Tom Lynagh has retained his spot at flyhalf for the Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby Pacific conflict in opposition to Western Force on Sunday regardless of the return of skilled Wallaby James O’Connor.
Lynagh, the son of Queensland and Wallabies nice Michael, made his Super Rugby debut within the Reds’ embarrassing 47-13 loss to the Hurricanes in Townsville final Saturday evening.
Despite the heavy defeat, 19-year-old Lynagh did sufficient within the No.10 jersey to maintain it for at the least one other week.
It means O’Connor will return through the bench for the “Super Round” conflict in Melbourne after recovering from an ankle damage.
Reds coach Brad Thorn has made two adjustments to final weekend’s beginning workforce, with the fit-again former Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu returning to Queensland’s backline in a shuffle which has Josh Flook shifting from the wing to the centres and Isaac Henry dropping out with a hand damage.
In the forwards, Reds co-captain Liam Wright will begin at blindside flanker in his return from concussion.
Wright’s inclusion has resulted in Seru Uru shifting to lock, with Lopeti Faifua not solely shedding his beginning spot, but in addition a spot within the 23-man match-day squad.
Joining O’Connor in coming back from damage through the bench is Wallaby Jock Campbell.
“We’ll welcome back Liam, Suli, James and Jock,” Thorn stated.
“They’re all experienced players who will bring a lot to our team.”
The Reds are determined for redemption after their poor efficiency in Townsville.
The Force take profitable kind into the competition after beating the Melbourne Rebels 34-27 in Perth final Saturday.
“The Force kicked off their season with a good win last week; they’ll be a tough contest as always,” Thorn stated.
In Super Round, the competitors’s 12 matches might be performed at AAMI Park.
“We’re looking forward to getting down to Melbourne. Having all 12 teams in the one city is a great spectacle for our game,” Thorn stated.
Super Round kicks off on Friday evening when the Crusaders meet the Highlanders in an all-New Zealand affair, which might be adopted by the match between the Rebels and Hurricanes.
On Saturday, Moana Pasifika tackle the Chiefs, earlier than the Waratahs battle with Fijian Drua.
Sunday’s double-header kicks off with the Blues taking over the Brumbies earlier than concluding with the Reds-Force conflict.
Reds: Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jordan Petaia. Bench: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase, Peni Ravai, Jake Upfield, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, James O’Connor, Jock Campbell.
Source: www.news.com.au
