Reds call on Robinson
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Reds flank Beau Robinson and fullback Luke Morahan have been selected in the Reds starting line-up for their blockbuster encounter with the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
The inclusion of Robinson and Morahan represent the only two changes made to the starting side which recorded a 34-20, four-try bonus point win against the Lions at the weekend.
Morahan comes into the No.15 jersey to replace injured playmaker Ben Lucas, who wasn't able to overcome a groin injury he sustained early in the second half against the Lions.
Lucas became a late withdrawal from the Reds' 23-man touring squad with flyhalf Dallan Murphy travelling with the team to Canberra to take a place on the bench.
Robinson has been selected at blindside flank where he will partner rising star Liam Gill in a backrow that includes Scott Higginbotham at No.8.
The Reds maintain the same tight five from last week with a front row of Greg Holmes, Saia Faingaa and James Slipper joining locks Rob Simmons and James Horwill.
Morahan is the sole change to a backline that features playmaking duo Will Genia and Quade Cooper.
"The breakdown has been an important part of the game all year and we'll continue to make it the focus it deserves by starting Liam and Beau in this critical game," Ewen McKenzie said.
"It's a strategy that worked well for us when we defeated the Brumbies earlier this year and Beau is raring to go after being given last week off to bring him back to 100 percent fitness.
"Ben came very close to being right for this week but we made a decision that it would be best to not risk agitating his injury further."
A win on Saturday will see the Reds gain possession of the prestigious Rod Macqueen Cup for the first time.
Reds: 15 Luke Morahan, 14 Dom Shipperley, 13 Anthony Faingaa, 12 Mike Harris, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Liam Gill, 6 Beau Robinson, 5 James Horwill (captain), 4 Rob Simmons, 3 James Slipper, 2 Saia Faingaa, 1 Greg Holmes.
Replacements: 16 James Hanson, 17 Ben Daley, 18 Adam Wallace-Harrison, 19 Jake Schatz, 20 Nick Frisby, 21 Dallan Murphy, 22 Chris F'Sautia.
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Canberra Stadium, Canberra
Kick-off: 19.40 (09.40 GMT)
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referees: Angus Gardner (Australia), Andrew Lees (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
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