Queensland have made five changes to their Super Rugby side ahead of their clash with the Sunwolves this Saturday, opting to rest Wallabies duo Izack Rodda and Taniela Tupou.
Alex Mafi will start as the hooker for the first time in 2019, moving Brandon Paenga-Amosa to the bench.
For the Melbourne Rebels, Reece Hodge will make his first start of the season on the wing, forcing Marika Koroibete to the bench for the side’s clash in South Africa against the Lions.
The Brumbies have been dealt a big blow ahead of their Round 5 derby with the NSW Waratahs, after star Wallabies duo David Pocock and Allan Alaalatoa were both ruled out with injury.
While the Brumbies are yet to publically name their squad, AAP reports the pair were both injured in the ACT’s last-gasp loss to Melbourne last weekend and won’t front up for the Friday night clash in Canberra.
The Waratahs have made one changes for the Round 5 derby clash, with the late withdrawal of Karmichael Hunt big news. While Curtis Rona had originally been dropped for Alex Newsome, he returns to the side on the wing, with Israel Folau moving back to fullback and Kurtley Beale shuffling into the centres.
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Chiefs
1. Aidan Ross, 2. Nathan Harris, 3. Nepo Laulala, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5. Michael Allardice, 6. Mitchell Brown, 7. Mitchell Karpik, 8. Tyler Ardron, 9. Brad Weber, 10. Marty McKenzie, 11. Ataata Moeakiola, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Tumua Manu, 14. Sean Wainui, 15. Damian McKenzie
Bench: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ryan Coxon, 18. Angus Ta’avao, 19. Taleni Seu, 20. Luke Jacobson, 21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 22. Alex Nankivell, 23. Etene Nanai-Seturo
Hurricanes
1. Toby Smith, 2. Dane Coles (c), 3. Ben May, 4. James Blackwell, 5. Vaea Fifita, 6. Reed Prinsep, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Ardie Savea, 9. TJ Perenara, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Wes Goosen, 12. Ngani Laumape, 13. Matt Proctor, 14. Jordie Barrett, 15. Chase Tiatia
Bench: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. Fraser Armstrong, 18. Alex Fidow, 19. Liam Mitchell, 20. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23. Salesi Rayasi
Brumbies
1. Scott Sio, 2. Folau Fainga’a, 3. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Sam Carter, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Tom Cusack, 8. Lachlan McCaffrey, 9. Joe Powell, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Lausii Taliauli, 12. Irae Simone, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry Speight, 15. Tom Banks
Bench: 16. Josh Mann-Rea, 17. James Slipper, 18. Tom Ross, 19. Murray Douglass, 20. Pete Samu, 21. Ryan Lonergan, 22. Jordan Jackson-Hope, 23. Mack Hansen
Waratahs
1. Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2. Damien Fitzpatrick, 3. Sekope Kepu, 4. Jed Holloway, 5. Rob Simmons, 6. Ned Hanigan, 7. Michael Hooper (c), 8. Jack Dempsey, 9. Jake Gordon, 10. Bernard Foley, 11. Alex Newsome, 12. Kurtley Beale, 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14. Curtis Rona, 15. Israel Folau
Bench: 16. Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17. Rory O’Connor, 18. Chris Talakai, 19. Ryan McCauley, 20. Lachlan Swinton, 21. Nick Phipps, 22. Mack Mason, 23. Cam Clark
Stormers
1. Stephen Kitshoff, 2. Scarra Ntubeni, 3. Frans Malherbe, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 5. JD Schickerling, 6. Siya Kolisi (c), 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8. Juarno Augustus, 9. Herschel Jantjies, 10. Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11. SP Marais, 12. Damian de Allende, 13. Dan du Plessis, 14. Sergeal Petersen, 15. Dillyn Leyds
Bench: 16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Corné Fourie, 18. Wilco Louw, 19. Cobus Wiese, 20. Jaco Coetzee, 21. Justin Phillips, 22. Ruhan Nel, 23. Damian Willemse
Jaguares
1. Mayco Vivas, 2. Julian Montoya, 3. Santiago Medrano, 4. Guido Petti, 5. Tomas Lavanini, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Tomas Lezana, 8. Javier Ortega Desio, 9. Tomas Cubelli, 10. Joaquin Dias Bonilla, 11. Romiro Moyano, 12. Bautista Ezcurra, 13. Matias Moroni, 14. Bautista Delguy, 15. Joaquin Tuculet (c)
Bench: 16. Gaspar Baldunciel, 17. Santiago Garcia Botta, 18. Enrique Pierretto, 19. Matias Alemanno, 20. Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 21. Martin Landajo, 22. Juan Cruz Mallia, 23. Sebastian Cancelliere
Sunwolves
1. Pauliasi Manu, 2. Atsushi Sakate, 3. Hiroshi Yamashita, 4. Uwe Helu, 5. Tom Rowe, 6. Ben Gunter, 7. Dan Pryor, 8. Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, 9. Jamie Booth, 10. Hayden Parker, 11. Hosea Saumaki, 12. Michael Little, 13. Sione Teaupa, 14. Gerhard Van Den Heever, 15. Jason Emery
Bench: 16. Jaba Bregvadze, 17. Sam Prattley, 18. Asaeli Ai Valu, 19. James Moore, 20. Amanaki Lelei Mafi, 21. Keisuke Uchida, 22. Rikiya Matsuda, 23. Semisi Masirewa
Reds
1. JP Smith, 2. Alex Mafi, 3. Ruan Smith, 4. Harry Hockings, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 7. Liam Wright, 8. Scott Higginbotham, 9. Moses Sorovi, 10. Isaac Lucas, 11. Sefa Naivalu, 12. Duncan Paia’aua, 13. Samu Kerevi (c), 14. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 15. Hamish Stewart
Bench: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. Harry Hoopert, 18. Feao Fotuaika, 19. Angus Blyth, 20. Caleb Timu, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Teti Tela, 23. Filipo Daugunu
Highlanders
1. Ayden Johnstone, 2. Liam Coltman, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Josh Dickson, 5. Jack Whetton, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. James Lentjes, 8. Luke Whitelock (cc), 9. Aaron Smith, 10. Josh Loane, 11. Richard Buckman, 12. Teihorangi Walden, 13. Patelesio Tomkinson, 14. Waisake Naholo, 15. Ben Smith (cc)
Bench: 16. Ash Dixon, 17. Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Tom Franklin, 20. Elliot Dixon, 21. Dillon Hunt, 22. Folau Fakatava, 23. Marty Banks
Crusaders
1. George Bower, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Sam Whitelock (c), 6. Jordan Taufua, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas, 9. Bryn Hall, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. George Bridge, 12. Ryan Crotty, 13. Jack Goodhue, 14. Braydon Ennor, 15. David Havili
Bench: 16. Andrew Makalia, 17. Harry Allan, 18. Michael Alaalatoa, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Tom Sanders, 21. Ereatara Enari, 22. Brett Cameron, 23. Will Jordan
Lions
1. Dylan Smith, 2. Malcolm Marx, 3. Carlu Sadie, 4. Marvin Orie, 5. Stephan Lewies, 6. Marnus Schoeman, 7. Vincent Tshituka, 8. Kwagga Smith, 9. Ross Cronje, 10. Elton Jantijies, 11. Courtnall Skosan, 12. Franco Naude, 13. Wandisile Simelane, 14. Ruan Combrink, 15. Tyrone Green
Bench: 16. Jan-Henning Campher, 17. Sti Sithole, 18. Frans Van Wyk, 19. Rhyno Herbst, 20. Ruan Vermaak, 21. Gianni Lombard, 22. Harold Vorster, 23. Andries Coetzee.
Rebels
1. Tetera Faulkner, 2. Anaru Rangi, 3. Sam Talakai, 4. Ross Haylett- Petty, 5. Adam Coleman, 6. Luke Jones, 7. Brad Wilkin, 8. Isi Naisarani, 9. Will Genia, 10. Quade Cooper, 11. Reece Hodge, 12. Billy Meakes, 13. Tom English, 14. Jack Maddocks, 15. Dane Haylett-Petty
Bench: 16. Robbie Abel, 17. Matt Gibbon, 18. Jermaine Ainsley, 19. Matt Philip, 20. Angus Cottrell, 21. Michael Ruru, 22. Sione Tuipulotu, 23. Marika Koroibete
All times AEDT.
Redbeard
Roar Rookie
No it will be units and someone will make a fortune,
Train Without A Station
Roar Guru
There’s a real prospect of having a sole win by the team they leave for SA.
Andrew Johnson
Guest
No debrezceni for the chiefs? Looked good when he came on last week
Sinclair Whitbourne
Roar Rookie
I think Ben Lucas filled in at 10 for QC in 2012 while QC was injured? Whoever it was I was impressed by the really solid job they did. That kind of performance would be enough to give a quality pack and some powerful backs a show. Despite the quality of this pack I am wondering if they are playing to previous season's playbook when the game has moved on slightly?
Bfc
Guest
Was a massive fan of Ben Lucas. Hope Isaac goes well, but a baptism of fire...
Charlie Turner
Guest
briefed to be on their best behaviour.....
Jacko
Guest
Yeah i thought he was going to be the next big thing......He was given first shot at 10 when Cruden was injured but just never nailed it down and his baby bro took over after a few matches. he reminds me a bit of Donald the way he plays so he's certainly no donkey
Charlie Turner
Guest
Lucas is a very good prospect. He's not a big kid but will fill out in time. His weakness is his out of hand kicking which should be focal point for Aldred. Lucas is Jim McKays call and it's a good one although I'm sure Jim would rather ease him in steadily off the bench it's really not an option at the moment. I feel for Hamish Stewart who seems to lack pace and ball playing skills, he's a square peg in a round hole for all backline positions. His best option might be to hit the gym hard and go back to openside flanker.
Charlie Turner
Guest
Mafi will be trussed up like Hannibal Lecter and released when the whistle blows. The Sunwolves have all been briefed to best in their best behaviour in the presence of Mafi's family. All reasonable precautions have been taken.....what could go wrong?
AJ
Guest
Exactly how I feel SW.
terrykidd
Roar Pro
Agreed ..... much seems to go unpunished
Sinclair Whitbourne
Roar Rookie
I have found the season so far pretty dispiriting, largely because of the self inflicted wounds at 10. However, if Qld can settle on a 10 for a few games in a row and construct a simple game plan for that 10 then they have the players to be a handful. This tournament can turn quickly for sides and it isn't too late for Qld. Wanting to have reasons to believe in Thorn but not getting much to date. Looking forward to having a good look at Lucas at 10. He looks to have some potential. This game could have a big impact on the rest of Qld's season, psychologically. Here's hoping.
Rugby wizard
Guest
Lucas strikes me as a player who does the basics very well and it's good too see young AUS players do that,I think the Reds have got a player with huge potential. Hockings is another who as the season goes on will get better along with AYS,they my tips for well over 50 test caps for wallabies in the future. Would have liked too see CFS or Naivalu alongside Kerevi and either Dunguna or another future talent Eadie on the wings,I dont know much about Hardy. Reds fans should stay positive,what I noticed about the first 3 games is how hard the players took the losses, Its as if they lost a final. I see their reaction as a big positive. I am even more convinced after the Reds losses than before season started,that the Reds is a sleeping giant and will stand up.
CUW
Roar Rookie
" Japan back-row Amanaki Mafi is set to end his Super Rugby exile after being named in the Sunwolves squad for Saturday’s clash with the Reds in Tokyo on Saturday. Mafi has been named on the Sunwolves’ replacements bench and will make his debut for the Japanese outfit if he sees action against the Reds. The 29-year-old still faces serious assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation with former Melbourne Rebels team-mate Lopeti Timani in Dunedin last year, with the matter still before the court. While initially banned from training with his Japanese Top League club, Mafi was added to the Sunwolves’ roster last week and, as expected, was named to face the Reds. " Sunwolves: 15 Jason Emery, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Sione Teaupa, 12 Michael Little (c), 11 Hosea Saumaki, 10 Hayden Parker, 9 Jamie Booth, 8 Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, 7 Dan Pryor, 6 Ben Gunter, 5 Tom Rowe, 4 Uwe Helu, 3 Hiroshi Yamashita, 2 Atsushi Sakate, 1 Pauliasi Manu Replacements: 16 Jaba Bregvadze, 17 Sam Prattley, 18 Asaeli Ai Valu, 19 James Moore, 20 Amanaki Mafi, 21 Keisuke Uchida, 22 Rikiya Matsuda, 23 Semisi Masirewa
Mungbean74
Roar Rookie
Yep, he’s named on the bench! He was announced last week as a sunwolves draftee.
Dr Nick Riviera
Guest
Hi Everybody, Bryce injured his ribs in the game against the Saders and as per our new Reds medical guidelines, injuries will not be rested and will be treated with 500ml of cement daily, taken orally, hence Bryce playing against the Tahs. Jordan Petaia will be playing next week in a specially designed moon-boot with molded studs. P.S. Bryce will be absent for the Sunwolves game due to a severe colon blockage.
maxxlord
Roar Rookie
From the little i have seen Isaac Lucas looks to be the right guy for the Reds to be at 10. His set-up of Sautia's try was a masterclass in great basics, well executed. Most NZ super-rugby midfielders might have set up that try, but maybe only one or two other Oz midfielders could have. Not because it was hard, but because to straighten, draw the defender, and pass accurately is not in their skills. Most aussies would have botched the pass or run across and killed the overlap. My fearless prediction is that...... Lucas has found his position!
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
I am betting that if he injuries his neck again, it would not be himself doing the injuring. All the lip service and faux outrage at incidental head contact, and there are still deliberate head wrenches still going unpunished.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
Yes Jez, I have similar memories. Also, when bringing my sons to a junior fan day the sight of legs more akin to trees than human limbs. He was never the full package back in those days. But he did have some ruck exploding capability.
Oblonsky‘s Other Pun
Roar Guru
My language skills are rather embarrassing. My French is my best, and still very poor..