Queensland halfback Tate McDermott has promised the Reds will play with a “State of Origin” fashion depth in opposition to the NSW Waratahs in Townsville on Saturday evening.
The Reds are two factors forward of the Waratahs within the battle for a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot, and McDermott desires to extend the hole between the groups with a win at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
“We’ve got some bloody important games coming up, and none bigger than (Saturday) night, the Reds co-captain said.
“We’ve got to play finals footy and a win puts us in good stead for that.
“It’s kind of like our version of State of Origin, and we’ll aim to emulate it.”
McDermott promised he wouldn’t let his particular person battle with Waratahs halfback Jake Gordon engulf him.
“Jake’s a good mate of mine … but my opponent is New South Wales not Jake Gordon,” the Reds star mentioned.
“They’ve got Wallabies all over the park. The forwards have got to front up like they have been doing lately for us, then we’ve just got to kick well – it’s as simple as that.”
The Reds are additionally determined for redemption in entrance of their Townsville followers after being thrashed 47-13 by the Hurricanes on the identical venue in February.
“It was pretty disappointing. We got towelled up by much better opposition,” McDermott mentioned.
“We’ve come a long way since that point. We just go to make sure we’re disciplined with everything that we do.
“We can’t afford cards, we can’t afford reckless penalties, and we’ve got make sure that we’re into each other around that kind of stuff as well.”
Reds: Sef Fa’agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Ryan Smith, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Lawson Creighton, Jock Campbell James O’Connor, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jordan Petaia. Bench: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Peni Ravai, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu.
Originally revealed as Queensland Reds determined to provide disciplined show in opposition to the Waratahs in Townsville
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
