Reds v Waratahs betting tips, prediction & odds; Super Rugby AU round 1

Welcome to our Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs free betting tips for the opening clash of the Super Rugby AU season at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, February 19. 

The Reds and Waratahs are the fiercest rivals in Australian rugby, with the bookmakers making the Reds short-priced favourites at around $1.32 to defeat the young Tahs ($3.40).

The Brisbane forecast for the Reds-Tahs game is not great so keep an eye on on the latest if you are considering investing in the overs/unders match total market.

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The Waratahs have an incredible record against their northern neighbours, having won 12 of the past 13 clashes, but the Reds reached the Super Rugby AU grand final last season and head into this season as second favourites for the title behind the ACT Brumbies.

The Reds had hoped to unveil their big off-season signing, code hopper Suliasi Vunivalu, the 25-year-old Fijian flyer who won two premierships, including in 2020, with the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition.

But Vunivalu was suspended for this opening match and fined $10,000 for an off-field incident last week in which he allegedly pushed a security guard outside a licensed venue.

But the Reds are still deserved favourites as they have had a recently settled squad for several seasons while NSW are rebuilding without key players including captain Michael Hooper, who will play for Toyota Verblitz in Japan for the first half of the season before returning to the Waratahs and Wallabies.

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How does Super Rugby work this season?

With South Africa out of the equation, the Super Rugby season has three componenents: Super Rugby AU (Australian regional tournament), Super Rugby Aotearoa (New Zealand regional tournament, starting February 26), then the combined Super Rugby Trans-Tasman (starting May 14).

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Reds v Waratahs teams

Queensland Reds team

Dane Zander, Alex Mafi, Feao Fotuaika, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson; Tate McDermott, James O’Connor (c), Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell. Reserves: Richie Asiata, Harry Hoopert, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Tuania Tali Taualima, Moses Sorovi, Bryce Hegarty, Ilaisa Droasese.

NSW Waratahs teams

Angus Bell, Tom Horton, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Sam Caird, Jack Whetton, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Jack Dempsey; Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, James Ramm, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Alex Newsome, Jack Maddocks. Reserves: Dave Porecki, Tetera Faulkner, Sio Tatola, Jeremy Williams, Hugh Sinclair, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Continue reading for our free Reds v Waratahs tips for the opening Super Rugby AU match in Brisbane on Friday, February 19. 

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Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs odds

Head to head odds: Reds $1.32, Waratahs $3.40
Handicap betting: Reds (-8.5 points) $1.90, Waratahs (+8.5 points) $1.90
Super Rugby AU title betting: ACT Brumbies $2.35, Queensland Reds $3, NSW Waratahs $7, Melbourne Rebels $10, Western Force $11.

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Reds v Waratahs betting tips

Our rugby tipster has examined the odds and found several Reds v Waratahs tips for the round 1 Super Rugby clash.

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Queensland v NSW prediction 19/2/2021

This is one to savour for fans of the game they play in heaven, though the fact this competition features just five teams makes it see a little flat. Still, these are the two oldest rivals in it and there should be some real feeling in the season opener. Our final Reds v Waratahs prediction? Reds to win comfortably.

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