Simmons returns for Newlands contest
Lock Rob Simmons returns from a shoulder injury and Curtis Browning replaced injured No.8 Jake Schatz.
Simmons' return has shifted Cadeyrn Neville to the bench. There are two further changes to the reserves, with flank Michael Gunn brought into the matchday 23 for the first time since Round One and centre Duncan Paia'aua in line to play his first game for the Reds since Round One 2015.
Reds co-interim head coach Matt O'Connor said: "It's great to have Rob Simmons back in the starting side for this weekend's match. He's an experienced campaigner and will add a bit of starch up front. We've also opted to retain Ben Matwijow in the starting side, after making his run-on debut last weekend – he stepped up, handled the extra responsibility well last weekend and deserves another opportunity.
"hile it was unfortunate to lose Jake Schatz to injury last week, Curtis Browning is a very capable replacement, who has been doing good work for us all season. We also have Michael Gunn in the 23 this weekend who can provide us with a strong presence over the ball late in the game.
"Duncan Paia'aua has been training well this year and slowly working his way back into contention. He's a talented footballer who offers us cover in a number of positions. We're looking forward to seeing what he can do when he gets on to the field.
"There is no doubt in our minds how tough this match will be. The Stormers have been the most consistent South African team over the last couple of years and we know how good we'll have to perform to get the result at Newlands on Saturday."
Reds: 15 Karmichael Hunt, 14 Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13 Samu Kerevi, 12 Anthony Fainga'a, 11 Eto Nabuli, 10 Jake McIntyre, 9 Nick Frisby, 8 Curtis Browning, 7 Liam Gill, 6 Hendrik Tui, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Ben Matwijow, 3 Greg Holmes, 2 Andrew Ready, 1 James Slipper (captain).
Replacements: 16 Saia Fainga'a, 17 Sef Fa'agase, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Cadeyrn Neville, 20 Michael Gunn, 21 James Tuttle, 22 Duncan Paia'aua, 23 Ayumu Goromaru.
Date: Saturday, April 23
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Kick-off: 15.00 (23.00 AEST; 13.00 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant referees: Quinton Immelman, Cwengile Jadezweni
TMO: Shaun Veldsman
