Reds coach Brad Thorn has responded to his facet’s disappointing loss to Melbourne Rebels by making 4 modifications to Queensland’ beginning crew for Friday night time’s Super Rugby Pacific conflict towards the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium.
Coming into the beginning 15 are halfback and co-captain Tate McDermott, winger Suliasi Vunivalu. centre Isaac Henry and prop Peni Ravai.
Dropping to the bench are half Kalani Thomas and front-rower Dane Zander. Centre Hunter Paisami is injured, whereas winger Filipo Daugunu has gone from beginning to being solely omitted of the Reds’ 23-man squad.
The Reds’ 40-34 loss to the Rebels at AAMI Park final Saturday night time was their third defeat in 5 matches this season, with the Queenslanders having fallen to sixth on the ladder.
The Crusaders are 4 factors forward of the Reds, having received three from 5.
“The Crusaders are one of the world’s best teams and have been for a long time. We look forward to the challenge this Friday night,” Thorn stated.
Flanker Fraser McReight will make his fiftieth look for Queensland.
“It’s great to see Fraser bring up his 50th Queensland cap. It’ll be a special occasion for him in front of his friends and family at Suncorp Stadium,” Reds coach Brad Thorn stated.
McReight referred to as on the Reds to enhance their self-discipline.
“It is frustrating,” McReight stated.
“The discipline is a constant thing we talk about.
“The past two weeks, a lot of the penalties have just been stupid, and they’ve been totally in our control.
“If we are able to eradicate the stupid penalties on our end, it’s going to make it a lot easier for refs to make those 50-50 calls land on out side.”
Reds: Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Jordan Petaia, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivlu, Jock Campbell. Bench: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Angus Blyth, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, Taj Annan, Mac Grealy.
Source: www.news.com.au
