The Queensland Reds have stacked their bench with experience as James O'Connor and Tate McDermott return from injury and suspension to face the Rebels.
After watching his team take down the Crusaders amongst fans in Christchurch, Reds skipper Tate McDermott says there's a big buzz about their Super prospects.
Wallabies lock Darcy Swain is hoping to go out with a bang and help lead the Brumbies to a Super Rugby Pacific title before joining the Western Force in 2025.
The Queensland Reds will hope the inclusion of Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight can lead them to victory in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt wants Test five-eighth Carter Gordon to stay with rugby rather switch to the NRL but feels there's other players ready to step in.