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The Reds host the Waratahs in Roma this weekend for their final trial before Super Rugby Pacific kicks off.
Team lists have been announced. The Reds look to have named a traditional 23 plus three additional players.
Reds squad
1. Dane Zander
2. Josh Nasser
3. Feao Fotuaika
4. Angus Blyth
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
6. Liam Wright
7. Fraser McReight
8. Harry Wilson
9. Kalani Thomas
10. James O’Connor
11. Filipo Daugunu
12. Hamish Stewart
13. Josh Flook
14. Jordan Petaia
15. Jock Campbell
16. Alex Mafi
17. Harry Hoopert
18. Taniela Tupou
19. Seru Uru
20. Angus Scott-Young
21. Spencer Jeans
22. Floyd Aubrey
23. Mac Grealy
24. Ryan Smith
25. Lawson Creighton
26. Taj Annan
(Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
They still have some key players to bring back in to the squad, with Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry and Suliasi Vunivalu notable absences.
The big selection to me is Petaia on the wing despite comments last week that he’d be trialled at fullback.
Perhaps Campbell will spend some time at ten and he’ll shift during the game.
Mac Grealy and Floyd Aubrey are both fullbacks so nothing is set in stone there.
Meanwhile, the Waratahs look to have named two full 15s.
Waratahs squad
1. Angus Bell
2. Tom Horton
3. Harry Johnson-Holmes
4. Jed Holloway
5. Geoff Cridge
6. Lachlan Swinton
7. Charlie Gamble
8. Will Harris
9. Jake Gordon
10. Ben Donaldson
11. James Turner
12. Lalakai Foketi
13. Izaia Perese
14. Dylan Pietsch
15. Alex Newsom
1. Tetera Faulkner
2. Mahe Vailanu
3. Tiaan Tauakipulu
4. Max Douglas
5. Jeremy Williams
6. Langi Gleeson
7. Tom Silk
8. Hugh Sinclair
9. Henry Robertson
10. Tane Edmed
11. Tevita Funa
12. Jamie Roberts
13. Nick Chan
14. Triston Reilly
15. James Ramm
I’m excited to have my first looks at Dylan Pietsch and Jamie Roberts, a couple of guys that along with Tevita Funa can seriously increase the size of the Waratahs’ back line.
My biggest question is where is Carlo Tizzano? He’s not played any of the trials with Tom Silk getting the minutes.
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I am also wondering if the two sides named mean that Dave Porecki, Ruan Smith, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jack Grant, Ratu Luke Nadurutalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase are under injury clouds or are just down the pecking order.
Michael Hooper, Ned Hanigan and Will Harrison are all to come in during the season.
This may only be a pre-season hit-out, but I for one can’t wait.
The match will be broadcast on the Reds’ website; kick-off at 7:30pm Queensland time.
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