EXPERIENCED Queensland halfback Brett Johnstone has been selected for the Reds’ Super 12 clash on Friday night with the Northern Bulls in Brakpan. Johnstone replaces Sam Cordingley, who was forced to rest after being concussed for the second time in three weeks against the Stormers last weekend. Fiji halfback Jacob Raulini comes onto the bench. Fullback Chris Latham has been bracketed with Nathan Williams after suffering a hamstring strain, but is confident of playing.
Queensland: Chris Latham/Nathan Williams, Damian Smith, Daniel Herbert, Tim Horan, Ben Tune, Nathan Spooner, Brett Johnstone, Toutai Kefu, David Wilson (captain), Matt Cockbain, Nathan Sharpe, Mark Connors, Dan Crowley, Michael Foley, Glenn Panoho. Reserves: Jacob Raulini, Nathan Williams/Richard Graham, Elton Flatley, Mark Murray, Warwick Waugh, Andrew Heath, Brendan Cannon.