FULL REPLAY: Queensland Reds look to wrap up Next Gen title against Western Force

Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 3:55 AM
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LIVE: The Queensland Reds can secure the inaugural Super Rugby Next Gen title when they face the Western Force in Perth.

Victory will complete the perfect season for the Reds, who are coming off wins over the ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs

Watch the game in the player above or LIVE on Rugby.com.au's YouTube

Flyhalf Finn Mackay returns to the side after making his Super Rugby Pacific debut last week against the Waratahs.

He is joined by skipper Tom Robinson, who was wary of the dangers the Force possesses after they defeated the ACT Brumbies last week.

For the Force, they have added centre Boston Fakafauna as one of several over-age players permitted to play the competition, designed to prepare the Australia U20s for the upcoming season.

Former Bulls U20s outside back Migael De Lange has also been named at fullback, joined in the outside backs by returning Force Academy winger Peni Naqau.

Saturday 21 February 12:00 pm AWST: Western Force v Queensland Reds at Wanneroo Rugby Club, live on Stan Sport and Rugby.com.au

FORCE (1-15): Max Sawers, Luke Megson, Josh Smith, William Crew, Max Johnson, Jackson Bridges, Luke Holt-Brown (c), Nate Gallagher, Luke Aitken, Mack Wrigley, Johan Becroft, Evan Hooper, Fatani Fatanitavake, Peni Naqau, Migael de Lange

Replacements: Ollie Barrett, Berekah Tuifaasisina, Brad Kuhn, Ollie McGinnity, Daniel Grant, Cruz Remi, Boston Fakafanua, Jackson Ropata, Zavier Hawira

REDS (1-15): Kingsley Uys, John Grenfell, Levi Slater, Charlie Brosnan, Kenneth Harris, Tom Robinson (c), Ilan Cloete, Angus Kelly, Alfie Bowman, Finn Mackay, Taione Taka, Dre Pakeho, Frankie Goldsborough, Nic Lynagh, Tom Howard

Replacements: Isaac Rauluni, Jacob Job, Jonah Rangiwai, Will Pascoe, Teina Graham, Cooper Stewart, Josh Takai, Ryan Heaton

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