Wallabies hopeful Billy Meakes has forced his way back into the Melbourne Rebels starting side to face Queensland in their Super Rugby clash on Friday night.
Meakes has replaced Tom English at inside centre after impressing when he came off the bench in last round's loss to the Hurricanes.
Rebels coach Dave Wessels said he was looking for Meakes's combination with five-eighth Quade Cooper to help end their run of three successive losses.
Jordan Uelese is still not back in the Rebels squad but is expected to play club rugby in Sydney this week ahead of a return the following week.
MORE TO COME
The Melbourne Rebels host the Queensland Reds on Friday night, 7.30pm, at AAMI Stadium. Live on FoxSports, Kayo Sports and RUGBY.com.au Radio
Rebels team vs Reds
15. Dane Haylett-Petty (c)
14. Jack Maddocks
13. Reece Hodge
12. Billy Meakes
11. Marika Koroibete
10. Quade Cooper
9. Will Genia
8. Isi Naisarani
7. Angus Cottrell
6. Luke Jones
5. Matt Philip
4. Ross Haylett-Petty
3. Jermaine Ainsley
2. Anaru Rangi
1. Tetera Faulkner
Reserves: Hugh Roach, Matt Gibbon, Sam Talakai, Pone Fa'amausili, Rob Leota, Richard Hardwick, Michael Ruru, Campbell Magnay.
