8 Reds Super Rugby players named in Queensland Country

Queensland Country has named eight Reds Super Rugby players in their starting line up to take on the Fiji Airways Drua in the National Rugby Championship semifinal tomorrow.

Former Wallabies captain James Slipper, hooker Alex Mafi, prop Taniela Tupou, lock Harry Hockings, halfback James Tuttle, wing Eto Nabuli, inside centre Duncan Paia'aua and outside centre Chris Feauai‑Sautia have all been named in Brad Thorn’s starting 15.

Fijian duo Eto Nabuli and speedster Filipo Daugunu have been named on the wings while former Fiji Under 20 and fly-half Teti Tela will be coming off the bench.

The Queensland Country will host the Drua at 5pm tomorrow while the Canberra Vikings will take on Perth Spirit at 9pm tonight.

Queensland Country team :

1. James Slipper, 2. Alex Mafi, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Angus Blyth, 5. Harry Hockings, 6. Angus Scott‑Young, 7. Tai Ford, 8. Caleb Timu, 9. James Tuttle, 10. Hamish Stewart, 11. Eto Nabuli, 12. Duncan Paia'aua, 13. Chris Feauai‑Sautia, 14. Filipo Daugunu, 15. Patrick James.

Reserves

16. Alex Casey, 17. Richie Asiata, 18. Gareth Ryan, 19. Phil Potgieter, 20. Ted Postal, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Tony Hunt, Teti Tela.