Reds vs Hurricanes

Reds slapped with Super Rugby Pacific 'reality check' in 47-13 hiding at the hands of the Hurricanes.

A bit of a broken record for us, really, discipline and not holding the ball and also not making tackles." "He's got the core elements of a good No.10. "At least we know where we are now and we've got to get back on the horse. "It's a bit of a broken record. He's obviously a bit small at the moment. Fixing a wobbly scrum will be the first priority. They were defending him either at fullback or the left wing, to keep him away from guys like (Julian) Savea and Jordie Barrett coming down his channel. it comes back to trusting your teammates." "I guess for us, probably a bit of a reality check," Reds captain Tate McDermott said. "Once he does grow into his body a little bit - he is only 19 - the sky's the limit for him." "A bit of soul searching to do for the Reds," added former Queensland captain James Horwill. ['That is the arrival of a young superstar'](https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/news-2023-waratahs-winger-max-jorgensen-and-brumbies-rookie-corey-toole-put-on-show/a3e8471e-7c6b-4671-a6a2-ba8ee73e8d9d)

Rugby royalty was on display in Townville. Unfortunately, for the Queensland Reds, it wasn't on the ground. With Wallabies coach Eddie Jones in the…

Once he does grow into his body a little bit, he is only 19, the sky’s the limit for him.” They were defending him either at fullback or the left-wing, probably to (keep) him away from guys like [Julian] Savea and Jordie Barrett coming down his channel. His back-row partner Harry Wilson was everywhere, too. Rugby royalty was on display in Townville. He’s obviously a bit small at the moment. When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address

Tate McDermott summed it up best when he said the Reds copped a 'reality check' as they were dominated by the Hurricanes.

The one that stood out from a bolter perspective is Isaac Henry. He didn’t make a bad decision all game although the cornrow hairstyle is questionable. They will be hoping Barrett is not too shaken up by a late hit, limping off after the bell with an apparent hip complaint. Life after Tupou is now the reality for the Reds after he signed a two-year deal with the Rebels. They refused to panic after a sloppy start and the boot of Jordie Barrett kept the 'Canes in touch before striking before and after the break. After a solid start, they were outclassed in the second half as Jason Holland's men cruised to a 47-13 win in the hot and humid conditions in Townsville.

Tom Lynagh's Super Rugby Pacific debut started well before a shocking Queensland collapse delivered the Reds a “reality check” in their first game of the ...

“He put his body on the line. “ He kicked really well. “It was a bit of a reality check,” he said. McDermott was otherwise left to lament a “very disappointing” Queensland performance. “It was nice to see him just before the game. The son of Reds and Wallabies great Michael Lynagh made his Super Rugby Pacific debut but it was a night to forget for Queensland.

The Hurricanes have comfortably disposed of the Queensland Reds after a five-try Super Rugby Pacific second-half blitz, winning 47-13 in Townsville.

Father and Wallabies great Michael Lynagh travelled from England to watch his son's first start in Super Rugby and Tom impressed at both ends of the field. Aumua made a break in midfield from a pick-and-drive and put Cameron Roigard under the posts to blow the margin out to 30-13. Jason Holland's side boasted six All Blacks in their 23-man squad and their experience came to the fore to secure their eighth straight triumph over the Reds.