They did contest gallantly to the end , finishing top of the Australian Conference and hosting a Qualifying Final .
The Queensland Reds were also back as defending Super Rugby champions but a poor run with injuries made it difficult to repeat last year 's heroics .
Queensland Reds did contest gallantly to the end , finishing top of the Australian Conference and hosting a Qualifying Final .
The Queensland Reds were also back as defending Super Rugby champions but a poor run with injuries made it difficult to repeat last year 's heroics .