RECAP: The Queensland Reds have found their way home, taking down the NSW Waratahs 26-17 at Suncorp Stadium.
The Waratahs got the better of the Reds in their opening round fixture, claiming a 36-12 victory in Sydney, and they looked to be on top when they took a 14-7 lead late in a tense game.
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However, this opened the floodgates as the Reds' attack kicked into action.
Flyhalf Carter Gordon crossed for a double, while Jock Campbell and Filipo Daugunu were also excellent.
Gordon's solo effort with eight minutes to go proved the difference as they held on for the win.
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Reds 26-17: The Waratahs aren't out of it yet as they hunt for a crucial try.
They keep turning down three as they try to get a crucial five-pointer, but the Reds blow up the maul for a vital steal.
Reds 26-17: Carter Gordon makes it two with a special solo effort.
Gordon breaks the line and sprints past Harry Potter at fullback, diving over the line in the corner.
Reds 19-17: Triston Reilly has nearly produced the try of the year in a remarkable effort that deserved five points.
Reilly somehow stays in the field of play as he dives for the try-line, with the TMO just showing the ball on the in-goal line.
Credit to Jock Campbell for the try saver but geez that would've been special.
Reds 19-17: It's a special Reds try as Isaac Henry dives over for the lead.
Filipo Daugunu does all the damage, breaking clear from close to the 22 as he races away, finding his centre who just has enough pace for the line.
Waratahs 17-12: From absolutely nothing, Max Jorgensen creates a great try for Harry Potter.
Jorgensen finally gets into space and chips ahead, putting his foot to the loose ball as Potter wins the race.
12-all: Carter Gordon does it again as the flyhalf steps up in the right place at the right time.
Jock Campbell creates the break as the hosts flung the ball out wide, with Harry Potter's intercept attempt failing at the feet of Gordon.
12-7 Waratahs: Ioane Moananu breaks the deadlock as the Waratahs power their way over the line.
They stay patient after a scrum penalty puts them five metres out, sheering away to put their hooker over the line.
7-all: The Reds finally get some time inside the Waratahs half as they start to pick up speed.
But right as they enter the 22, the hosts are pinged for side entry.
7-all: Again, the Waratahs are struggling to break down the Reds' defence as the play stays in the Reds half.
Sid Harvey tries to put James Hendren into space, but the offload just can't find his man.
7-all: It's a repeat of the first half as the Waratahs build several phases but with no way through the Reds line.
The Reds force the turnover and then Pete Samu puts it on the toe, watching the ball trickle out.
7-all: The Waratahs and Reds go into the break tied after another Waratahs attack is shut out.
The visitors win the scrum penalty and kick for the line, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto getting the lineout steal.
7-all: Crucial defensive work from the Reds keeps the Waratahs out once again.
This time, it's the rolling maul defence as Joe Brial disrupts the ball and stops it from coming out.
7-all: Quick thinking from Louis Werchon sparks the Reds after a classy 50-22.
The Reds re-gather their bomb and it falls to the half, who wisely puts it on the boot as it trickles out.
The host can't make use of the field position, dropping the ball straight away after the lineout.
7-all: Neither side is really making metres as the two teams' defence has turned this game into a tense encounter.
The Waratahs enjoy their fair share of territory but with little room through the Reds defence.
7-all: The Reds have the Waratahs under major pressure as they work close to the line.
A forward pass brings it all to an end as Josh Flook dumps it back inside as he's about to go out.
7-all: The Waratahs finally get their way over the line via late inclusion Jamie Adamson.
The flanker drives his legs and carries the Reds defenders over after a smart ball on the short side.
Reds 7-0: The Reds keep holding touch in defence, holding Clem Halaholo over the line.
Jack Debreczeni is stopped inches out the phase before, with the Reds flipping the back-rower onto his back.
Reds 7-0: The Waratahs are starting to build pressure on the Reds but the hosts are hanging tough.
Filipo Daugunu again forces the turnover, this time putting Pete Samu into touch.
Reds 7-0: The Wallabies skipper goes over for the opener as Harry Wilson dives over.
Carter Gordon puts up the bomb and both sides miss it, falling to Jock Campbell, who hands it off to the number eight to spin over.
Filipo Daugunu showcases his breakdown ability, winning a key pilfer penalty on the Waratahs 22 as the Reds get an early chance to put on points.
But they can't make it happen early as the 'Tahs force the mistake.
Jock Campbell kicks off this game and the derby is underway.
Joey Walton leads out the Waratahs in his 50th game of Super Rugby, while the Reds follow them out in front of a growing Suncorp crowd.
Tries: Wilson, Gordon 2, Henry
Cons: Werchon 1/1, Campbell 2/3
Pens:
Tries: Adamson, Moananu, Potter
Cons: Harvey 1/3
Pens:
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage to the Queensland Reds-NSW Waratahs derby at Suncorp Stadium.
The visitors have been forced into a late change, with Charlie Gamble out, replaced by Jamie Adamson.
For once, the Reds might actually have a home game without rain, with the forecast promising (touch wood).
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Treyvon Pritchard
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen, James Hendren
Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Harry Potter
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Maggie Cogger-Orr, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
The Reds' clash with the Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, starting at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
