Reds vs Chiefs, 7:45pm Friday, April 29 2022 @Suncorp Stadium

[emuarse]

The Reds will be taking a close look at themselves after giving a master class on how to turn victory into defeat against the Hurricanes.
It would seem that we need the return of some firepower particularly at blind side flanker (6).
Hopefully there will be a return of some of the Reds injured players.

 

[Wilson]

Signs are promising:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1519103562902425600

 

[Wilson]

No Cane for the Chiefs, went home for the birth of his first child:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1519149376525852677

Gallagher Chiefs to face Reds

1. Aidan Ross
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
3. Angus Ta’avao
4. Josh Lord
5. Tupou Vaa’i
6. Luke Jacobson ©
7. Kaylum Boshier
8. Pita Gus Sowakula
9. Cortez Ratima
10. Bryn Gatland
11. Quinn Tupaea
12. Rameka Poihipi
13. Alex Nankivell
14. Jonah Lowe
15. Chase Tiatia

Reserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Atu Moli
18. George Dyer
19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
20. Samipeni Finau
21. Mitch Brown
22. Xavier Roe
23. Rivez Reihana


Unavailable for selection:
Reuben O’Neill, Gideon Wrampling, Simon Parker, Brodie Retallick, Josh Ioane, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson, Brad Weber, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Sam Cane.

 

[RugbyReg]

Queensland Reds v Chiefs, Suncorp Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm AEST:

1. Harry Hoopert – Brothers
2. Richie Asiata – Easts
3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers
4. Ryan Smith – Brothers
5. Angus Blyth – Bond University
6. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
7. Fraser McReight – Brothers
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
9. Tate McDermott (c) – University of Queensland
10. Lawson Creighton – Brothers
11. Josh Flook – Brothers
12. Hamish Stewart – Brothers
13. Hunter Paisami – Wests
14. Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests
15. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
16. Matt Faessler – Brothers
17. Dane Zander – Norths
18. Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – Souths
20. Seru Uru – Wests
21. Spencer Jeans – Bond University
22. Filipo Daugunu – Wests
23. Mac Grealy – University of Queensland

 

[Wilson]

For me that's just about the best team we could've named (assuming Petaia is still injured). Having Salakia-Loto and Uru to come of the bench should really lift our performance through the back half of the game. I know not everyone is happy with Paisami but I think he's important to easing Creighton in.

 

[gel]

Reds to lose this one by half the points that the chiefs score.

Probably around 36-18 or so.

 

[LeCheese]

The Reds' wins-at-home streak is sitting on 13. Just to be safe, let's make sure no one walks under any ladders or runs into any black cats on their way to the stadium

 

[Adam84]

I think the Reds lost that at home streak last year during the Trans Tasman

 

[Cancelled Account]

This time last year I don’t think we would have felt comfortable running out with this team either. Missing JOC (James O'Connor) big time.

 

[LeCheese]

I think the Reds lost that at home streak last year during the Trans Tasman

Yeah, serves me right for only half reading things... - "extends their streak of home wins against Australian rivals to 13"

Avoiding ladders and black cats is still probably a good idea though

 

[RugbyReg]

Vunivalu out. Daugunu starting. Aubrey on the bench

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Vunivalu out. Daugunu starting. Aubrey on the bench

Huge. Hopefully not another hamstring

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

Vunivalu out. Daugunu starting. Aubrey on the bench

why?

 

[Adam84]

As much as I think Daugunu could be phenomenal, he is just too injury prone too justify the cost

 

[Dctarget]

As much as I think Daugunu could be phenomenal, he is just too injury prone too justify the cost

Vunivalu?

Also Petaia apparently close to selection this week, definitely back next week.

 

[Adam84]

Yeah meant vunivalu

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

Vunivalu?

Also Petaia apparently close to selection this week, definitely back next week.

Don't seem to get good mileage out of any of these 3 for some reason. (P, V and D)

 

[LeCheese]

why?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1519478281656934400

Seems odd to name him and then pull him in the name of management though. I guess 24hrs can make a difference though

 

[Wilson]

Hopefully Daugunu uses this reprieve as a chance to right the wrongs from last week. Need much more consistent and reliable performance from him.

 

[LeCheese]

Excited to see Aubrey get a run though. Maybe a bit earlier than expected/would've liked, but will be nice to see how he stacks up on the big(ger) stage