QLD Premier Rugby: Round 4 Match Previews
By Michael Atkinson
Bond Uni put the Bunter Bowl on the line, UQ facing a third straight defeat and the Eagles stranded – all that and more ahead of round four of Queensland premier Rugby.
Bond University vs. Easts (Match of the Round - 4:20pm, Robina)
The Gold Coasters shocked UQ (and the rest of the competition) with a one point win over the Red Heavies at St.Lucia.
Just beating the reigning premiers was impressive enough, but doing it on the road, inflicting UQ’s first home loss since round 1 2016 was astounding.
That will give the Bond boys a huge amount of confidence. Easts are also coming off a good win (their first of the season) and will be keen to snatch the “Bunter Bowl” from Bond. This one will be tight, a real squeaky bum affair.
Atko’s tip: Bond by 5
Sunnybank vs. University of Queensland (3:20pm, Oldmac Oval)
The top-of-the-table, undefeated Dragons are flying. Comparatively, UQ are struggling in a way we haven’t seen for some time (two