The Queensland Reds, erased some of the disappointment of last weeks loss to the Melbourne Rebels with a 18-10 win over the ACT Brumbies.
The Brumbies scored the games only tries, while all the Reds points came from the boot of James Tuttle and Jono Lance.
The Reds were able to capitalize on a dominant scrum, and a majority of possession to hang on for the win through 6 penalty goals.
Score
Queensland Reds 18 (James Tuttle 3, Jono Lance 3 penalty goals) def. Brumbies 10 (Joe Powell, Isi Naisarani tries) at Suncorp Stadium on Friday 2 March 2018.
Referee: Angus Gardner
Crowd: 11,034
Teams
Reds: 15. Aidan Toua, 14. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13. Samu Kerevi, 12. Duncan Paia'aua, 11. Eto Nabuli, 10. Jono Lance, 9. James Tuttle, 8. Caleb Timu, 7. Liam Wright, 6. Adam Korczyk, 5. Kane Douglas, 4. Izack Rodda, 3. Taniela Tupou, 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1. James Slipper. Reserves: 16. Alex Mafi, 17. JP Smith, 18. Sef Fa'agase, 19. Harry Hockings, 20. Angus Scott-Young, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Hamish Stewart, 23. Filipo Daugunu.
Brumbies: 15. Tom Banks, 14. Henry Speight, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 12. Kyle Godwin, 11. Chance Peni, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 9. Joe Powell, 8. Isi Naisarani, 7. Tom Cusack, 6. Lachlan McCaffrey, 5. Sam Carter, 4. Rory Arnold, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 2. Josh Mann-Rea, 1. Ben Alexander. Reserves: 16. Robbie Abel, 17. Nic Mayhew, 18. Les Leuluaialii-Makin, 19. Blake Enever, 20. Lolo Fakaosilea, 21. Matt Lucas, 22. Wharenui Hawera, 23. Lausii Taliauli.