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Queensland Reds recruit James O'Connor believes the team can do big things in Super Rugby this year after their thumping win over Japan's Sunwolves.

Last Saturday's 10-try flogging of Japan's Sunwolves is just the start of what Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor believes the Super Rugby franchise can achieve.

O'Connor was in top form in the No.10 jersey at Suncorp Stadium as the Reds picked up their first 2020 win, an emphatic 64-5 victory.

The 52-Test Wallaby says the performance shows what the Reds are capable of and has him dreaming of bigger things.

"We want to do something this season and it's very possible with our confidence," O'Connor said.

Having led in the second-half of their three previous matches before falling to defeat, Saturday's big win was an important step for the Reds.

O'Connor is now challenging his teammates to back up the performance this Saturday at home against the Sharks.

The South African team has won three and lost one so far and 29-year-old O'Connor is in no doubt about the importance of the fixture.

"This is moment-defining in our season," he said.

"It's just about progressing and building from this win because there was some great positives.

"We threw the ball around well and we stuck to game plan well.

"Obviously the boys have probably seen the highlights reel and whatnot but for us to keep grounded, there's little things we need to work on."