Taking on the champion Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium is a match the entire Queensland squad has been looking forward to since Super Rugby Trans-Tasman was first unveiled.
The challenge of proving themselves against the very best is irresistible.
It is also a resumption of the progress the Reds felt they were making against Kiwi sides before the COVID-19 pandemic halted Super Rugby in its tracks in March last year.
The Reds lost 24-20 to the Crusaders in Christchurch in one of the best matches of 2020.
Towering lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto believes facing Kiwi opposition brings out the best in the Queensland Reds and Saturday night is the perfect time to show it.
The Crusaders will play the Reds at 9.45pm Saturday.
In other matches, the Hurricanes will play the Rebels at 7.05pm Friday, the Western Force will face the Highlanders at 9.45pm Friday, the Blues will take on the Waratahs at 4.35pm Saturday, and the Chiefs will face the Brumbies at 7.05pm Saturday.
[Source: Rugby.com.au]
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