Brink out, Smith doubtful

Brink injured his left shoulder in his team's 24-36 defeat to the Jaguares in Buenos Aires and is not available this week.

Prop Dylan Smith is the other Lions casualty from the game.

Smith will be assessed this week after leaving the field against the Jaguares with a shoulder injury as well.

The Reds are coming off a narrow 20-22 defeat at the hands of the Crusaders in Brisbane. 

After their meeting at Ellis Park, the Reds travel to Argentina to face the Jaguares to complete their two-week tour.