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Firebrand Queensland Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has always played with a chip on his shoulder.
Reds face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Fri 19th May 2023 at Suncorp Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.
Reds won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Blues in 3rd and Reds in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Reds vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Harry Plummer converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Taufa Funaki
Tom Lynagh has kicked a conversion.
A wonderful passing move by Queensland Reds is finished off by Jock Campbell
Harry Plummer has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Mark Telea
Harry Wilson scores the try from close range.
James Tucker (Blues) is shown a yellow card
The Blues supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Harry Plummer adds the two points for Blues.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Patrick Tuipulotu dots the ball down from close range.
Lawson Creighton adds the two points for Queensland Reds.
The pick and go results in a try for Queensland Reds as Sef Fa'agase goes over.
Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Beauden Barrett.
Lawson Creighton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Queensland Reds is finished off by Josh Flook
Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Zarn Sullivan
Beauden Barrett does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.