'Positive review' shows Reds are on track
INTERVIEW: Jock Campbell’s season has gone a bit like the Queensland Reds’, but the understated back thinks he and the team are now finally finding their feet.
An ankle injury kept the Test fullback out of the Reds’ season-opener and, after making his Wallabies debut on last year’s European tour, he finds himself on the outer in a World Cup year.
Patrolling the backline with fellow wing or fullback Jordan Petaia, Campbell says he is finding form just as the Reds have rediscovered some sparkle.
Back-to-back wins have come since a mid-season bye Campbell rated as a crucial juncture in a stalling season that will be departing coach Brad Thorn’s last in charge.
“I’m starting to find my feet now, and as a team we’re in the same position,” he said.
“It was a positive review [of last weekend’s win over the Western Force] compared to some we’ve done this year.
“[During the bye week] we looked at our game honestly and it wasn’t good enough in a number of areas.
“It’s all to play for now. We’re excited.”
The Reds are sixth and will meet traditional rivals the Waratahs (seventh) in Townsville on Saturday.
“Much like us, the Waratahs are not where they want to be and this is a big game in respect to the season and general rivalry,” Jock Campbell said.
