Former Wallaby Cameron Shepherd believes the Queensland Reds have “a lot more to lose” than the Fijian Drua this weekend.
Josh Flook is back as one of three changes to the Reds’ starting side as the Queenslanders prepare for a “different kettle of fish” against the Blues.
Former Ireland U20s lock Cormac Daly will start a Super Rugby Pacific start for the first time on Friday evening.
The Irishman had come through the U20s pathway back home and gained experience with Connacht and Leinster but the lock appeared lost to the professional game.
Rising star Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will wear the Reds’ No. 10 jersey for the second time in Super Rugby Pacific.
Former All Blacks and Hurricanes prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will start for the Reds for the first time in Super Rugby Pacific.
Wallaby Hunter Paisami is back from injury at the perfect time for the Queensland Reds as they prepare to make the trek out west.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has been handed a start in the No. 10 jersey ahead of Queensland’s clash with the Rebels in Melbourne.
Former All Black Alex Hodgman will start for the Queensland Reds on Saturday night when they take on arch-rivals NSW Waratahs at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
Life on the road is already looking brighter for the Western Force after a late penalty earned them a 21-19 pre-season win over the Queensland Reds at their Ballymore heartland.