: McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named for Queensland derby

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McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on Bond University Queensland Country in the annual Andy Purcell Cup clash at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday.

City coaches have made six changes to the side for their final match of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship, as they look to defend the Purcell Cup for the third year running.

In the forwards, Reds hooker Andrew Ready returns to the starting side after missing last weekend due to injury, with Matt Mafi shifting to the bench. Brothers work horse Luke Beauchamp has moved from the back row to the second row, with David Findlay-Henaway moving to the bench, to allow flanker Adam Korczyk his first start for the season.

In the backs, Alex Gibbon returns to the starting wing after missing last weekend due to a quad injury, while Toby White has moved to inside centre and Junior Laloifi comes onto the bench for his first match in 2016. Laloifi missed the majority of the season after suffering a hand injury while playing for Sunnybank in BLK Queensland Premier Rugby.

City head coach Rod Seib said: “City v Country matches always have something special about them. There’s that competitive tension that builds up at Ballymore throughout the week as both sides prepare for the match. You always play that little bit harder when you’re up against your mates and many of these players spent much of the year playing alongside each other at either club or Super Rugby level.

“What a great way to end the season, playing for bragging rights, against your mates, in front of your family, friends and fans at one of the best suburban grounds in Australia.”

Fans are encouraged to make the most of the family friendly kick-off time and get to Ballymore Stadium this Sunday afternoon to watch some entertaining, attacking Rugby. As is tradition with games at Ballymore, fans will be allowed on the field at half time and after the match. Young fans are also encouraged to join the centre-field tunnel to welcome the teams onto the field prior to kick off.

Brisbane City plays Queensland Country at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets are available at www.redsrugby.com.au. The match will also be broadcast live on Fox Sports.

McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Bond University Queensland Country
2:00pm AEST, Sunday 9 October
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
1. Pettowa Paraka – Reds/Eatss
2. Andrew Ready – Reds/Easts
3. Sam Talakai (C) – Reds/Brothers
4. Luke Beauchamp – Brothers
5. Lukhan Tui – Reds/Brothers
6. Adam Korczyk – Reds/University of Queensland
7. Michael Gunn – Reds/Easts
8. Isi Naisarani – Souths
9. Moses Sorovi – Queensland U20s/University of Queensland
10. Jake McIntyre – Reds/Sunnybank
11. Alex Gibbon – Reds/Norths
12. Toby White – Easts
13. Brad Lacey – Wests Scarborough
14. Chris Kuridrani – Reds/GPS
15. Jayden Ngamanu – Queensland U20s/Souths

16. Matt Mafi – Reds/Brothers
17. Markus Vanzati – Souths
18. Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank
19. David Findlay-Henaway – Brothers
20. Criff Tupou – Brothers
21. Angus Fowler – Brothers
22. Junior Laloifi – Reds/Sunnybank
23. Tuaina Tualima – Queensland U20s/Sunnybank