The NSW Waratahs defeated the Reds 49-19 at Ballymore Stadium in an impressive pre-season victory.
Number eight Leafi Talataina scored two tries, with wing Sidney Harvey scoring 17 points, including an immaculate six out of six from the tee.
Head coach Dan McKellar was impressed with his side's display, but insists there is plenty more to come.
"We've been pretty clear on how we want to play the game and we've worked hard on it for three months. The boys went out there and delivered on it today, so I'm really pleased," McKellar said.
"Despite the fact we haven't played, I thought our fitness was really good.
"You've got to have that balance of playing with width, challenging on the edges, but also going through the middle.
"It's a trial game so we won't get too far ahead of ourselves, but I'm pleased with collective and individual performances."
FULL-TIME: The Waratahs defeat the Reds 49-19 here at Ballymore Stadium.
Match action:
80’ The Reds score in the final play to take the score to 49-19 but that’s the full-time whistle! An excellent victory for the Waratahs.
77' Reds nearly run a try in from inside their own half, but spill the ball over the tryline. Waratahs look like they're heading to a comfortable victory here.
72' TRY FOR THE WARATAHS! Harvey's in on the action, swooping up the ball from 65m out and showing electric speed to pull away. He adds the conversion himself to take the score to 49-12.
69' Some sharp touches from substitute Ioane Moananu since coming on, displaying power and kill with some smart offloads. Still around 10 minutes to go here.
62' More replacements take to the field here at Ballymore, as the Reds throw the ball forward from an attacking scrum on halfway. Will the Tahs score any more points in this one? It has been a tight contest in the second half.
59' The game has steadied out a bit here as replacements make their way on to the field. Still 20 mins to go and the Waratahs lead by 30. It's been an impressive performance so far from Dan McKellar's side.
48' ANOTHER INTERCEPT TRY FOR THE WARATAHS! Talataina has his second of the game, reading the Reds play out the back to gather the ball and run over from 40m out. Bowen adds the extras for a 42-12 lead.
45' Some errors creeping in to the Reds' game, with a sloppy passage of play. There's a tackle off the ball, which sees the Waratahs win a penalty on halfway, and replacement Jack Bowen finds a great touch with his boot to give us an attacking lineout in the Reds 22.
43' Offside call against the Waratahs and the Reds win a penalty just behind halfway, forcing an attacking lineout in our defensive zone.
41' Second half under way here in Brisbane, let's see what the second 40 has on offer for us!
HALF-TIME HERE AT BALLYMORE, THE WARATAHS TAKE A 23-POINT LEAD INTO THE SHEDS!
39' TRY FOR THE WARATAHS! We strike again, displaying so much power from our driving maul. Clem Haloholo the beneficiary this time. With Harvey adding the extras, we lead 35-12.
35' Try for the Reds from a driving maul as hooker Richie Asiata dives over. Gordon misses the conversion, which leaves the Waratahs ahead by 16, 28-12.
28' ANOTHER TRY FOR THE WARATAHS! Patient build up play and a fantastic line break by Lawson Creighton! We recycle the ball, Potter finds Walton, who pops up to Teddy Wilson to dive over! Harvey again with the conversion, 28-7 to the Tahs!
22' TRY FOR THE WARATAHS! Another debut try, this time for centre George Poolman. We make our way down the field gradually and Joey Walton puts in a lovely grubber with his left boot, which Poolman races onto to dot down! Harvey again succcessful from the tee, 21-7 to the Tahs here in Brisbane!
19' The Tahs scrum wins a huge penalty five metres out from their own line. James Hendren clears his lines as we survive a great defensive spell.
17' The Reds nearly go over for another try, but Carter Gordon's cross kick doesn't quite find the hands of his winger.
13' The Reds respond with a try of their own, fullback Jock Campbell gets the ball in space out wide and shows good pace to score, Carter Gordon adds the extras for the home side to reduce the deficit to seven.
10' TRY! It's an excellently worked score from the Waratahs, as Potter is again in the action with an outside step and lovely offload to Leafi Talataina, who steps inside to score. 14-0 to the Tahs.
8' The Tahs are applying pressure on the Reds line, but can't make their way through and give away a penalty. The Reds clear their lines but the away side will come back.
2' TRY FOR THE WARATAHS. Wallabies wing Harry Potter makes an immediate impact on his first appearance, intercepting the ball from 65m out and running the field to score. Unbelievable start! Sid Harvey adds the extras for a 7-0 lead!
1' We're under way here at Ballymore, with the Waratahs receiving kick-off!
Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs: teams
Reds (1-15): Aidan Ross, Richie Asiata, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight (c), Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon, Xavier Rubens, Dre Pakeho, Isaac Henry, Treyvon Pritchard, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Matt Faessler, George Blake, Zane Nonggorr, Hamish Muller, John Bryant, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Josh Flook, Massimo De Lutiis, Vaiuta Latu, Charlie Brosnan, Hunter Paisami, Nick Conway, Tom Robinson, Lachie Anderson
NSW Waratahs (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Sid Harvey, Joey Walton, George Poolman, Harry Potter, James Hendren
Replacements: Folau Faingaa, Isaac Kailea, Brady Dawson, Ben Grant, Lachie Hooper, Michael McDonald, Jack Bowen, Archie Saunders, Joey Fowler, Leo Jaques, Jack Barrett, Ioane Moananu, Siosifa Amone, Charlie Gamble, Isaac Fonua
