Super Rugby Pacific game between Queensland Reds and the Chiefs at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. At the Queensland Reds defeated the Chiefs 25–19 with hard work and determination.
A replacement flyhalf The Chiefs assaulted their line for 23 phases, but Harry McLaughlin-Phillips proved to be the hero by receiving the pilfer penalty. Thanks to tries from Fraser McReight and Matt Faessler, the Reds got off to a fast start and led 15–11 at halftime.
Queensland has defeated the Chiefs two years in a row, this time with a valiant defensive effort that saw off 23 phases of attack. No. 10 Reserve Harry McLaughlin-Phillips emerged as the improbable champion, achieving the last breakdown turnover.
Queensland Reds 25-19 Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium
After three rounds, the Reds are up 2-1 with the total score of 25-19 in their favour.According to Sean Maloney on Stan Sport, it’s an incredible thriller.
As of right moment, the Reds are ranked third in the Super Rugby Pacific standings, after the Hurricanes, Chiefs, and Rebels.
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After a devastating loss to the Hurricanes by golden points last weekend, the Reds have bounced back to have a 2-1 record under new coach Les Kiss.
Despite the absence of top playmaker Tom Lynagh, who was taken off the field in the 53rd minute after taking a vicious late shot to the ribs, they managed to score the game-winning points.
Only moments after visiting the doctor for a shoulder ailment, Chiefs flanker Samipeni Finau gave five-eighth Lynagh the full steamroller.
After a rolling maul in the 17th minute, hooker Matt Faessler crossed for his fourth try in three games. Six minutes later, Fraser McReight gave the Reds the lead with a deft read from halfback Tate McDermott.
The clinical Chiefs took advantage of their few first-half opportunities, with fullback Josh Ioane scoring on their lone excursion inside their opponents’ 22-meter zone in the first 25 minutes.
Unquestionably, the Reds’ defensive intensity was on display as they held off two intense 12-phase Chiefs possessions in the latter half of the first half and gave up just one penalty goal.
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Reds 25
Tries: Faessler, McReight, Flook
Cons: Lynagh 1/2, McLaughlin-Phillips 1/1
Pens: Lynagh 1/1, McLaughlin-Phillips 1/1
Chiefs 19
Tries: Ioane, Stevenson
Cons: McKenzie 0/2
Pens: McKenzie 3/3