Queensland Reds
27
Match Complete
Fijian Drua
24
| 71 |  | F. Lomani | ||
| 70 |  | I. Masi | ||
| T. Lynagh |  | 69 | ||
| 65 | | F. Lomani | ||
| 64 | | K. Ravouvou | ||
| 53 | | F. Lomani | ||
| 52 | | R. Rotuisolia | ||
| J. O'Connor | | 48 | ||
| S. Vunivalu | | 47 | ||
| H. Wilson | | 41 | ||
| J. O'Connor | | 30 | ||
| J. Flook | | 28 | ||
| J. Flook | | 10 | ||
| 6 | | F. Lomani |
| 4 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Queensland Reds finish off the Super Rugby Pacfic weekend when they host the dangerous Fijian Drua on Sunday afternoon. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 4pm (AEDT).
The Reds have made three changes to their starting XV to face the Drua in their first game at Suncorp this season.
James O’Connor is back in the No.10 jersey after a successful comeback from injury via the bench behind Tom Lynagh, while Taj Annan will make his first Super Rugby start at inside centre.
Jock Campbell is named at fullback, with Jordie Petaia going to the wing and Suli Vunivalu to the bench.
Annan will pair with Josh Flook in the centres after Hunter Paisami was ruled out with concussion.
Co-captain Tate McDermott and James O’Connor will reprise their partnership in the halves, while fellow skipper Liam Wright, Fraser McReight and Harry Wilson make for a settled backrow trio.
Dane Zander, Matt Faessler and Zane Nonggorr start in the front row.
Fiji coach Mick Byrne has stuck with the 23 who triumphed against the Crusaders last week, although has changed up his starting XV.
Meli Tuni starts again at loosehead prop, while Samuela Tawake starts at tighthead. Tevita Ikanivere completes the front row at hooker.
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta is back in the starting 15, but this time at lock to partner Isoa Nasilasila. Last week’s Player of the Match Joseva Tamani retains his spot at blindside flanker opposite the impressive Kitione Salawa. Club captain Meli Derenalagi starts for the first time this season at Number 8.
The halves are retained with Frank Lomani at halfback and Teti Tela at flyhalf.
It’s the same back three from last week, with Eroni Sau and Selestino Ravutaumada on the left and right wings, with Ilaisa Droasese at fullback.
Game information
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 4pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Reds $1.18, Drua $4.75 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Reds (1-15): Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Taj Annan, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell.
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase, Peni Ravai, Jake Upfield, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Suliasi Vunivalu.
Drua (1-15): Meli Tuni, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila,Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Eroni Sau, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese.
Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Jone Koroiduadua, Leone Rotuisolia, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Kalaveti Ravouvou.
Referee: Reuben Keane.
Olly
Roar Rookie
This didn't age well....
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
“ Take the points. Go again next week.” If you’re a QLD fan only, that might be what you do. But any WBAAS# watching that game would’ve felt faint hope. Flook Lynaugh and Wright might grow into Eddie fodder. Wilson puts in a big effort, but he still looks like the big kid in the U/12s to me. Expecting his size and appetite for straight barging to do the trick. An international backrower needs more tricks (or a crafty coach who can chime him into a compelling combo). But not seeing that yet. The mistake count in that first half would’ve seen dark marks on Eddie’s twitter sheet. # WBAAS Wallaby Amateur Armchair Selector
Wizz
Roar Rookie
Yes that's why Latu invaluable.
Joffrey
Roar Rookie
Nope.
Revok
Roar Rookie
Yeaahh Nahhh!!! all players miss tackles, even Hooper. Go watch more rugby as you know nothing pal.
The Ferret
Roar Rookie
Did you just say Gleason is doing the little thing right. Sure he is for the 10 minutes he is actually playing. How about he hits a dozen more rucks and mauls, makes some turnovers and about 9 more tackles before we start getting excited. He also reminds me of Nella. The guy has a huge impact when he gets in and gets work done, but those monents are limited by poor cardio
Olly
Roar Rookie
Bigger bodies players are now taking up the "jackle" role via defensive patterns design to isolate players. Almost feels like the hooker is the new 7.
Olly
Roar Rookie
The difference between a player missing a tackle and a player known for missing tackles.... something people not new to rugby know.....
Olly
Roar Rookie
Those teams have put in competitive performance against NZ teams... something the Reds have not done in years.
John Ferguson
Expert
He sprinted 40 metres after a intercept to score a try in the 78th minute and no backs got close to him? I would call that great fitness after a tough encounter where he was one of the Waratahs' best forwards in a losing pack.
Tony Harper
Editor
Thanks Paul, this is an issue from our external ad provider. We are hoping for a fix tomorrow. I agree it seriously annoying
pm
Roar Rookie
Seems he plays like a caricature of himself sometimes. Needs to get into the thick of it, the one-percenters.
TC
Roar Rookie
Wizz you are correct about Pack..How individuals perform is less important then how they perform as a Pack.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
Just fix those ads that go over login. Again!
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
18 errors? Felt like more than that.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
JOC may have stretched his career expectation a tad too long. Hope he proves me wrong, but he lacked a lot of zip in that game. McDermott Flook and Uru looked ok. Wilson did a ton of work in the second half, but his first half was u/10s level mistakes.
Joffrey
Roar Rookie
They are better than the Waratahs Force and Rebels right now dear boy.
Rocco
Roar Rookie
Players miss tackles. Are you new to rugby?
JC
Roar Rookie
Thanks to you and the team also, Tony. What a wealth of news, analysis and opinions we get on Roar’s rugby pages. :happy:
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Haha. Some on here think he's the "Second Son" :happy: