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Super Rugby Rnd 4 Reds v Drua, Suncorp Satdium 12/3 @ 6:45pm AEST

Wilson

Wilson

Michael Lynagh (62)
Reds hosting the Drua at Suncorp on Saturday, kick off at 6:45pm.

Lukhan Salakia-Loto added to the Reds injury list and it looks like Wright is still a week off coming back so I think we should see a new back row or lock debut off the bench. Probably one of Connor Vest, Keynan Tauakipulu or Lopeti Faifua.
 
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Rocky Elsom (76)
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Wilson said:
Reds hosting the Drua at Suncorp on Saturday, kick off at 6:45pm.

Lukhan Salakia-Loto added to the Reds injury list and it looks like Wright is still a week off coming back so I think we should see a new back row or lock debut off the bench. Probably one of Connor Vest, Keynan Tauakipulu or Lopeti Faifua.
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we should really be keeping track somewhere right? ASY (Angus Scott-Young) is gone for a few weeks right?

1 Foutuaika
2 Nasser
3 Tupou
4 Blyth
5 Smith
6 Uru
7 McReight
8 Wilson
9 Thomas
10 O'Connor
11 Petaia
12 Stewart
13 Paisami
14 Flook
15 Campbell

16 Faessler
17 Hoopert
18 Zonggorr
19 Tualima
20 Tauakipulu
21 Jeans
22 Creighton
23 Grealy

Did Faifau get any game time in the trials? Think he missed the Force trial
 
Wilson

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Michael Lynagh (62)
RugbyReg said:
we should really be keeping track somewhere right? ASY (Angus Scott-Young) is gone for a few weeks right?

1 Foutuaika
2 Nasser
3 Tupou
4 Blyth
5 Smith
6 Uru
7 McReight
8 Wilson
9 Thomas
10 O'Connor
11 Petaia
12 Stewart
13 Paisami
14 Flook
15 Campbell

16 Faessler
17 Hoopert
18 Zonggorr
19 Tualima
20 Tauakipulu
21 Jeans
22 Creighton
23 Grealy

Did Faifau get any game time in the trials? Think he missed the Force trial
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Yeah, I reference the Draft Rugby casualty ward they put out every round to check but it's never entirely up to date and so much of this info is in a throw away line at the end of an article about something else (e.g. the Wright situation quoted below).

ASY (Angus Scott-Young) is on the same timeline as Tate - round 8ish return. I don't remember Faifua getting any game time but he's the only other Lock listed in the squad. Overall that side looks pretty good though if it was a game we were less favoured in I'd prefer Vest to Tauakipulu. Tauakipulu looked a few years off being ready in the trial. That said he's got at least a development contract where as Vest seems to be sitting in that shadow squad of club players we really haven't got much detail on. I guess we could also see Wilson Blyth as he also has a development contract, but I'd be surprised if he leap frogged Tauakipulu and Faifua.

There might still be a chance Wright is back, but this is the latest from Jim Tucker:
Flanker Liam Wright (shoulder) may also be another week away.
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I guess we'll find out one way or another in a couple of hours.
 
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Connor Vest it is, McReight to captain:

REDS (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, James O'Connor, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jock Campbell, Jordan Petaia

RESERVES: Matt Faessler, Feao Fotuaika, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Spencer Jeans, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy
 
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Rocky Elsom (76)
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even better, this is how they named their team for Pacifika Round

Queensland Reds v Fijian Drua, Suncorp Stadium at 6:45pm AEST:
  1. Harry Hoopert – Brothers
  2. Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
  3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers – Tonga
  4. Ryan Smith – Brothers
  5. Angus Blyth – Bond University
  6. Seru Uru – Wests – Fiji
  7. Fraser McReight (c) – Brothers
  8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
  9. Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Maori
  10. James O’Connor – Brothers
  11. Josh Flook – Brothers
  12. Hamish Stewart – Brothers
  13. Hunter Paisami – Wests – Samoa
  14. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
  15. Jordan Petaia – Wests – Samoa
  16. Matt Faessler – Brothers
  17. Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank – Tonga
  18. Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – Papua New Guinea
  19. Connor Vest* - University of Queensland
  20. Tuaina Taii Tualima – GPS – Samoa
  21. Spencer Jeans – Bond University
  22. Lawson Creighton – Brothers
  23. Mac Grealy – University of Queensland

In honour of Queensland Rugby Union’s Pasifika Round, eight players will proudly wear the flag of their pacific background on their jersey which will be signed and auctioned off after the match to raise further funds for UNICEF Australia’s Tongan Recovery Appeal in response to the explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano and subsequent tsunami earlier this year.
 
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Michael Lynagh (62)
FIJIAN DRUA (1-15): Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramira, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Baden Kerr

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Jone Koroiduadua, Manasa Saulo, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Frank Lomani, Jona Mataiciwa, Onisi Ratave

Teti Tela gets the start at 10 with Baden Kerr at 15, Frank Lomani is straight onto the bench what must only be a week or so after joining the squad. I thought the Drua looked much better with Tela (and Muntz) at 10 last week so it's good to see him get the start.
 
Wilson

Wilson

Michael Lynagh (62)
Tupou still keen to get that (C)
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Mark Ella (57)
Be interested to see how Connor Vest goes.

The performance of Ryan Smith and impending departure of Salakai-Loto must surely be a huge motivator for a guy like Vest. I’ve only seen small amounts of him but he seems a whole hearted, gutsy type of player who Thorn would probably love to reward if he shows some capability.
 
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Watty Friend (18)
Wilson said:
I guess this is seen as the safe game to trial Petaia at fullback.
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Campbell is currently the form 15 of the Australian sides and then gets shunted to the wing where he is no where near as effective. I don’t like this selection at all. What happens if Jordan has a good game , who gets picked the next week. He is very hot and cold in my opinion and is well behind Campbell as a 15.
 
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Mark Ella (57)
Yeah, I must admit I find it hard to follow Thorn giving Campbell a big plug to the Wallabies selectors and then moving him to wing. I get they want to give Petaia exposure there but it just seems to be pushing Jocks chances aside.

I guess Thorn has been pretty consistent though on developing depth in each position, so I do see some logic there.

I hope Petaia’s hammys are okay. He looked to be struggling before he left the field last weekend.
 
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Bob Davidson (42)
Maybe Thorn has been asked to give Petaia some time at 15 by our national coach?
If so, seems like a good game to do it.
The two could easily be interchanged during the game, but yeah must be a bit of a kick in the guts for Campbell, he couldn’t really be doing any more at present.
 
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Desmond Connor (43)
Wilson said:
FIJIAN DRUA (1-15): Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramira, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Baden Kerr

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Jone Koroiduadua, Manasa Saulo, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Frank Lomani, Jona Mataiciwa, Onisi Ratave

Teti Tela gets the start at 10 with Baden Kerr at 15, Frank Lomani is straight onto the bench what must only be a week or so after joining the squad. I thought the Drua looked much better with Tela (and Muntz) at 10 last week so it's good to see him get the start.
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Teti had a great game against Rebels. Best I have seen him play in years.
 
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