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Reds name team to crash Chiefs' playoff party in Hamilton

Reds celebrate a Suliasi Vunivalu try after the final siren during the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium, on April 19, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

The Reds are up for the challenge of facing the Chiefs in a quarter-final contest in Hamilton, with confidence built from recent notable wins.

Les Kiss has named a balanced team for the knockout clash, with size up front to challenge the Chiefs pack and dynamism aplenty across the backline.

Still, the team weren’t shying away from the difficulty of the task at hand.

“Finals footy…it’s exciting and a different beast. You’ve got to love it,” Kiss said

“Winning in Hamilton will be a difficult task. If we commit to playing our style, we’ve got a chance against a good Chiefs side.

“We have had some positive results against New Zealand teams this season. Of the three wins, one was crucially in Christchurch.

“That experience and what we’ve learnt in close matches will stand us in good stead but it doesn’t guarantee you anything.

“We’ve got to be able to handle the purple patch they’ll have in the game and that’s going to take a massive collective effort.

“I’m more than comfortable we have the players to turn up for those special moments that come in games like this.”

Naming two young star playmakers in Tom Lynagh and Lawson Creighton in the matchday 23, Kiss was looking for impact from his hungry young talents.

“Tom’s finals experience last year pays forward for us. With Lawson from the bench, it’s a combo that’s worked well for us this season,” Kiss said.

“I’m very confident in the job they’ll do.”

Lock Seru Uru starts in his 50th game in Reds colours, partnering Ryan Smith in the second row. A couple of familiar faces return to Hamilton in the form of Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allan, making up the front row along with hooker Matt Faessler.

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The loose forward trio of Liam Wright, Fraser McReight and John Bryant will look to continue their dominant form.

Tate McDermott joins Lynagh in the starting halves, with Hunter Paisami and Josh Flook in midfield. It’ll be a long night for Mac Grealy, Tim Ryan and Jock Campbell diffusing the threats of the Chiefs’ back three, but the Reds trio pack plenty of X-factor of their own.

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    Reds team to play the Chiefs 

    1. Alex Hodgman
    2. Matt Faessler
    3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
    4. Seru Uru
    5. Ryan Smith
    6. Liam Wright (cc)
    7. Fraser McReight
    8. John Bryant
    9. Tate McDermott (cc)
    10. Tom Lynagh
    11. Mac Grealy
    12. Hunter Paisami
    13. Josh Flook
    14. Tim Ryan
    15. Jock Campbell

    Reserves

    16. Josh Nasser
    17. Sef Fa’agase
    18. Zane Nonggorr
    19. Connor Vest
    20. Joe Brial
    21. Kalani Thomas
    22. Lawson Creighton
    23. Taj Annan

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