Brumbies Head Coach Dan McKellar has named three Fijians in his starting line up to take on Samu Kerevi and the Reds in tonight’s Super Rugby showdown at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
While McKellar has also made two changes with Rory Arnold and Lachlan McCaffrey coming into the side, Tevita Kuridrani, Henry Speight and Isi Naisarani will start for the Brumbies.
Lock Arnold replaces his brother Richie in the second row with McCaffrey.
Meanwhile, Samu Kerevi will start at Centre and Eto Nabuli will start at the wing for the Reds. Filipo Daugunu will be on the bench.
The Brumbies will take on the Reds at 9 tonight while the Blues will face the Chiefs at 6.35pm
Tomorrow, the Crusaders will take on the Stormers at 6.35pm and the Sunwolves will take on the Rebels at 9pm tomorrow.
On Sunday, the Sharks face the Waratahs at 1.05am, the Bulls meet the Lions at 3.15am while the Hurricanes take on the Jaguares at 9.40am.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Reds
15 Aidan Toua, 14 Chris Feauai‑Sautia, 13 Samu Kerevi, 12 Duncan Paia’aua, 11 Eto Nabuli, 10 Jono Lance, 9 James Tuttle, 8 Caleb Timu, 7 Liam Wright, 6 Adam Korczyk, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Izack Rodda, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Brandon Paenga‑Amosa, 1 James Slipper (captain)
Substitutes: 16 Alex Mafi, 17 JP Smith, 18 Sef Fa’agase, 19 Harry Hockings, 20 Angus Scott‑Young, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Hamish Stewart, 23 Filipo Daugunu
Brumbies
15 Tom Banks, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Kyle Godwin, 11 Chance Peni, 10 Christian Lealiifano (co‑captain), 9 Joe Powell, 8 Isi Naisarani, 7 Tom Cusack, 6 Lachlan Mccaffrey, 5 Sam Carter, (co‑captain) 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Josh Mann‑Rea, 1 Ben Alexander
Substitutes: 16 Robbie Abel, 17 Nic Mayhew, 18 Leslie Leuluaialii‑Makin, 19 Blake Enever, 20 Lolo Fakaosilea, 21 Matt Lucas, 22 Wharenui Hawera, 23 Lausii Taliauli
