Cooper goes blind and the pass from Frisby is poor and he can not take it - du Preez pounces on it and runs in

Reds 7 phases in just testing the Sharks defence

go Quade COOOPPPEEERRRR

QC starts the game and kicks it deep onto van der Walt

George Smith has played Super Rugby since 2000 where he made his debut against the Sharks and has played 146 games

The Sharks are out as we await the home side

go sharks and go Quade COOOPPPEEERRRR

Mvovo will lead the Sharks out on his 100th game

Weather is perfect at Suncorp

Welcome to the home of the Queensland Reds as they get ready to open their Super Rugby season against the Sharks from Durban.

Both sides with plenty to prove so early on and will be looking to impress from the first whistle.