Reds tweak line-up to face Chiefs

Updated June 17, 2011 13:07:00

Queensland has made two changes to its starting XV for Saturday's clash with the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Back row utility Jake Schatz earns his first start of the season at number eight, replacing Radike Samo, who drops to the reserves bench.

Young winger Dom Shipperley also moves into the starting line-up from the bench to replace Luke Morahan, who suffered a hamstring tear in the 24-21 win over Western Force in Perth last Saturday night.

New recruit and former All Black Caleb Ralph has been included on a 4-3 (four forwards, three backs) bench, along with uncapped utility back Dallan Murphy.

The Reds need a win over the Chiefs to confirm top position on the overall standings heading into the finals.

Reds squad: Jono Lance, Rod Davies, Will Chambers, Ben Tapuai, Dom Shipperley, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Jake Schatz, Liam Gill, Scott Higginbotham, James Horwill (c), Rob Simmons, James Slipper, Saia Faingaa, Ben Daley

Reserves: James Hanson, Greg Holmes, Adam Wallace-Harrison, Radike Samo, Ian Prior, Dallan Murphy, Caleb Ralph

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First posted June 17, 2011 12:56:00

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