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Vunivalu and O’Connor return to starting line-up against Moana

Vunivalu and O’Connor return to starting line-up against Moana

By Navitalai Naivalurua
13/04/2023
Suliasi Vunivalu and James O'Connor. [Image: Queensland Reds/facebook]

Suliasi Vunivalu and James O'Connor have returned to the Queensland Reds starting line-up against the Moana Pasifika in Round 8 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

The Reds have made seven changes, with Vunivalu returning at wing, while James O'Connor will start at inside centre, in place of Isaac Henry, who is out due to a hamstring injury.

Fiji-born Peni Ravai has been named on the bench.

The Reds will meet Moana Pasifika at 4.05pm tomorrow.

In other matches, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will face the Brumbies at 9.35pm tomorrow, the Hurricanes will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday, and the Force will play the Waratahs at 9.35pm Saturday.

Reds team

Sef Fa’agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Ryan Smith, Jake Upfield*, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Lawson Creighton, Jordan Petaia, James O'Connor, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell, Richie Asiata, Peni Ravai, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Lopeti Faifua, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy.

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