Reds ahead at half time

Brisbane - The Reds are well on their way to ending their season on a positive note, going into half time 24-3 up against the Highlanders.

The Reds scored four tries in the first half through Digby Ioane, Radike Samo, Peter Hynes and Quade Cooper.

Israel Dagg kicked the only points for the Highlanders with a first half penalty.

Scorers:

Reds - Tries: Digby Ioane, Radike Samo, Peter Hynes, Quade Cooper. Conversion: Q Cooper.

Highlanders - Penalty: Israel Dagg.

Teams

Reds:
15. Ben Lucas, 14. Peter Hynes, 13. Will Chambers, 12. Ben Tapuai, 11. Digby Ioane, 10. Quade Cooper, 9. Will Genia (captain), 8. Leroy Houston, 7. Jake Schatz, 6. Scott Higginbotham, 5. Van Humphries, 4. Radike Samo, 3. Greg Holmes, 2. Sean Hardman, 1. James Slipper

Substitutes: 16. James Hanson, 17. Jack Kennedy, 18. Ezra Taylor, 19. Poutasi Luafutu, 20. Ed Quirk, 21. Brando Va’aulu, 22. Richard Kingi

Highlanders:
15. Israel Dagg, 14. Ben Smith, 13. Kenny Lynn, 12. Jason Shoemark, 11. Fetu’u Vainikolo, 10. Matt Berquist, 9. Jimmy Cowan (captain), 8. Steven Setephano, 7. Alando Soakai, 6. Adam Thomson, 5. Hayden Triggs, 4. Josh Bekhuis, 3. Bronson Murray, 2. Jason Rutledge, 1. Chris King

Substitutes: 16. Peter Mirrielees, 17. Jamie Mackintosh, 18. Joe Tuineau, 19. John Hardie, 20. Scott Cowan, 21. Robbie Robinson, 22. James Paterson