The Reds are banking on Hamish Stewart to fill the void at flyhalf after fill in flyhalf Jake McIntyre will be signing with French club Agen.
The head geared flyhalf, Stewart impressed with the Queensland and Australian Under‑20s this season.
Among other attributes, he has the long kick in general play that the Reds have been missing.
19-year-old Stewart, will earn more Super Rugby minutes off the bench against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
While the Reds have been out of finals contention for some time, coach Nick Stiles said there is still plenty to play for.
The Reds will take on the Brumbies at 9.45pm Friday while the Force meet the Rebels at 11.55pm.
On Saturday the Waratahs take on the Jaguares at 9.45pm and on Sunday the Bulls face the Kings at 3.15am while the Stormers take on the Sunwolves at 5.30am.
Source: Fox Sports
