Reds sweat on Cooper’s availability for final

Quade Cooper’s appearance in Queensland’s elimination final hinges on the outcome of today’s SANZAR judicial hearing after he was put on report for a high tackle during the Reds’ victory over the Waratahs.

Cooper was sent to the sin bin after 63 minutes for a high-tackle on Australia team-mate Berrick Barnes as the Reds claimed a 32-16 bonus-point win, their first over the Waratahs since 2003 as they clinched top spot in the Australian conference ahead of the Brumbies.

The reigning champions’ success secured an elimination final against the Sharks next Saturday at Suncorp Stadium.