The Queensland Reds and Western Force will kick off the 2026 Super Rugby AUS season at Ballymore.
All eyes will be on returning flyhalf Tom Lynagh for the Reds as he suits up in the starting side for the first time in 2026.
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Winger Lachlan Anderson captains the side, which includes Wallabies Matt Faessler and Josh Flook, eager to make a statement.
Meanwhile, the Force have named cross-code star Zac Lomax to start at outside centre, back after a long stint out with injury.
Hooker Nic Dolly captains the team, looking to do one better in 2026 after going down in the Final last season.
The entire competition will be broadcast live and free via the rugby.com.au YouTube channel.
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Swyftx Super Rugby AUS Round 1
Kick-off: 1:30pm
TEAMS
REDS (1-15): George Blake, Matt Faessler, Nick Bloomfield, Will Ross, Charlie Brosnan, Tom Robinson, John Bryant, Joe Brial, Mosiah Christian, Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Josh Takai, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson (c), Will McCulloch
Replacements: Zac Hough, Harrison Usher, Zane Nonggorr, Kenneth Harris, Vaiuta Latu, Cooper Stewart, Ben Volavola, Jake Pappin, Trevor King, Jock Campbell
FORCE (1-15): Max Sawers, Nic Dolly (c), Brad Kuhn, Will Harris, Zak Healey, Kane Koteka, Jack Daly, Jackson Iose, Nathan Hastie, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Wallace Charlie, Boston Fakafanua, Zac Lomax, Ronan Leahy, Mac Grealy
Replacements: Albert Alcock, Junior Passi, Regin Pratt, Wil Taylor, Seta Baker, Tama Anderson, Luke Aiken, Tim Sail, Kurtley Beale, Sam Faoagali
