Highlanders

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While the Highlanders held strong early, a high shot from lock Dickson 13 minutes in and a lifting tackle from Mikaele-Tu'u four minutes later opened the door for Reds fullback Jock Campbell to exploit the holes in the line and stroll through for the first try of the game. They showed plenty of intent when they got their hands on the ball, but the Reds defence forced them to play patiently. However, neither kicker could give their side a lead from the tee.

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"A bit of déjà vu really. Wilson was out cold before being tended to by medical staff and was able to muster a thumbs up to the crowd while leaving the field on a stretcher. The Reds had a golden opportunity to punish the Highlanders when reduced to 13 men in the first half and while they took advantage initially through a Jock Campbell try the visitors rallied to trail by just two points at the break.

An understrength Reds side was tipped up by the Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium on Friday evening. Who were the Reds' best on the night?

Tried to inject himself into the match late in the game but found his way shut by the Highlanders defence. Came on in the 70th minute. Returning to starting line-up, he looked like a threat whenever he got the ball in his hand. Was targeted in the lineout six times for the Reds and did well to disrupt the Highlanders at times. Scored for the Reds in the 54th minute to regain the lead. Sniped around the Landers defence in the tight corridors and exposed some lazy forwards. Threw an unnecessary offload when the Reds were hot on attack, but other than that looked in good nick. Copped an ugly head knock regathering the ball to open the second half and had to be carted off the field. It was a tough day at the office for the Reds scrum, and the team lost Harry Wilson to a nasty head knock just after halftime. Was well contained by the Landers in the first half and played more of a link role to supply his teammates with the ball out the back. Subbed off in the 52-minute. They did welcome back Jordan Petaia and Suliasi Vunivalu to add some strike power in the backs.