Richard Graham Smiling Again

Reds head coach Richard Graham had plenty to smile about after his side’s comfortable 32-10 victory over the Force on Saturday. 

It has been a rough season for the 2011 champions, with many suggesting that Graham’s job was on the line as the franchise also brought in former Wallabies assistant coach John Connolly to help steady the ship. 

The Reds have only picked up four wins all year but two have come in their last three games to signal a change in their form. 

Quade Cooper’s return played a big part in the Force win, as the Wallaby international scored two tries with Lachie Turner also picking up a double as the Reds bagged a try bonus point victory. They host the Chiefs in Round 17.

"It was a very good performance. We managed to keep them under pressure in all facets of the game because everyone in the team made a strong contribution," Graham said.

"Our set piece was again at the level we expect. The scrum was strong and our lineout was dominant. It provided some excellent front-foot opportunities to the backline. Because of this we dominated the advantage line and that ultimately allowed us to control the scoreboard.