The Queensland Reds have confirmed their 2022 squad ahead of the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season which will kick off in February.
Of the 35-man squad, 31 were part of the last year’s Super Rugby AU title winning team, with Bond University duo George Blake and Spencer Jeans, Wests backrower Lopeti Faifua, and teenage playmaker Tom Lynagh joining the squad.
91% of the current 35-man squad has come through the Queensland pathway having been a part of Reds Academy programs, represented Queensland at either U18s or U20s level, played Queensland Premier Club Rugby or played for either Queensland Country or Brisbane City in the National Rugby Championship (NRC) or in the U19s (URC) competition.
Reds General Manager – Professional Rugby Sam Cordingley said: “We are entering an extended period of stability as a club.
“Next year our squad will include up to ten 50-plus game players - overall they will have achieved more than 1100 collective Reds caps with 97% having only ever played professional Rugby for Queensland. We believe this level of cohesion will place us in a strong position for improved performance.
“This is a credit to our players and staff who have created an environment that is improving both individual and team performance, but most importantly it’s an enjoyable program to be part of.”
Queensland’s open their campaign against the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 19 February.
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Queensland Reds 2022 Squad (in alphabetical order)
Richie Asiata – Easts
George Blake – Bond University
Angus Blyth – Bond University
Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
Lawson Creighton – Brothers
Filipo Daugunu – Wests
Ilaisa Droasese – Wests
Josh Flook – Brothers
Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank
Lopeti Faifua - Wests
Mac Grealy – University of Queensland
Isaac Henry – Wests
Harry Hoopert – Brothers
Spencer Jeans – Bond University
Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland
Alex Mafi – Bond University
Tate McDermott – University of Queensland
Fraser McReight – Brothers
Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
Zane Nonggorr – Bond University
James O'Connor – Brothers
Hunter Paisami – Wests
Jordan Petaia – Wests
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – Souths
Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
Ryan Smith – Brothers
Hamish Stewart – Brothers
Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland
Tuaina Taii Tualima - GPS
Taniela Tupou – Brothers
Seru Uru – Easts
Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests
Harry Wilson – Brothers
Liam Wright – Easts
Dane Zander – Norths
INS
Spencer Jeans
Tom Lynagh
Lopeti Faifua
George Blake
OUTS
Brandon Paenga-Amosa
Bryce Hegarty
Moses Sorovi
