Reds confirm squad for Force trial

Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 7:30 AM
Reds Media Unit
by Reds Media Unit

Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has confirmed his squad for this Saturday’s first pre-season trial against the Western Force in Perth.

The 30-man squad features 10 players who are yet to play at Super Rugby level, while new recruits and former Internationals Peni Ravai and Luke Jones will play in the maroon jersey for the first time.

Thorn said: “It’s great to have footy back.

“We’ve worked hard over the pre-season and it’s exciting to have the season in sight.

“This Saturday is an opportunity for a number of players to show what they’ve got at the next level and we’re looking forward to seeing them in action.

“The Force are always a tough contest and will be great preparation before the season starts.”

After impressing during the pre-season, Wests Hospital Cup winners Connor Anderson, Ethan Dobbins and Ben Navosailagi earn their shot for the Reds, with Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Wilson Blyth and Floyd Aubrey also new faces in the squad.

Wallabies Fraser McReight, Hunter Paisami, Jordan Petaia and Harry Wilson will feature as the Reds continue their preparation for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Queensland kick off their campaign on Saturday 25 with a huge clash against the Hurricanes at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Secure your 2023 Reds membership via https://bit.ly/3UP1YDJ.

Western Force v Queensland Reds, Saturday 4 February, UWA Sports Park, Perth, 6:00pm AEST
Forwards
  • Connor Anderson – Wests – Brisbane State High School – Everton Park Roosters
  • Richie Asiata – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School
  • Angus Blyth – Bond University – The Southport School – Casuarina Beach Rugby Club
  • Alex Davies – University of Queensland – Brisbane Grammar School
  • Ethan Dobbins – Wests – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Brothers
  • Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints
  • Luke Jones – Wests – St Pius X College – St Ives Rugby Club
  • Fraser McReight – Brothers – Brisbane Grammar School – Albany Creek Brumbies
  • Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles
  • Peni Ravai – TBC – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji
  • Ryan Smith – Brothers – St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe – Caboolture Snakes
  • Phransis Sula-Siaosi – Souths – St Joseph’s Nudgee College
  • Keynan Tauakipulu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland – Kenmore Bears
  • Seru Uru – Wests – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji – Namoli Rugby Club, Fiji
  • Harry Wilson – Brothers – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Gunnedah Red Devils
  • Liam Wright – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School – Easts
  • Dane Zander – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Albany Creek Brumbies

Backs
  • Floyd Aubrey – GPS – Marist College Ashgrove
  • Lawson Creighton – Brothers – Padua College
  • Filipo Daugunu – Wests – Dogotuki District School, Fjii
  • Josh Flook – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers
  • Mac Grealy – University of Queensland – Downlands College – Souths Toowoomba
  • Isaac Henry – Wests – Brisbane Boys College – Kenmore Bears
  • Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland – Epsom College – Richmond Rugby Club
  • Ben Navosailagi – Wests – St Peter’s Lutheran College – Wests
  • Harry McLaughlin-Phillips – Souths – Brisbane Boys College – Gunnedah Red Devils
  • Hunter Paisami – Wests – Mangere College, Auckland
  • Jordan Petaia – Wests – Brisbane State High School
  • Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Ipswich Grammar School – Souths
  • Louis Werchon – Wests – Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Maroochydore Swans

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