Queensland Reds skipper sent off as they lose heavily to Melbourne Rebels MELISSA WOODSSky SportThe Reds made a shocking start to their Super Rugby season when skipper Scott Higginbotham was sent off in the ninth minute of their loss to the Rebels. After sitting through possibly the longest 70 minutes of his life, the only way is up for skipper Scott Higginbotham and his Queensland Reds. In his debut as Reds captain, Higginbotham was sent off for a dangerous shoulder charge after just nine minutes in the 45-19 loss to the Melbourne Rebels. "There's not a lot of things harder than sitting there for 70 minutes." Coach Brad Thorn said he believed the referee Brendon Pickerill was trying his best, but felt it was a "big call" with 70 minutes to play.

Source: Stuff February 23, 2018 18:45 UTC