SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force

[Stargazer]

Reds

1 Dane Zander, 2. Alex Mafi, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Angus Blyth, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Harry Wilson, 9. Tate McDermott, 10. James O’Connor (c), 11. Ilaisa Droasese, 12. Hunter Paisami, 13. Jordan Petaia, 14. Suliasi Vunivalu, 15. Jock Campbell.

Reserves: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. Harry Hoopert, 18. Zane Nonggorr, 19. Ryan Smith, 20. Seru Uru, 21. Kalani Thomas, 22. Hamish Steward, 23. Bryce Hegarty.

Reds Media Unit  /  Mar 16, 2021

St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 5 team against Force

Following last week’s thrilling win over the Brumbies in Canberra, the St.George Queensland Reds have made just the one change to their starting XV for Saturday’s home match against the Force at Suncorp Stadium.

Force

1 Tom Robertson, 2. Feleti Kaitu'u, 3. Greg Holmes, 4. Jeremy Thrush, 5. Sitaleki Timani, 6. Fergus Lee-Warner, 7. Kane Koteka, 8. Brynard Stander (c), 9. Tomas Cubelli, 10. Jake McIntyre, 11. Richard Kahui, 12. Henry Taefu, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Byron Ralston, 15. Rob Kearney.

Reserves: 16. Jack Winchester, 17. Angus Wagner, 18. Santiago Medrano, 19. Ryan McCauley, 20. Tim Anstee, 21. Ian Prior, 22. Jack McGregor, 23. Marcel Brache.

https://www.westernforce.com.au/milestone-man-holmes-set-to-start-against-the-reds/

[Duluth]

Just started watching. The score is a surprise.. the Force playing well or Reds shit?

[Duluth]

Well done Paisami. Picked out the prop and halfback in the defensive line

Reds in front again 19-16

[NTA]

@duluth said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

Just started watching. The score is a surprise.. the Force playing well or Reds shit?

Bit of both

[NTA]

Fuck Murphy is an awful ref. Reds walked that around.

[African Monkey]

The Reds scrum has had a fair bit of trouble tonight.

[Kiap]

Force had a shot in that one but still remain short of 'strength in depth' compared to a side like the Reds. Have a few players, particularly off the bench, that aren't at super level in terms of skills. Qld keep getting the job done, so it could be their year.

[Old Samurai Jack]

Enjoyed that game. I get the feeling that the Wobs could form a very formidable team from this comp. Certain individuals stand out amongst the crowd. That Reds 13 shows incredible promise.

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@old-samurai-jack said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

Enjoyed that game. I get the feeling that the Wobs could form a very formidable team from this comp. Certain individuals stand out amongst the crowd. That Reds 13 shows incredible promise.

Would suggest they could pick Reds 12 & 13 in combination

[African Monkey]

@nta Paisami was a bit of a mixed bag tonight I thought. Did some good things as well as some silly things but the potential is certainly there. Vunivalu also looked a handful out there. Petaia showed his class as usual.

The Force showed their grit and fought hard like they do, but are a bit limited on attack. They're a good sie to have in the comp tbh with all their international experience out there. Better that then having a side full of Kiwi Mitre 10 Cup players.

[Derpus]

@african-monkey I thought Paisami was the best on field.

I think you only take one of Petaia or Paisami in the Wallaby backline. Toomua is a genuine world class 12.

[NTA]

@derpus said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@african-monkey I thought Paisami was the best on field.

I think you only take one of Petaia or Paisami in the Wallaby backline. Toomua is a genuine world class 12.

Lot of decent talent at Reds and Brumbies to fit into that backline. Couple of Rebels as well.

No Tahs at this point.

[Derpus]

@nta They'll keep Harrison in the squad. Someone has to develop him. He had more promise than Lolesio IMO.

[NTA]

@derpus an uninjured Gordon might be third behind Tate and White, but TBH Prior might be just as good a choice

[KiwiMurph]

@nta said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@derpus said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@african-monkey I thought Paisami was the best on field.

I think you only take one of Petaia or Paisami in the Wallaby backline. Toomua is a genuine world class 12.

Lot of decent talent at Reds and Brumbies to fit into that backline. Couple of Rebels as well.

No Tahs at this point.

Tizzano must be knocking on the door.

[NTA]

@kiwimurph said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@nta said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@derpus said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@african-monkey I thought Paisami was the best on field.

I think you only take one of Petaia or Paisami in the Wallaby backline. Toomua is a genuine world class 12.

Lot of decent talent at Reds and Brumbies to fit into that backline. Couple of Rebels as well.

No Tahs at this point.

Tizzano must be knocking on the door.

Potentially, but I was talking backs 😉

McReight probably looks best for the 7 Jersey in combination with the Reds 8 Harry Wilson.

[KiwiMurph]

@nta woops sorry!

[NTA]

@kiwimurph np. The hard bit will be picking a forward pack out of the Brumbies and Reds. There are a couple of Force and Rebels guys I'd have just because they're showing the right amount of grunt.

I don't envy Rennie his job, but I reckon if he sticks with combinations, and avoids penalty magnets like LSL (Reds) and Neville (Ponies), we'll do alright.

Maybe Hooper can stay offshore, and we'll use the money for something else, eh?

[Derpus]

@nta McReight looks good but he isn't as good as Hooper yet.

The form flanker for me at the moment is Valetini.

[NTA]

@derpus said in SR Australia Round 5: Reds v Force:

@nta McReight looks good but he isn't as good as Hooper yet.

The form flanker for me at the moment is Valetini.

Not enough work off the ball. There for the big plays, but walks a lot when the ball isn't near him. Can't have that at test level.