2018 QLD Premier Rugby Review: Souths

Souths head coach Elia Tuqiri was happy with the effort of his first grade sider in 2018 but says they have to hone their decision making under pressure to be able to head deeper into the finals in 2019. The Magpies finished fourth at the end of the home and away series of games and were bounced out of the finals by Easts but with a strong set piece and a desire to play good open footy they may well be heading places. Here’s what coach Tuqiri, who worked with Mick Heenan in this year’s NRC, had to say about their 2018 season: With hindsight, how do you look back on the season? It was a much improved performance from 2017. I was  pleased with the effort of the squad all season and making the Top Four was testament to the hard work the boys put in. As  a group we were all disappointed we couldn’t advance to the final round but overall I was pleased with the improvement in all aspects of our game. You started the season well, what can you put that down to?  I though
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