Tate McDermott will join an exclusive club this weekend, with the scrum-half set to bring up 100 games for the Queensland Reds.
Seven Wallabies are back in the Queensland Reds’ line-up to take on a “formidable” Super Rugby Pacific beast.
The Queensland Reds will welcome back a smattering of Test talent for their top-of-the-table clash with the Chiefs, but won't rush Liam Wright back from his latest shoulder issue.
While the Queensland Reds, ACT Brumbies and Western Force have taken strides forwards in recent weeks, the Waratahs received a harsh reality check in Wellington.
The Queensland Reds will turn to their second new captain in as many weeks with Ryan Smith stepping up to lead the team against the Western Force in Brisbane.
Filipo Daugunu has been compared to two icons of Australian rugby after the Reds' upset win over the Highlanders.
Being six rounds into the competition means wins and bonus points are going to become more and more crucial with sides now starting to jostle for top spots.
The Hurricanes got a much-needed win over the Highlanders, the Crusaders put the Force to the sword and the Chiefs and Blues produced an all-time thriller in Hamilton.
Tate McDermott has backed his Queensland Reds to power on without the likely absence of star flanker Fraser McReight after his side left the NSW Waratahs chastising their softness.
Wallabies Hunter Paisami and Tom Lynagh are back for the Queensland Reds ahead of “one of the big games” in Australian rugby.