Thorn names 11 uncapped players in QLD Reds squad for Brisbane 10s
Queensland Reds Brad Thorn has named 11 uncapped players in his squad for next month's Brisbane Tens tournament, which returns to Suncorp Stadium in a new day-night format this February 9-10.
The Tens will be the Reds’ second pre-season fixture in 2018, but their first against external opposition, following on from their opposed training session at their annual Fan Day at Ballymore Stadium on Friday 2 February.
The 26-man squad features 15 players with Super Rugby experience and four capped Wallabies – James Slipper, Kane Douglas, Taniela Tupou and Samu Kerevi, who was today unveiled as the latest Brisbane Global Rugby Tens ambassador and will captain the side at the tournament.
Thorn has also named 11 uncapped players in his squad, providing them an opportunity to push for selection ahead of the Super Rugby season. Last year’s tournament saw five uncapped players, including recent Wallabies debutant Izack Rodda, feature at the Tens before going on to make their Super