Queensland Country skipper Duncan Paia'aua couldn't be prouder of his teams round one performance against Canberra Vikings. The side now prepares to face Melbourne Rising in Townsville on Saturday.
A great hit or an illegal tackle? You be the judge.
He's had a run in the Wallabies 10 jersey, albeit against the Barbarians, and now Duncan Paia'aua wants to take Queensland Country to an NRC decider. He's back in the squad and ready to take on Fiji in Toowoomba on Sunday.
Both Duncan Paia'aua and Lukhan Tui are a strong chance for selection for the Barbarians clash and is selected will match up with several Queensland Reds teammates named in the Barbarians.
Duncan Paia'aua has settled into Wallaby camp on the Gold Coast, with plenty to learn the young Reds back has been taking in all in and has been rooming with fellow young gun Reece Hodge.
