Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is calling for more of the same "unbelievable" defence that kept Fijian Drua try-less and propelled the Australian team to a fourth straight Super Rugby win.
The Drua failed to score a try on home soil for the first time since entering the competition in 2022 as the Reds powered to a 21-6 victory in humid Lautoka on Saturday.
It was also the first time Queensland had won in four matches against the Drua in Fiji, leaving Kiss thrilled with the grit shown in a three-try display.
"The huge respect we had for the Drua I think was represented by the way that we approached our defence," Kiss said.
"To keep them try-less I think is an unbelievable effort by the boys. They're pretty lethal when they attack so I think that laid the foundation for a great defensive effort."
Kiss was pleased the way the Reds defended their line during a 10-minute period in the second half while Jock Campbell was off the field, the fullback having been shown a yellow card in his 100th match.
The bonus point win lifts the Reds to fourth after six rounds, just two points behind the competition-leading Wellington Hurricanes, who they play next week.
It was a third loss for the Drua, who were coming off big wins over the Hurricanes and ACT Brumbies.
Fijian-born winger Filipo Daugunu was among three try-scorers for the Reds, who led 7-6 at halftime.
The others were scrumhalf Kalani Thomas and fly-half Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, who also landed all three conversions.
Reds captain Harry Wilson singled out praise for lock Seru Uru, the two-Test Australian lock who was born in Lautoka.
He said Uru was able to provide "60 or 70" match tickets to people from his village in the Vitogo district.
"It was really special for him to come home and get a win here in front of his friends and family and we love playing for him," Wilson said.
"I'm sure Les loves coaching him because he just fronts up every week for you."