Kuridrani on the wing for Reds

 

Chris Kuridrani returns to the matchday 23 for his first game of Super Rugby in three weeks, taking the place of winger Chris Feauai-Sautia, who has been ruled out with concussion.

 

Graham has named an extended 10-man bench for Saturday's match, with two players to be omitted prior to kick-off.

 

"There hasn"t been a lot of change. Due to injuries within the squad, we made enough changes in the first 16 rounds to last a number of seasons," Graham said.

 

"I wanted to give the players an opportunity to develop combinations and confidence as we look to finish the season with a win in Sydney.

 

"I am yet to finalise the bench due to a few bumps and bruises. I went with a six-two split last week given the threat the Chiefs provide in the forward pack. I might look to run that way again but I'll see how we are after our session Saturday morning.

 

"Hendrik [Tui] was our 18th debutant last weekend. It has been a frustrating season for him but anyone who watched the game closely would have seen the reasons why we brought him to the Reds. He has also been a fantastic contributor off the field around Ballymore and at his local club Norths."

 

Reds: 15 James O'Connor, 14 Chris Kuirdrani, 13 Karmichael Hunt, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Lachie Turner, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Jake Schatz, 7 Liam Gill, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 James Horwill, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Greg Holmes, 2 James Hanson, 1 James Slipper (captain).

Replacements: 16 Saia Fainga'a, 17 Pettowa Paraka, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Ed O'Donoghue, 20 Beau Robinson, 21 Hendrik Tui, 22 Nick Frisby, 23 Jake McIntyre, 24 Ben Tapuai, 25 Jamie-Jerry Taulagi.

 

Date: Saturday, June 13

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Kick-off: 19.40 (09.40 GMT)

Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)

Assistant referees: Matt O'Brien (Australia), Michael Hogan (Australia)

TMO: Ian Smith (Australia)