Fresh off his best performance in Wallaby gold, forward Lukhan Tui is ready turn his attention to Queensland red. The side will take on the Blues this Friday in Auckland.
MIchael Cheika has opted to start Lukhan Tui after impressive performances off the bench in the opening two June series matches. Nick Phipps will replace the injured Will Genia with Ned Hanigan and Joe Powell joining the bench.
Lukhan Tui is back for the Wallabies after missing the previous three test after injuring his thumb against the Barbarians in Sydney. Tui also welcomed good friend Taniela Tupou onto the bench for what is expected to be his first cap.
Both Duncan Paia'aua and Lukhan Tui are a strong chance for selection for the Barbarians clash and is selected will match up with several Queensland Reds teammates named in the Barbarians.
Reds forward Lukhan Tui is now a Wallabies forward after coming of the bench to finish the Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein. Fate has it that both his Super Rugby and Test debuts both happened in South Africa. Well done Lukhan.
Reds backrower Lukhan Tui has credited the coaching staff for his breakout season so far in 2017. The 20-year-old represented Australia at the U20s World Championship and says he has ambitions to wear the Wallabies jersey.
There was no love lost between the Reds and the Waratahs in a tense battle at Suncorp Stadium over the weekend. Fox Sports Kick and Chase takes you even closer to the action with Reds backrower Hendrik Tui and defence coach Jason Gilmore.
