The Western Force has handed the Reds another close loss three weeks in a row last night in Perth, 19-14. What more do the Queenslanders have to do to cement their spot in the top 6? Discarded Reds players in the west outmuscle their former side with another technical performance proving the Suncorp thrashing wasn’t a blip. Saint Laurence’s old boy, John Bryant, replacing Fraser McReight, bumbled through the first half, dropping two important touches.

Two-try standout Carlos Tizzano was immense in an armwrestle with the Queensland Reds. 50 Super Rugby caps for the Wallaby back-rower showed he’s all class.