The Queensland Reds are out to turn around their fortunes as they host the Crusaders in Brisbane.
The Reds are coming off back-to-back losses and have not defeated the Crusaders at home since the 2011 Super Rugby Final.
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Filipo Daugunu brings up 100 Super Rugby games, with Matt Faessler and Tim Ryan added to the starting side.
For the Crusaders, they are eager to stay in touch with the top four after the Brumbies and Chiefs were victorious during the week.
They will have to do it without All Black stars Codie Taylor and Will Jordan, ruled out with injury.
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Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Queensland Reds hosting the Crusaders in Brisbane.
A big chance for either side to further their finals hopes, going at least eight points clear of seventh place.
The Reds has a lot of motivation, with the 2011 title winning team in the stands.
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Nick Bloomfield, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Isaac Henry
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Leciester Fainga'anuku, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl
Replacements: Manumaua Leitu, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Johnny Lee, Louie Chapman, Rivez Reihana, Dallas McLeod
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: George Myers, Matt Kellahan
TMO: Aaron Paterson
The Reds' clash with the Crusaders will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
