Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has opted to move Kurtley Beale into the fullback position vacated by exiled Wallaby Israel Folau.
The much-anticipated clash between the Waratahs and Rebels – the top two sides in the Australian conference – will also see skipper Michael Hooper play his 100th game for the club.
Jed Holloway has also recovered from his rib injury and slots back into the XV in the second row.
Melbourne will be bolstered by the return of Jack Maddocks – one of four inclusions – although skipper Angus Cottrell has been ruled out with injury.
Queensland have made three changes to their XV ahead of their important clash with the Sharks.
Sefa Naivalu returns on the wing after being rested against the Bulls, while Harry Hoopert and Angus Scott-Young have been promoted off the bench to the No.1 and No.6 spots, respectively.
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Chiefs: 1. Angus Ta’avao, 2. Liam Polwart 3. Nepo Laulala, 4. Tyler Ardron, 5. Mitchell Brown, 6. Luke Jacobson, 7. Lachlan Boshier, 8. Taleni Seu, 9. Brad Weber (c), 10. Marty McKenzie, 11. Ataata Moeakiola, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Alex Nankivell, 14. Sean Wainui, 15. Jack Debreczeni
Bench: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Atu Moli, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Jesse Parete, 20. Pita Gus Sowakula, 21. Jonathan Taumateine, 22. Tumua Manu, 23. Shaun Stevenson
Lions: 1. Sti Sithole, 2. Robbie Coetzee, 3. Carlu Sadie, 4. Stephan Lewies, 5. Marvin Orie, 6. Kwagga Smith, 7. Cyle Brink, 8. Warren Whiteley (c), 9. Ross Cronje, 10. Gianni Lombard, 11. Aphiwe Dyanti, 12. Franco Naude, 13. Lionel Mapoe, 14. Sylvian Mahuza, 15. Andries Coetzee
Bench: 16. Malcolm Marx, 17. Frans Van Wyk, 18. Johannes Jonker, 19. Wilhelm Vd Sluys, 20. Marnus Schoeman, 21. Nic Groom, 22. Elton Jantjies, 23. Ruan Combrinck
Sunwolves: 1. Pauliasi Manu, 2. Nathan Vella, 3. Hiroshi Yamashita, 4. Mark Abbott, 5. Luke Thompson, 6. Ben Gunter, 7. Dan Pryor, 8. Hendrik Tui, 9. Jamie Booth, 10. Hayden Parker, 11. Semisi Masirewa, 12. Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, 13. Josh Timu, 14. Gerhard van den Heever, 15. Ryohei Yamanaka
Bench: 16. Atsushi Sakate, 17. Masataka Mikami, 18. Takuma Asahara, 19. Tom Rowe, 20. Shuhei Matsuhashi, 21. Fumiaki Tanaka, 22. Jason Emery, 23. Jamie Henry
Hurricanes: 1. Fraser Armstrong, 2. Ricky Riccitelli, 3. Ben May, 4. James Blackwell, 5. Liam Mitchell, 6. Vaea Fifita, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Reed Prinsep, 9. TJ Perenara (c), 10. Fletcher Smith, 11. Ben Lam, 12. Ngani Laumape, 13. Matt Proctor, 14. Wes Goosen, 15. Chase Tiatia
Bench: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. Xavier Numia, 18. Jeff To’omaga-Allen, 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20. Sam Henwood, 21. Richard Judd, 22. James Marshall, 23. Billy Proctor
Sharks: 1. Beast Mtawarira, 2. Kerron van Vuuren, 3. Coenie Oosthuizen, 4. Ruben van Heerden, 5. Hyron Andrews, 6. Philip van der Walt, 7. Jacques Vermeulen, 8. Daniel du Preez, 9. Louis Schreuder (c), 10. Robert du Preez, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 13. Kobus van Wyk, 14. Sbu Nkosi, 15. Curwin Bosch
Bench: 16. Fez Mbatha, 17. Juan Schoeman, 18. Thomas du Toit, 19. Tyler Paul, 20. Jean-Luc du Preez, 21. Cameron Wright, 22. Marius Louw, 23. Aphelele Fassi
Reds: 1. Harry Hoopert, 2. Alex Mafi, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Izack Rodda, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 7. Liam Wright, 8. Scott Higginbotham, 9. Tate McDermott, 10. Bryce Hegarty, 11. Jack Hardy, 12. Samu Kerevi (c), 13. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 14. Sefa Naivalu, 15. Hamish Stewart
Bench: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. JP Smith, 18. Ruan Smith, 19. Harry Hockings, 20. Adam Korczyk, 21. Moses Sorovi, 22. Duncan Paia’aua, 23. Jock Campbell
Highlanders: 1. Daniel Lienert-Brown, 2. Liam Coltman, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Jackson Hemopo, 5. Tom Franklin, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. James Lentjes, 8. Elliot Dixon, 9. Kayne Hammington, 10. Josh Ioane, 11. Tevita Li, 12. Teihorangi Walden, 13. Patelesio Tomkinson, 14. Matt Faddes, 15. Ben Smith (cc)
Bench: 16. Ash Dixon, 17. Ayden Johnstone, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Josh Dickson, 20. Luke Whitelock (cc), 21. Aaron Smith, 22. Bryn Gatland, 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Blues: 1. Karl Tu’inukuafe, 2. James Parsons, 3. Ofa Tuungafasi, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 5. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 6. Tom Robinson, 7. Dalton Papalii, 8. Akira Ioane, 9. Jonathan Ruru, 10. Otere Black, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 13. TJ Faiane, 14. Caleb Clarke, 15. Melani Nanai
Bench: 16. Matt Moulds, 17. Alex Hodgman, 18. Sione Mafileo’i, 19. Josh Goodhue, 20. Jed Brown, 21. Sam Nock, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Matt Duffie
Waratahs: 1. Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2. Damien Fitzpatrick, 3. Sekope Kepu, 4. Jed Holloway, 5. Rob Simmons, 6. Jack Dempsey, 7. Michael Hooper, 8. Michael Wells, 9. Jake Gordon, 10. Bernard Foley, 11. Alex Newsome, 12. Karmichael Hunt, 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14. Cam Clark, 15. Kurtley Beale
Bench: 16. Andrew Tuala, 17. Rory O’Connor, 18. Chris Talakai, 19. Tom Staniforth, 20. Will Miller, 21. Nick Phipps, 22. Lalakai Foketi, 23. Curtis Rona
Rebels: 1. Matt Gibbon, 2. Anaru Rangi, 3. Jermaine Ainsley, 4. Matt Philip, 5. Adam Coleman, 6. Luke Jones, 7. Richard Hardwick, 8. Isi Naisarani, 9. Will Genia, 10. Quade Cooper, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Billy Meakes, 13. Tom English (c), 14. Jack Maddocks, 15. Reece Hodge
Bench: 16. Hugh Roach, 17. Tetera Faulkner, 18. Sam Talakai, 19. Ross Haylett-Petty, 20. Rob Leota, 21. Michael Ruru, 22. Campbell Magnay, 23. Sione Tuipulotu
Stormers: Yet to be announced.
Brumbies: 1. Scott Sio, 2. Folau Fainga’a, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Sam Carter, 6. Tom Cusack, 7. Jahrome Brown, 8. Pete Samu, 9. Joe Powell, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Toni Pulu, 12. Tom Wright, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry Speight, 15. Tom Banks
Bench: 16. Josh Mann-Rea, 17. James Slipper, 18. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 19. Darcy Swain, 20. Murray Douglas, 21. Matt Lucas, 22. Wharenui Hawera, 23. Andy Muirhead
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Apbd
Guest
Wells is a smart no 8 with a high work rate and good ball skills. He is underrated, perhaps because he is not particularly big. But he has some class about him.
jeznez
Roar Guru
the more times they fail to show it the more it might have just been the wet and opposition having an off night. Not too many Tahs in the Wallabies if I was a selector and I’m a supporter! Hopefully Johnson and O’Connor drive some change in selections.
Pete Samu's Tucked Shirt
Roar Rookie
Was it really defensive grit against the Crusaders, or perhaps the Crusaders just had a shocker. That's the problem with the Waratahs and Australian rugby in general: one scrappy average win over a consistently dominant team and suddenly the hype skyrockets. The Tahs have always been defensively weak and will always struggle against a high tempo team. I don't see the Tahs changing this. They relied too heavily on Folau, who was renowned for being disinterested most of the time the Tahs were losing, not to mention a very lazy defender. The entire Tahs attitude needs to change. The problem lies with the usual core players of automatic selection in the Wallabies, no matter how poorly they play. The match ups are endlessly across the park and Cheika won't be happy with a Rebels win threatening his favourites. Fascinating match up indeed, but will the result really impact Wallabies selection? Nope
jeznez
Roar Guru
Yeah, think the Rebels are favourites. Tahs are going to have to find that defensive grit they showed against the Crusaders. Stormers put on a master class on how to take on this Rebel team last week, Rebels have strengthened since then - have the Tahs learned the lessons and can they implement them? Think this could be a fascinating match up.
Pete Samu's Tucked Shirt
Roar Rookie
Big impact needed by both benches, however the Rebels have the edge. I'm predicting 27-17 Rebels. Hodge to boot a 50+ metre penalty to turn the screws mid second half
Harry Jones
Expert
Update on missed tackles. Elton 34 Nobody else is over 20. Luke Jones is building nicely.
HiKa
Roar Rookie
So is Luke Jones. I think Gibson is OK with that contest not happening.
samalavich
Roar Rookie
i guess with dmac out he has a shot but is still in competition with solomano, sorry spelling? and stevenson for the 15 jersey over the season. seems a pretty solid option from what i've seen.
jeznez
Roar Guru
It's still where I'd prefer to see him play but sadly the Tahs don't have the depth at lock to allow him to shift.
stillmissit
Roar Guru
OOPS! saw in the thread - back in the row and forgotten as we don't need class #8's!
stillmissit
Roar Guru
Agree jeznez. I am hoping that he makes #8 for the Wallabies in the RWC. Where is he playing the team is not announced yet?
stillmissit
Roar Guru
The BIG question this week is will the Kiwi's do it again? Can they take an Aus rugby discard, Jack Debreczeni, and turn him into a big winner!!! I would bet they will, their coaches and structures make us look like the bunch of amateurs we are ATM. Maybe not this game but I am betting in a few games many will be scratching their heads. I also noted a couple of posters when he went to NZ saying he would never make it..Let's see who's right and who's wrong...
DNA
Guest
Pronunciation of the No. 1 player for the Lions is a major trap for a dyslexic commentator, hastily reading the team sheets.
PeterK
Roar Guru
disappointed that there is no head to head match up between Hanigan and L Jones
Tooly
Roar Rookie
Kurtley versus Hodge for the 15 jumper. I wonder will the Tahs be able to pay the costs that will be coming to Israel.
dazell
Roar Rookie
Great to see Clark and Newsome on the wings ahead of Rona, assume Rona will come on for AAC early 2nd half. Or maybe if Beale has a shocker at 15 on the wing for Newsome to move back to fullback.
Wadsy
Guest
Shorks look strong . Shorks by 30.
Pete Samu's Tucked Shirt
Roar Rookie
Tahs are still decent and will look to replicate the game against the Reds: bog it down to their level, whereas the Rebels will want to play fast and with plenty of high ball to Beale. This could prove another banana skin of a game for the Rebels.
jeznez
Roar Guru
That’s about as well as Gibson can structure the team. Great to see Holloway back. Go Tahs!