Chris Kuridrani will start on the left wing for the Reds against the Sharks in Brisbane on Friday.

Kuridrani replaces Lachie Turner (concussion) in the only change to the team that beat the Rebels 46-29 last weekend.

While Quade Cooper is nearing full fitness after recovering from a shoulder fracture, he has been given one more week's rest with Jake McIntyre retaining the No 10 jersey.

Reds – 15 James O'Connor, 14 Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13 Karmichael Hunt, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Chris Kuridrani, 10 Jake McIntyre, 9 Will Genia, 8 Jake Schatz, 7 Liam Gill, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 James Horwill, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Greg Holmes, 2 James Hanson, 1 James Slipper (c).
Subs: 16 Andrew Ready, 17 Pettowa Paraka, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Ed O'Donoghue, 20 Lolo Fakaosilea, 21 Nick Frisby, 22 Sam Greene, 23 Ben Tapuai.

Super Rugby teams (Round 15)

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