Queensland Reds 2025

[Adam84]

He's still in the "Unavailable through injury" listing

sure, but the fact they've said he is unavailable for this match is odd to include in the article unless he is returning soon

 

[Wilson]

sure, but the fact they've said he is unavailable for this match is odd to include in the article unless he is returning soon

We can only hope so, but I'm not sure we can read into it that much.

 

[LeCheese]

sure, but the fact they've said he is unavailable for this match is odd to include in the article unless he is returning soon

Given the section/paragraph is about Smith's captaincy, and lists the reasons why other previous captains are not captain this week, I think it's just rounding that off.

Tbh, I think it's more telling that they just listed his status as unavailable, as opposed to unavailable due to injury.

 

[Ras]

3 captains in 3 weeks just gave me a flashback to the RWC and I really hope that's were the flashback ends.

You'd think between they could manage the resting between the co-captains and wallabies captain.

 

[dru]

What is the story with Zane Nonngorr. Rested I presume? Blake back to bench LHP from Hooker last week. Fa'agase rested?

We sure are bold with the rotations.

 

[Ignoto]

You'd think between they could manage the resting between the co-captains and wallabies captain.

Tate is named on the bench which I think is the right thing to do to reward Khalani for having a great game last weekend.

Grim that we're not getting any of our injured players returning. If Bryant goes down we'll have a huge backrow which may struggle to keep Tizzano out of the game.

 

[Rhino_rugby]

3 captains in 3 weeks just gave me a flashback to the RWC and I really hope that's were the flashback ends.

You'd think between they could manage the resting between the co-captains and wallabies captain.

Hopefully, it doesn’t turn into a repeat of the RWC chaos.

 

[Jets]

Tate is named on the bench which I think is the right thing to do to reward Khalani for having a great game last weekend.

Grim that we're not getting any of our injured players returning. If Bryant goes down we'll have a huge backrow which may struggle to keep Tizzano out of the game.

Uru can cover 7 and will negate some of Tizzano's strengths.

 

[dru]

Uru can cover 7 and will negate some of Tizzano's strengths.

I'm less convinced. Uru is a great 6 and a more than adequate lock. Sure he can cover 7, but does he have sufficient dynamism/lateral movement to be a first choice 7?

 

[Major Tom]

I'm less convinced. Uru is a great 6 and a more than adequate lock. Sure he can cover 7, but does he have sufficient dynamism/lateral movement to be a first choice 7?

Probably more about Uru and Brial pitching in to help Byrant combat Tizzano.

 

[JRugby2]

can't help but feel left out...

 

[LeCheese]

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can't help but feel left out...

 

[Wilson]

Rude, but also we are the Queensland Reds, not the Brisbane Reds. Really sucks if you're the Roar though.