Queensland Reds
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The Queensland Reds are one of three Super 12 rugby union teams based in Australia. They represent the state of Queensland. The Reds, despite finishing minor premiers in 1996 and 1999, have never reached the Super 12 final, having been defeated three times at the semi-final stage. The Reds play home matches at Ballymore, except for the game against New South Wales which is staged at Suncorp Stadium, home of the Wally Lewis Monument.
The Reds are currently quite a young team, with recent run-on teams consisting of nine players (of fifteen) being 22 years old or younger. Their current captain is Nathan Sharpe.
Traditionally, several players from the Reds make the Wallabies team each year.
Current team lineup
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Props: Nick Stiles, Greg Holmes, Anthony Mathison, Rodney Blake, Pete Niumata
Hookers: Sean Hardman, Tai McIsaac, Stephen Moore
Locks: Nathan Sharpe, Rudi Vedelago, Daniel Leo, Hugh McMeniman
Back Row: David Croft, Luke Doherty, Daniel Heenan, Tom McVerry, John Roe
Halfbacks: Josh Valentine, Tim Atkinson, Nic Berry
Flyhalf: Julian Huxley; Brock James
Centres: Elton Flatley, Ben Tune, Steve Kefu, Junior Pelesasa, Lloyd Johansson
Wingers: Peter Hynes, Wendell Sailor, Caleb Brown
Fullbacks: Chris Latham, Drew Mitchell
Super 12 positions
| 1996 .. | 3rd | .. (lost semi-final to Natal) |
| 1997 .. | 10th | |
| 1998 .. | 5th | |
| 1999 .. | 3rd | .. (lost semi-final to Canterbury Crusaders) |
| 2000 .. | 7th | |
| 2001 .. | 4th | .. (lost semi-final to ACT Brumbies) |
| 2002 .. | 5th | |
| 2003 .. | 8th | |
| 2004 .. | 10th | |
| 2005 .. | 10th |
External link
- Official site (http://www.qru.com.au/)
- Unofficial Site (http://looserooster.blogspot.com/)