The Reds were cruelly denied a crucial bonus point but were still celebrating the end of a four-game Super Rugby losing run against Moana Pasifika in Brisbane.
With just two rounds remaining until the playoffs, round 14 provides an opportunity for teams to lock up a home playoff or confirm their spot in the top eight.
Moana Pasifika face a hectic end to their DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign with three games in eight days, and their first is against a Reds team in Brisbane who are keen to make up for their 26-53 loss to the Blues in their last outing.
Reds coach and former World Cup-winning All Black Brad Thorn said his side paid the cost of missing far too many tackles in their 26-53 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.
The Chiefs have made it three on the trot with a tight win over the Queensland Reds. The result further soured for the home side with a potential calf injury to Taniela Tupou.