Reds v Drua

[Duluth]

Jim Tucker  /  Mar 8, 2022

Petaia punt at fullback is audition for Wallabies

The experiment that Australian rugby has been waiting for is locked in for Saturday night with Jordan Petaia selected at fullback by the Queensland Reds.

Reds

Harry Hoopert, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, James O'Connor, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jock Campbell, Jordan Petaia

Reserves: Matt Faessler, Feao Fotuaika, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Spencer Jeans, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy

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Drua

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramira, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Baden Kerr

Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Jone Koroiduadua, Manasa Saulo, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Frank Lomani, Jona Mataiciwa, Onisi Ratave

[Duluth]

2 yellow cards against the Reds in one period of play

12-6 Reds

[African Monkey]

Now Tawake goes lol.

[Duluth]

Oh and a Drua yellow as well in the same stoppage

A TMO triple play

[African Monkey]

@duluth That was all rather bizarre haha.

[Duluth]

Shouldn’t it be penalty to the Reds? That was the last act of foul play?

[African Monkey]

@duluth Think everyone lost count haha but yes, I agree.. This is like watching an NFL game atm.

[NTA]

@duluth I believe they determined the shoulder charge by Red 1 to be the worst offence at it was late and no arms.

Foul play gets a bit murky when you can't just pull it up at the first instance and get the cheese out.

[Duluth]

Two tries to the Drua and the contest is back on

Reds 28-23 10mins left

[African Monkey]

Jesus have a look at the Drua go!

[Higgins]

Now 28 all with less than five to play

[Nevorian]

Bugger this was my biggest margin tip game

[Nevorian]

But go the Drua love upsets!

[NTA]

Time for the Reds to get ahead and hold out. Drua offload game got the better of Reds reserves.

[Higgins]

Boo hiss Reds score a try!

[ARHS]

Great finish

[Dice]

Seru Uru won't be allowed back into Fiji.

Good stuff, Fijian Drua.

[Old Samurai Jack]

Awesome Drua!

[Steven Harris]

Great finish ..that 70 metre run from the lock was priceless, and the next try with the short offload for the winger to score ..Just gold..
Frank Lomani is great aquisition for the Drua team ..gives them direction

[NTA]

Good game. Reds bench didn't help them. Drua bench lifted them after they picked their moment for the offload style.

From the first game drubbing against the Tahs this team has come a long way.