Son of a gun to wear father’s No.10 jersey

Italy-born Tom Lynagh, who moved to Australia in 2021 from his England base to turn out to be a part of the Queensland program, has been named at flyhalf within the Reds staff for his or her opening match of the season in opposition to the Hurricanes.

“Tom Lynagh will debut at 10 and he’s earned his spot over the pre-season,” Reds coach Brad Thorn mentioned.

“We’re looking forward to seeing him in a Queensland jersey.”

A reported ankle harm suffered by skilled flyhalf James O’Connor opened the door for 19-year-old Lynagh to accomplice Reds co-captain Tate McDermott within the halves.

Elsewhere, the versatile Jordan Petaia will begin at fullback forward of Jock Campbell, who stays sidelined after present process minor ankle surgical procedure.

Also out with an ankle drawback is winger Suliasi Vunivalu, whereas co-captain and flanker Liam Wright is sidelined with concussion.

Thorn mentioned the Reds had been “excited” to kick-off their season in Townsville.

“We’ve built some strong relationships and connections across the state during our Reds to Regions tours,” the Queensland coach mentioned.

“We had a really enjoyable time in Townsville in 2021 when we played the Chiefs in front of a great crowd.

“The Hurricanes are a tough opposition that we have a lot of respect for.”

Queensland Reds: Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Lopeti Faifua, Seru Uru, Ratu Kadavulevu, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia. Bench: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase, Peni Ravai, Jake Upfield, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton.

Originally printed as Michael Lynagh’s son Tom to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for Queensland