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Moana Pasifika
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Match Complete
Queensland Reds
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| D. Leuila |  | 79 | ||
| L. Tolai |  | 79 | ||
| D. Leuila | | 65 | ||
| M. Faiilagi | | 63 | ||
| 55 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 54 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 46 | | M. Faessler | ||
| 36 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 35 | | S. Vunivalu | ||
| 31 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 30 | | H. Wilson | ||
| L. McClutchie | | 29 | ||
| D. Toala | | 27 | ||
| 22 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 21 | | M. Faessler | ||
| L. McClutchie | | 13 | ||
| M. Faiilagi | | 12 | ||
| 10 | | L. Creighton | ||
| 9 | | F. McReight |
| 4 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 5 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Head coach Brad Thorn has made seven changes to his starting side, with Samoa’s Apia Park set to host Moana Pasifika for the first time. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 2.05pm AEST.
Jake Upfield will make his Queensland and Super Rugby Pacific starting debut at blindside flanker, with skipper Liam Wright ruled out with a hand injury in training. James O’Connor will run on at inside centre in place of Isaac Henry who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Suliasi Vunivalu returns to the starting side on the wing, as do props Sef Fa’agase and Zane Nonggorr, with Jordan Petaia celebrating his 50th Queensland and Super Rugby cap.
Connor Vest and Ryan Smith make for a new-look lock combination as the Reds look to break a three-game losing streak on Friday afternoon. Advertisementhttps://embed.acast.com/6204c56cad9095001242f5af
Matt Faessler will start at hooker alongside Fa’agase and Nonggorr, with Fa’agase making his return from suspension.
Angus Blyth’s three-game ban and a concussion to Seru Uru provides Vest and Smith the chance to start, while Gold Coast product Upfield will combine with Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight in the backrow.
Lawson Creighton combines with skipper Tate McDermott in the halves, with Josh Flook set to partner O’Connor in the centres.
Vunivalu returns on the wing in place of Filipo Daugunu, with Jock Campbell and Petaia starting at fullback and wing respectively.
After recovering from concussion, Tom Lynagh returns on the bench with lock Lopeti Faifua and outside back Mac Grealy also recalled.
Game information
Venue: Apia Park, Apia
Kick-off: 2.05pm (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Moana $2.12, Reds $1.72 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Moana Pasifika (1-15): Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Samiuela Moli, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Michael Curry, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili.
Replacements: Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Potu Leavasa, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Manu Paea, D’Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi.
Queensland Reds: (1-15): Sef Fa’agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Ryan Smith, Jake Upfield, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Lawson Creighton, Jordan Petaia, James O’Connor, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell.
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Peni Ravai, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Lopeti Faifua, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy.
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