Fond memories are fuelling the Queensland Reds' "bring it on" approach to Saturday's clash with Super Rugby heavyweights the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium.
That's the message from the Reds' attacking mastermind Jim McKay, who is confident the hosts can halt the Christchurch outfit's record 17-game winning streak.
Queensland haven't beaten the Crusaders since the 2011 final and are $5 roughies to repeat the dose this weekend against the back-to-back defending champions.
But it was a round two victory the season prior, when McKay was also at the helm, that's providing inspiration this week.
Queensland had lost 30-28 to the Waratahs in round one, but bounced back to beat the New Zealand powerhouse 41-20 at home in a 2010 win that kickstarted a charge that resulted in a title the following year.
Attack coach McKay said that result had been on his mind following last weekend's 36-31 loss to the Highlanders.
"I reference that in my own head and talked about it earlier in the week," McKay said.
"We lost the game (to the Highlanders), everyone saying we played well but we were hard on ourselves and it's been a similar approach to this game (as in 2010).
"We're still developing, but bring it on ... we're Queenslanders, we're going to go for it."
A shift to No.6 for Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to partner Angus Scott-Young in the back row signals the Reds' intentions, with McKay acknowledging they needed to set a physical benchmark early.
"You have to do that, you need to disrupt their rhythm and flow," he said.
Caleb Timu and the fit-again Scott Higginbotham (shoulder) and JP Smith (knee) will add composure to the bench, with Harry Hockings promoted to start at lock.
The Reds' backline is unchanged after a four-try performance last weekend, with new centre pairing Samu Kerevi and Jordan Petaia sure to attract plenty of attention after their eye-catching performances in Dunedin.
Eight All Blacks have been named in the Crusaders' run-on side but with David Havili and Ryan Crotty joining rested All Blacks forwards Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Codie Taylor on the sidelines the Reds may not get a better chance to spring an upset.
Reds: Bryce Hegarty, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi (capt), Sefa Naivalu, Hamish Stewart, Moses Sorovi, Angus Scott-Young, Liam Wright, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Izaak Rodda, Harry Hockings, Feao Fotuaika, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou. Res: Alex Mafi, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Caleb Timu, Scott Higginbotham, Tate McDermott, Duncan Paia'aua, Isaac Lucas.
