The Queensland Reds have been rocked by the news that Test centre Jordan Petaia is flying home to Brisbane.

Petaia picked up a shoulder injury at training and has been replaced by another rising talent, Hunter Paisami.

The unbeaten Brumbies have made three changes to play the Highlanders on Saturday as they look to top the Super Rugby ladder and equal their second best winning streak at home.

And Waratahs coach Rob Penney has handed 20-year-old Junior Wallabies star Angus Bell his first start in Friday’s crucial derby clash with the Rebels.

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BLUES v CRUSADERS in Auckland, Friday 5.05pm AEST

Blues coach Leon MacDonald has made just one change to his starting lineup from the one that beat the Waratahs, with All Blacks prop Ofa Tuungufasi replacing Sione Mafileo at tighthead.

The other change is on the bench as loose forward Akira Ioane drops out for USA international Tony Lamborn, who has recovered from an infection.

Meanwhile, superstar recruit Beauden Barrett was a notable presence at Blues training on Wednesday after returning from an extended holiday that included attending the Super Bowl in Miami.

However, Barrett remains off limits for the selectors.

“He’s down to play probably round seven,” Blues forwards coach Tom Coventry said.

“That’s what we’ve got planned.

“He’s got to get himself through a couple of club games and some return to play protocol which we’re pretty hard on.

“As long as he can tick those boxes and make sure he feels comfortable stepping back into Super Rugby and being the best he can be, then we’ll be fine.

“He’s in great nick.

“He’s a true professional, and knows how to keep himself in shape when he’s away from the team.

“He’s going to be short of a few games of footy but we’ve got a plan around how we get him ready to play

“It won’t be too long before he’s back with us.”

Meanwhile, the Crusaders have regained five-eighth Richie Mo’unga from injury but have lost No 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas.

Mo’unga’s return following the loss to the Chiefs sees David Havili revert to fullback and Will Jordan drop back to the bench.

Tom Sanders replaces Douglas at the back of the scrum while Cullen Grace will make his first start on the blindside.

“Cullen is an exceptional talent and he’s building nicely,” Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said.

“We were looking forward to giving him a start, it’s probably come a little bit earlier than expected, but he’s good to go.”

BLUES (15-1): Matt Duffie, Jordan Hyland, Joe Marchant, TJ Faiane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta, Jonathan Ruru, Hoskins Sotutu, Blake Gibson, Dalton Papalii, Josh Goodhue, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Ofa Tuungufasi, James Parsons, Karl Tu’inukuafe

Reserves: Kurt Eklund, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Sione Mafileo, Tom Robinson, Tony Lamborn, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Emoni Narawa

CRUSADERS (15-1): David Havili, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Tom Sanders, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitchell Dunshea, Scott Barrett (c), Oliver Jager, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody

Reserves: Andrew Makalio, George Bower, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Sione Havili, Mitchell Drummond, Brett Cameron, Will Jordan

Referee: Paul Williams (NZ)

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REBELS v WARATAHS in Melbourne, Friday 7.15pm AEST

Ryan Louwrens will get his first start for the Rebels, partnering Matt To’omua in the halves for their crunch clash against the Waratahs.

Louwrens will replace Fiji international Frank Lomani, while To’omua has been cleared of a head knock for the AAMI Park match between two sides who have yet to record a victory.

“He’s a hell of a physical, confrontational No 9 and I think he’s one of those players who does more through actions than words,” Rebels coach Dave Wessels said.

“He’s incredibly fit, fast and has got a good pass on him.”

The Rebels have also named Richard Hardwick at openside flanker while Campbell Magnay will start at No 13, pushing Wallaby Reece Hodge to the wing.

Meanwhile, Waratahs coach Rob Penney has handed Junior Wallabies prop Angus Bell his first start and promoted former Rebels star Jack Maddocks.

Bell comes in at loosehead with Harry Johnson-Homes switching to tighthead and Wallabies front rower Tom Robertson dropped to the bench while Jed Holloway replaces Lachlan Swinton at blindside flanker.

Bell is the son of former Wallabies hooker Mark — who is now NSW’s scrum coach.

“I think Angus’s mum provided him the athletic genes,” Penney joked.

“Angus is an outstanding prospect.

“When you’re considering putting a young guy into a starting position, and the front row in particular, it is about their physical and mental ability to cope and Angus has proved over the last couple of weeks that he is more than capable.

“It’s going to add to his development rather than be detrimental.

“He’s unusually athletic for a front rower.

“He’s very strong and technically very able.

“He’s been in the lounge from an early age learning his craft in front of the television with his old man.

“All those elements are key but the biggest one is his mental application.

“He’s got a deeply ingrained winning attitude and resilience.”

In the backs, Maddocks and Cameron Clark each make their first start of the season on the wings, with Alex Newsome moving to outside centre and Mark Nawaqanitawase and Lalakai Foketi dropping to the bench.

“Alex’s workrate, communication and skillset will hopefully help us get the section between our set piece and outsides working more efficiently,” Penney said.

“We were a bit stumbly, bumbly through that area and it gives Lalakai an opportunity to just step back and maybe learn some things.”

REBELS (15-1): Dane Haylett-Petty (c), Reece Hodge, Campbell Magnay, Billy Meakes, Marika Koroibete, Matt To’omua, Ryan Louwrens, Isi Naisarani, Richard Hardwick, Michael Wells, Matt Philip, Ross Haylett-Petty, Ruan Smith, Anaru Rangi, Matt Gibbon.

Reserves: Steven Misa, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Gideon Koegelenberg, Rob Leota, Angus Cottrell, Frank Lomani, Andrew Kellaway

WARATAHS (15-1): Kurtley Beale, Cameron Clark, Alex Newsome, Karmichael Hunt, Jack Maddocks, Will Harrison, Jake Gordon, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper, Jed Holloway, Rob Simmons (c), Tom Staniforth, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Robbie Abel, Angus Bell

Reserves: Damien Fitzpatrick, Tom Robertson, Tetera Faulkner, Ryan McCauley, Lachlan Swinton, Mitch Short, Lalakai Foketi, Mark Nawaqanitawase

Referee: Damon Murphy (AUS)

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SUNWOLVES v CHIEFS in Tokyo, Saturday 2.45pm AEST

The Sunwolves have a strong Australian accent in their team to host the Chiefs in Tokyo.

James Dargaville, Ben Te’o, Tautalatasi Tasi and Jake Schatz have all been named in the starting lineup as the Sunwolves look to build on their round one upset against the Rebels.

The Sunwolves had the bye in round two.

Meanwhile, former All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson will make a feelgood return to Super Rugby in what will be the 37-year-old’s Chiefs debut.

Thomson, who also played for the Highlanders, Reds and Rebels, sustained a serious spinal infection in 2018 and spent two months in a Tokyo hospital.

Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has decided to rest big guns Sam Cane, Aaron Cruden and Anton Lienert-Brown for the match.

“We have started the season two from two, to continue this momentum it is important we rotate our squad,” Gatland said.

“We have rested several players this weekend, but this provides an opportunity for those who have been working hard over the preseason to have some game time.

“We are coming off the back of two tough games and we are pleased to be where we are, but we know the Sunwolves are a competitive side who can upset teams.

“They stunned us last year winning 30-15 in their first overseas win.

“Our job is to build on what we have achieved so far and continue to show improvement.”

SUNWOLVES (15-1): James Dargaville, Siosaia Fifita, Keisuke Moriya (co-c), Ben Te’o, Tautalatasi Tasi, Garth April, Naoto Saito, Jake Schatz (co-c), Mitch Jacobson, Shunsuke Nunomaki, Kotaro Yatabe, Michael Stolberg, Conraad van Vuuren, Jaba Bregvadze, Jarred Adams

Reserves: Efi Ma’afu, Chris Eves, Hencus van Wyk, Justin Downey, Tevita Tupou, Takahiro Kimura, Shogo Nakano, JJ Engelbrecht

CHIEFS (15-1): Damian McKenzie, Shaun Stevenson, Quinn Tupaea, Alex Nankivell, Solomon Alaimalo, Kaleb Trask, Brad Weber (c), Dylan Nel, Lachlan Boshier, Adam Thomson, Michael Allardice, Tyler Ardron, Atu Moli, Bradley Slater, Aidan Ross

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ross Geldenhuys, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Mitchell Brown, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Tiaan Falcon, Orbyn Leger

Referee: Angus Gardner (AUS)

Barrett's monster 63m kick 0:58

HURRICANES v SHARKS in Wellington, Saturday 5.05am AEST

Hurricanes co-captain Dane Coles will make his first appearance of the season after being named on the bench for the date with the Sharks.

All Blacks hooker Coles was left at home for the opening two rounds as the Hurricanes started the season in South Africa and Argentina.

“We wanted to make sure he was 100 per cent coming back in,” Hurricanes coach Jason Holland said.

“He’s taken his time in preseason and is in great nick because of it.

“As we know with Colesy, he’s dying to get out there, and is adding value across the park.”

In changes to the starting team, Vince Aso replaces Billy Proctor at outside centre, flanker Vaea Fifita comes in for Du’Plessis Kirifi and lock Isaia Walker-Leawere will start in the absence of James Blackwell (toe).

Jackson Garden-Bachop retains the No 10 jersey after doing a solid job in the win over the Jaguares.

“Jacko controlled the game really well,” Holland said.

“We were happy with his run and his kick.

“The decision making and being able to boss us around the park was a massive part of what he did last week and he deserves another crack at it.”

The Sharks have made just the one change, but it is a significant one following the withdrawal of talented playmaker Curwin Bosch.

Bosch has returned home because of family matters.

In his place comes Boeta Chamberlain who made his debut off the bench in last week’s massive 42-20 win over the Highlanders.

HURRICANES (15-1): Jordie Barrett, Wes Goosen, Vince Aso, Ngani Laumape, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, TJ Perenara (c), Reed Prinsep, Gareth Evans, Vaea Fifita, Scott Scrafton, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tyrel Lomax, Asafo Aumua, Fraser Armstrong

Reserves: Dane Coles, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Liam Mitchell, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Jamie Booth, Fletcher Smith, Billy Proctor

SHARKS (15-1): Aphelele Fassi, Madosh Tambwe, Lukhanyo Am (c), Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Boeta Chamberlain, Louis Schreuder, Sikumbuzo Notshe, Tyler Paul, James Venter, Hyron Andrews, Ruben van Heerden, Thomas du Toit, Kerron van Vuuren, Ox Nche.

Reserves: Craig Burden, Juan Schoeman, John-Hubert Meyer, Le Roux Roets, Dylan Richardson, Phendulani Buthelezi, Sanele Nohamba, Jeremy Ward.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZ)

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BRUMBIES v HIGHLANDERS in Canberra, Saturday 7.15pm AEST

The unbeaten Brumbies have made three changes as they look to top the Super Rugby ladder and equal their second best winning streak at home.

Wallabies veteran James Slipper replaces Scott Sio at loosehead prop, Will Miller earns his first start for sidelined No 7 Tom Cusack (concussion) and lock Darcy Swain returns from injury.

Flanker Lachlan McCaffrey, prop Tom Ross and dynamic outside back Len Ikitau have all been named on the bench for their potential first games of the season.

“We’re really fortunate to be able to rotate James and Scott in the front row, it’s something that worked well for us last year and we’ll keep assessing it moving forward,” Brumbies coach Dan McKellar said.

“I’m excited to see Will get his first start as he’s been great for us off the bench and to have Locky back is excellent too, he brings a lot of experience and leadership to the team.”

The Brumbies are chasing an 11th straight win at Canberra Stadium when they host the Highlanders on Saturday night.

They are the only Australian team to win this season after two rounds and can finish the weekend on top of the table if results fall their way.

Meanwhile, Shannon Frizell gets a first decent shot at restating his All Blacks credentials after being named in the Highlanders team.

Powerful backrower Frizell is among three starting changes from the side well beaten 42-20 by the Sharks in Dunedin last week and will want to make an early statement.

New All Blacks coach Ian Foster this week pronounced his desire for some sizeable loose forwards to put their hands up following the departure of former captain Kieran Read.

Openside specialists Ardie Savea and Sam Cane are proven Test backrowers but a host of new contenders could be on the radar, including impressive young Highlanders No 8 Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, one of the few to shine in their disappointing opener.

Frizell, the brother of NRL star Tyson Frizell, impressed off the bench last week and could shed his tag as a fringe All Black.

The Tongan-born 26-year-old is a powerful ball carrier who has bagged nine caps, including four at last year’s World Cup, where he was a late replacement for the injured Luke Jacobson.

With All Blacks Luke Whitelock, Liam Squire and Elliot Dixon having left the Highlanders, Foster will take particular note of the progress of Frizell and the dynamic Mikaele Tu’u.

Frizell replaces Dillon Hunt while the other starting changes are at lock where Jesse Parete replaces the injured Pari Pari Parkinson, and on the wing where Sio Tomkinson usurps rookie Tima Fainga’anuku.

Coach Aaron Mauger has retained last year’s five-eighth revelation Josh Ioane at inside centre, hoping it will help his team’s chances of recording a fifth straight win over the Brumbies.

BRUMBIES (15-1): Tom Banks, Solomone Kata, Tevita Kuridrani, Irae Simone, Tom Wright, Noah Lolesio, Joe Powell, Pete Samu, Will Miller, Rob Valetini, Murray Douglas, Darcy Swain, Allan Ala’alatoa (c), Folau Fainga’a, James Slipper

Reserves: Connal McInerney, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachlan McCaffrey, Ryan Lonergan, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead

HIGHLANDERS (15-1): Josh McKay, Sio Tomkinson, Rob Thompson, Josh Ioane, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, James Lentjes (c), Shannon Frizell, Jesse Parete, Josh Dickson, Siate Tokolahi, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone

Reserves: Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Conan O’Donnell, Jack Whetton, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Dillon Hunt, Kayne Hammington, Michael Collins

Referee: Nic Berry (AUS)

LIONS v STORMERS in Johannesburg, Sunday 12.05am AEST

Competition leaders the Stormers have made three changes to their side for their local derby against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Coach John Dobson has been forced into make two changes following scrum-half Herschel Jantjies and back-row Jaco Coetzee’s injuries. They have been replaced by Godlen Masimla and Juarno Augustus respectively.

The other change is up front where Wilco Louw will start ahead of Frans Malherbe.

Meanwhile, the Lions have made just the one change bringing in Manie Rass at outside centre.

Both sides are coming off victories in round two, where the Lions beat the Reds and the Stormers had their second successive shut out, claiming a 13-0 victory over the Bulls at Newlands.

“It is always a tough assignment to travel up to Johannesburg, but it is a challenge that the team has really embraced this week,” Dobson said.

“We have made a solid start to the season at home, but we need to back that up with good performances away from home and that starts this weekend against the Lions.”

LIONS (15-1): Andries Coetzee, Tyrone Green, Manie Rass, Dan Kriel, Courtnall Skosan, Elton Jantjies (c), Morne van den Berg, Len Massyn, Vincent Tshituka, Marnus Schoeman, Marvin Orie, Ruben Schoeman, Jannie du Plessis, Pieter Jansen, Dylan Smith.

Reserves: Jan-Henning Campher, Sti Sithole, Carlu Sadie, Wilhelm van der Sluys, Willem Alberts, Hacjivah Dayimani, Dillon Smit, Wandisile Simelane.

STORMERS (15-1): Dillyn Leyds, Sergeal Petersen, Ruhan Nel, Jamie Roberts, Seabelo Senatla, Damian Willemse, Godlen Masimla, Juarno Augustus, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Johan du Toit, Chris van Zyl, Salmaan Moerat, Wilco Louw, Scarra Ntubeni, Steven Kitshoff (c)

Reserves: Chad Solomon, Ali Vermaak, Frans Malherbe, JD Schickerling, Cobus Wiese, Ernst van Rhyn, Paul de Wet, Jean-Luc du Plessis

Referee: Jaco Peyper (SA)

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JAGUARES v REDS in Buenos Aires, Sunday 10am AEST

Queensland’s hopes of breaking their 2020 duck against the Jaguares have taken a hit with Test back Petaia ruled out.

Petaia, who started at outside centre against England in the Wallabies’ quarter-final loss last October, sustained a shoulder injury at training. He has been replaced in the No.13 jersey by Hunter Paisami.

“We’re gutted for Jordan,” Reds coach Brad Thorn said.

“He’ll return home with the squad and will be looked at for further diagnosis. It’s personally frustrating for him and also for us as a group on the field.”

Elsewhere, the Reds have made a few changes to their starting XV, with Jock Campbell moving from the wing to replace Bryce Hegarty at fullback, who has dropped to the bench.

Elsewhere, Chris Feauai-Sautia will make his first appearance in 2020 on the right-wing.

The other change is in the forward pack with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto moving to the No.6 position, which has allowed Angus Blyth to start in the second-row alongside Izack Rodda.

“We’ve got a tough opposition again in the Jaguares,” Thorn added.

“They’re last year’s finalists and a slick outfit so they’ll be a tough opponent.

“We want to take the learnings from last week and the week before. We’ve had two tight games and we’re looking to finish this tour with something to bring back with us.”

The Jaguares have reacted from their last minute 26-23 loss to the Hurricanes at home by making a couple of key changes.

Former national captain Agustin Creevy returns at hooker for Julian Montoya.

In the backline Felipe Ezcurra starts ahead of Tomas Cubelli, while Bautista Delguy returns on the right wing.

JAGUARES (15-1): Santiago Carreras, Bautista Delguy, Matias Moroni, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Emiliano Boffelli, Domingo Miotti, Felipe Ezcurra, Rodrigo Bruni, Marcos Kremer, Tomas Lezana, Lucas Paulos, Guido Petti, Lucio Sordoni, Agustin Creevy, Mayco Vivas

Reserves: Julian Montoya, Javier Diaz, Joel Sclavi, Matias Alemanno, Javier Ortega Desio, Tomas Cubelli, Tomas Albornoz, Juan Cruz Mallia

REDS (15-1): Jock Campbell, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Hunter Paisami, Hamish Stewart, Henry Speight, James O’Connor, Tate McDermott, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright (c), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Blyth, Izack Rodda, Taniela Tupou, Alex Mafi, JP Smith

Reserves: Sean Farrell*, Dane Zander, Josh Nasser, Harry Hockings, Angus Scott-Young, Moses Sorovi, Isaac Lucas, Bryce Hegarty

Referee: Federico Anselmi (ARG)

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