Until they can find a way to enjoy kicking penalty goals as much as they like to convert tries, the Reds will not unseat their Canberra brethren as kings of Australia.
Tate McDermott will join an exclusive club this weekend, with the scrum-half set to bring up 100 games for the Queensland Reds.
The top-of-the-table Reds (5-1) are the only team yet to take a penalty goal attempt entering the eighth Super Rugby Pacific round.
Seven Wallabies are back in the Queensland Reds’ line-up to take on a “formidable” Super Rugby Pacific beast.
The Queensland Reds will turn to their second new captain in as many weeks with Ryan Smith stepping up to lead the team against the Western Force in Brisbane.
Wallaby Harry Wilson will lead Queensland in a Super Rugby Pacific match when the Reds take on the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin.
Wallabies Hunter Paisami and Tom Lynagh are back for the Queensland Reds ahead of “one of the big games” in Australian rugby.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has been handed a start in the No. 10 jersey ahead of Queensland’s clash with the Rebels in Melbourne.