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Queensland coach Phil Mooney continues to ring big changes with the struggling Reds by dumping flanker David Croft and promoting exciting playmaker Quade Cooper.
Croft is the most stunning of three changes to his starting side for Saturday night's Super 14 clash against the defending champion Bulls, replacing the 107-game veteran with unheralded youngster Tasi Luafutu.
Quick-jinking five-eighth Cooper also gets his first start of the season which has sparked a backline reshuffle with Berrick Barnes moving to inside centre.
The ineffective midfield combination for last week's 34-16 loss to the Stormers, Morgan Turinui and Peter Hynes, have also shifted one position further out at the expense of Brando Va'aulu.
Seasoned lock Van Humphries returns to the second row at the expense of Ed O'Donoghue after the lineout suffered for his absence.
Australian Sevens backrower Scott Higginbotham comes onto the bench, while another youngster, 21-year old Ben Lucas, replaces reserve scrumhalf Will Genia in the 22.
Big changes as Reds search for form
AAP - March 12, 2008, 1:34 pm
Mooney had already taken the captaincy away from John Roe and handed it to Sam Cordingley ahead of this week's game.
"There are some young guys getting a big opportunity this week to play for Queensland against one of the best provincial rugby teams in the world," Mooney said.
"It will be a big occasion for them and we're confident they'll rise to it, with the support of the more experienced players around them."
Queensland: Chris Latham, Clinton Schifcofske, Morgan Turinui, Berrick Barnes, Peter Hynds, Quade Cooper, Sam Cordingley (capt), Leroy Houston, Poutasi Luafutu, John Roe, James Horwill, Van Humphries, Dayna Edwards, Sean Hardman, Greg Holmes. Res: Stephen Moore, Rodney Blake, Ed O'Donoghue, David Croft, Ben Lucas, Brando Va'aulu, Scott Higginbotham.