The Queensland Reds have named a formidable side that will face the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in round 12 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.
Head coach Les Kiss has named seasoned pair Angus Blyth and Ryan Smith to start at locks, while lock options Josh Canham and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will provide cover from the bench.
Sef Fa’agase, Richie Asiata and Zane Nonggorr will be in the front rows, while Fiji-born Seru Uru and Fraser McReight will start as flankers.
Joe Brial is at number 8.
Captain Tate McDermott will partner with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in the halves, while Tim Ryan and Lachie Anderson will start on the wings.
Hunter Paisami will combine with Dre Pakeho in the centres and Jock Campbell is at fullback.
The Drua will host the Reds at 2.05pm on Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva.
In other matches this week, the Blues will host the Force at 7.05pm Friday, the Hurricanes will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday, the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs at 9.35pm Saturday, and the Highlanders will take on Moana Pasifika at 3.35pm Sunday.
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