{"id":688746,"date":"2026-05-23T04:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/688746\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T04:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:16:08","slug":"live-queensland-reds-look-to-secure-finals-spot-against-moana-pasifika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/688746\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: Queensland Reds look to secure finals spot against Moana Pasifika"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The Queensland Reds are looking for a crucial win as they travel to Auckland to face Moana Pasifika.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Victory will lock Les Kiss&#8217; side into the top six after the NSW Waratahs&#8217; loss last night to the ACT Brumbies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/watch\/sport\/rugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The incoming Wallabies coach has recalled a host of stars, including scrum-half Tate McDermott, for the first time in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">He is joined by second-rower Josh Canham, while skipper Fraser McReight returns after his week off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">They remain on guard against a Moana Pasifika side that may be playing in their final home game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION IN THE LIVE BLOG BELOW OR THE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugby.com.au\/match-centre\/205\/2026\/949277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">MATCH CENTRE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PRE GAME: WELCOME<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Welcome to Rugby.com.au&#8217;s coverage as Moana Pasifika host the Queensland Reds in Auckland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">It&#8217;s an emotional game as Moana prepare for what could be their final home game in Super Rugby Pacific.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">For the Reds, they can wrap up their spot in the top six with victory, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto staying at home for the birth of his child, paving the way for Seru Uru to start and Hamish Muller to come off the bench.<\/p>\n<p>QUEENSLAND REDS v MOANA PASIFIKA TEAMS<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">MOANA (1-15):\u00a0Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millennium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta&#8217;eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, William Havili<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Dominic Ropeti, Siaosi Nginingini, Faletoi Peni, Tuna Tuitama<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">REDS (1-15):\u00a0George Blake, Josh Nasser, Massimo De Lutiis, Josh Canham, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Filipo Daugunu, Josh Flook, Treyvon Pritchard, Jock Campbell<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Ben Volavola, Lachie Anderson<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">*Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (birth of child) has been replaced by Seru Uru, with Hamish Muller added to the bench.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Referee:\u00a0Reuben Keane<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Assistant Referees:\u00a0Jordan Way, Louis Trisley<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">TMO:\u00a0Brett Cronan<\/p>\n<p>HOW TO WATCH QUEENSLAND REDS v MOANA PASIFIKA <\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The Reds&#8217; 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