Rugby-Rising Reds show growing depth in deja vu upset of the Chiefs


(Reuters) - The Queensland Reds shock victory over Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday was evidence to coach Les Kiss and co-captain Tate McDermott of the growing strength in depth at Ballymore.

The 2010 Super Rugby champions also handed the Chiefs a rare defeat with a similarly battling performance in New Plymouth last year, but at Lang Park on Saturday they did it without three first-choice starters.

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