James O’Connor named at flyhalf for Reds clash

James O’Connor has been named to start in the flyhalf position against the Reds at AAMI Park in Melbourne on 8 March 2013.

O’Connor will also retain the captaincy for the match, as the 22-year old took over the leadership role against the Waratahs last week from Gareth Delve, who remains on the injured-list.

O’Connor will be stepping in at number 10 for Kurtley Beale, who has to undergo an operation on his hand.

Uncapped utility back Angus Roberts has been called up and named at fullback for the starting XV.

The Rebels team to play the Reds at AAMI Park on 8 March 2013:

15. Angus Roberts*
14. Richard Kingi
13. Mitch Inman
12. Lachlan Mitchell
11. Alex Rokobaro
10. James O’Connor (c)
9. Nick Phipps
8. Scott Higginbotham
7. Scott Fuglistaller
6. Luke Jones
5. Cadeyrn Neville
4. Hugh Pyle
3. Laurie Weeks
2. Ged Robinson (vc)
1. Nic Henderson

16. Shota Horie
17. Paul Alo-Emile
18. Jordy Reid
19. Jarrod Saffy
20. Nic Stirzaker
21. Rory Sidey
22. Tom English

*Uncapped Super Rugby and Rebels