, losing 40-19. However, Brad Thorn chose to start a number of first-choice players, most notably Taniela Tupou, on the bench following their bruising Super Rugby AU final win just six days earlier. It’s expected they will put up a much greater fight this time around.
However, the Crusaders remain just as formidable a force as ever. Super Rugby Aotearoa premiers for the second year running, the men from Christchurch are a lean, mean rugby machine. They were pushed all the way by the Brumbies at home, though, only a late penalty miss seeing them hold on for a 31-29 win.
They will also have to find a way to cover the loss of talismanic captain Scott Barrett through illness.
Kick-off: 7:45pm (AEST)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Live stream: Stan Sport, 9Gem
Betting: Reds $3.30, Crusaders $1.33 (odds via PlayUp)
Reds
1. Dane Zander, 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Ryan Smith, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Liam Wright (cc), 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Harry Wilson, 9. Tate McDermott, 10. James O’Connor (cc), 11. Jock Campbell, 12. Hamish Stewart, 13. Hunter Paisami, 14. Suliasi Vunivalu, 15. Bryce Hegarty
Bench: 16. Alex Mafi, 17. Harry Hoopert, 18. Feao Fotuaika, 19. Seru Uru, 20. Angus Scott-Young, 21. Kalani Thomas, 22. Isaac Henry, 23. Filipo Daugunu
Crusaders
1. George Bower, 2. Codie Taylor (c), 3. Oliver Jager, 4. Mitchell Dunshea, 5. Sam Whitelock, 6. Whetukamokamo Douglas, 7. Ethan Blackadder, 8. Cullen Grace, 9. Mitchell Drummond, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. Leicester Fainga’anuku, 12. David Havili, 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Will Jordan
Bench: 16. Brodie McAlister, 17. Tamati Williams, 18. Michael Alaalatoa, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Sione Favili Talitui, 21. Bryn Hall, 22. Dallas McLoed, 23. Manasa Mataele
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