Reds face first pressure test
Graham named a 30-man squad for the encounter at Ballymore Stadium and will be looking to see how his players shape up for waht will be their first hit out for the season.
"I'm excited by the progress we've made physically in the pre-season but it's now about testing ourselves under pressure," said Graham.
"There is a lot of competition for spots and that's a good position to be in."
The squad features 20 returning Reds, as well as 10 players who will be pulling on the Reds jersey for the first time. Included in those new to the team colours are former National Rugby League wing Eto Nabuli, former Rebels lock Cadeyrn Neville and boom teenage prop Taniela Tupou.
The side will be led by Wallabies lock Rob Simmons.
Reds: 15 Karmichael Hunt, 14 Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13 Samu Kerevi, 12 Henry Taefu, 11 Eto Nabuli, 10 Jake McIntyre, 9 Nick Frisby, 8 Jake Schatz, 7 Liam Gill, 6 Lolo Fakaosilea, 5 Rob Simmons (captain), 4 Cadeyrn Neville, 3 Sam Talakai, 2 Andrew Ready, 1 Ben Daley.
Replacements – from: Saia Fainga'a, Sef Fa’agase, Taniela Tupou, Ben Matwijow, Lukhan Tui, Curtis Browning, Maclean Jones, Michael Gunn, James Tuttle, Mack Mason, Chris Kuridrani, Duncan Paia'aua, Campbell Magnay, Alex Gibbon, Sam Greene.
Date: Saturday, February 6
Venue: Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 19.30 (21.30 NZ time; 08.30 GMT)
Referee: Andrew Lees (Australia)
Assistant referees: Rohan Hoffman (Australia), Damien Mitchelmore (Australia)
