Reds still in with a shot
SAMU Kerevi’s Reds have their finals hopes in their own hands with three crunch games in as many weeks to decide if they are contenders or pretenders.
The Reds enjoyed their bye week break without dropping a step off the pace because both the NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies lost matches they had big chances to win.
The Reds (18 points) are within striking distance of the Melbourne Rebels (24) and Waratahs (20) as well as a Brumbies side (20) that has played an extra game.
Beating Japan’s Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night is the first step but then come clashes with the Rebels in Melbourne (May 10) and the Waratahs (May 18) at home.