QLD Premier Rugby Round 7 Preview: Are Brothers the real deal in 2019?
Brothers have been the standout side of the 2019 season so far and sit on top of the QLD Premier Rugby ladder after five straight wins.
So are they the team to beat this season?
It looks like we’re about to find out.
Brothers take on last year’s grand finalists - UQ and GPS - in consecutive weeks, starting on Saturday at home against the Red Heavies.
The Filth had a bye in round six but still have some injury concerns heading into Saturday’s clash.
Aiden Toua and Ryan Smith have been ruled out through injury but Byron Ralston, Lawson Creighton and Rhys Martin return to Rod Seib’s starting side.
“UQ are a very mobile team who can score from everywhere. Their defensive line speed is one of the best in the competition so we know our decision making will be challenged,” Brothers coach Seib said.
“Set piece is always important but I think it will be particularly key to getting any advantage on Saturday.”
UQ ended a disappointing run of l