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Wilson, Gordon Return as Reds Name Five Wallabies for Highlanders Clash

Seeking a reset at Suncorp after a heavy opener, Les Kiss restores Test experience.

Carter Gordon will run out for a long-in-the-making Queensland Reds Super Rugby debut on Friday. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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Australia skipper Harry Wilson (L) is back from injury for the Queensland Reds against Otago Highlanders

Overview

  • Queensland confirmed a matchday 23 featuring five capped players, with Harry Wilson at No.8 and Carter Gordon at fly-half.
  • Wilson returns from minor knee surgery to start, ending his one-match absence after the 36-12 loss to the Waratahs.
  • Gordon debuts for Queensland at No.10 after a brief NRL stint and a preseason leg issue.
  • Hooker Josh Nasser, scrum-half Kalani Thomas and utility back Filipo Daugunu come onto the bench, while Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott and Seru Uru remain sidelined.
  • The Highlanders arrive after beating the Crusaders then losing 26-23 to the Chiefs, and Kiss, slated to coach Australia from July, emphasized delivering a strong home performance.