Reds

Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard

Brumbies

James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Toby Macpherson, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford

Must win for both these teams. On form and at home, settled team, you can’t go past the Reds.

I’ll be at Suncorp to watch.

@TheMojoman agreed. Brumbies don't look as good as they were last year. Valetini is well out of the form that had him a serious contender for a world XV, Cale isn't playing, Muirhead is playing, like a topbun wearing barista rather than a rugby player.

Reds aren't exactly setting the world alight, but they're at home and that should be enough.

I understand Valetini had calf and hamstring issues last year and may still be nursing a calf twinge?

Thought that Thomas was good against the Blues. Good chance for the Wallabies squad?

@Tim said in Reds v Brumbies:

Thought that Thomas was good against the Blues. Good chance for the Wallabies squad?

It was by far his best game of the season. He's too rocks and diamonds for me - suited playing under the roof. I prefer Werchon.

@KiwiMurph said in Reds v Brumbies:

@Tim said in Reds v Brumbies:

Thought that Thomas was good against the Blues. Good chance for the Wallabies squad?

It was by far his best game of the season. He's too rocks and diamonds for me - suited playing under the roof. I prefer Werchon.

Was talking to mate in Brissy last night and was surprised when he said Thomas has had 80 games for the Reds. Didn't think he been around that long.

Important match for the middle of the table. A gap could open up to those chasing teams. Crusaders could get pushed down

Great low drive by Salakaia-Loto

That should be a straight yellow. Just killing an attacking phase.. not even subtle

Entertaining game. Reds go to the break deserved leaders.

@Duluth said in Reds v Brumbies:

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Important match for the middle of the table. A gap could open up to those chasing teams. Crusaders could get pushed down

If Reds win tonight they are a very good chance of finishing in 4th at the end of the regular season with the Crusaders and Brumbies jostling for 5th and 6th.