Reds make two changes for Sharks

David Skippers

Reds head coach Brad Thorn has made two changes to his starting side for Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium.

Harry Hockings will start at lock for the first time this season, while back-row Angus Scott-Young has been recalled into the 23 for this weekend’s clash.

There are a further two changes to the reserves with Scott-Young’s promotion to blindside flanker seeing Lukhan Salakaia-Loto set to come on as a finisher and provide impact off the bench.

After serving a five-week suspension following a dangerous tackle during Queensland’s opening pre-season fixture in Gladstone, Filipo Daugunu comes back into the side for Saturday’s match.

Thorn said: “We’ve got a tough opponent in the Sharks. They’re on the last leg of their tour and will be looking to finish strongly.

“It’s great to be at home again this week. We love playing in front of our Queensland fans. We look forward to another good crowd on Saturday night.

“We’ll continue to work hard this week and grow our game, as the guys push towards their potential.”

Reds: 15 Jock Campbell, 14 Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13 Hunter Paisami, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Henry Speight, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Tate McDermott, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Liam Wright (c), 6 Angus Scott-Young, 5 Harry Hockings, 4 Izack Rodda, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Alex Mafi, 1 JP Smith
Replacements: 16 Ed Craig, 17 Harry Hoopert, 18 Josh Nasser, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Fraser McReight, 21 Scott Malolua, 22 Isaac Lucas, 23 Filipo Daugunu

Date: Saturday, February 29
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 18:15 local (08:15 GMT)
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Graham Cooper (Australia), Jordan Way (Australia)
TMO: James Leckie (Australia)

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