PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
Has there been any official or unofficial word that HMP is happy to stay at the Reds in 2026?
Queensland Reds 2026
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Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
Kiss seemed to suggest he was fine with it. For now.
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
Itll be interesting if Kiss has a different opinion about him finding more playing time elsewhere once SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) season 2026 is over.
Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
Gotta remember he’s 21 with 19 reds appearances. While he may not get the main gig next year he’ll still be able to develop and learn with both lynagh and Gordon there. Would love to see him loaned to Benetton or the wild knights but by 2027 he should definitely be ready to run a backline and reds won’t be able to keep with Mackay coming through. Unless lynagh doesn’t work out but can’t see that happening.
Filipo Daugunu
Chris McKivat (8)
Tough pill to swallow for Queensland of course, but for the betterment of the pro game in Aus he should be moving elsewhere (probably Tahs). He is far too good to be a third or fourth-string flyhalf, he needs gametime at his age and the obvious destination is the Tahs. Reds are sorted with the other 3 internationals, he should be shifted elsewhere.
Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
Yeah agreed. At least on top of his 19 games he’s also had a couple of Aus XV opportunities. We should start seeing some real growth.