Brad Thorn's Reds will be one of the youngest teams in Super Rugby and his Brisbane Tens side will be no different, naming 11 uncapped players in the squad for the tournament.
There is a dash of experience in the 26-man squad with James Slipper, Samu Kerevi and Kane Douglas all named but it is an otherwise youthful group that is the first sneak peek at what the Thorn era Reds may look like come round one.
Kerevi will skipper the side, a nod to his standing within the group.
"The Tens provides a good opportunity for the players to put into action what they’ve worked on throughout the pre-season," Thorn said.
"We’ve got three pre-season fixtures this year, we felt it was important to give everyone an opportunity to showcase their skills. It’s a good reward for their hard work.
"Last year’s tournament was fast and physical and provided a good challenge a couple of weeks out from the season. No doubt the guys are looking forward to getting out there in front of our home fans."
Queensland have also announced the women that will take part in a new format at this year's tournament, advancing from the three match QLD-NSW series that took place last year.
The 18-woman squad features nine Wallaroos, as head coach Michael Hayes prepares his side for the inaugural Super W competition.
The Brisbane Tens kick off at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, February 9. Buy tickets here.
SQUAD
Queensland Reds squad for the Brisbane Tens
FORWARDS
James Slipper (Bond University)
Taniela Tupou (Brothers)
Sef Fa’agase (University of Queensland)
JP Smith (GPS)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa
Andrew Ready (Easts)
Angus Blyth (Bond University)
Harry Hockings (University of Queensland)
Kane Douglas (Norths)
Angus Scott-Young (University of Queensland)
Michael Gunn (Easts)
Liam Wright (Easts)
Tai Ford (Bond University)
Reece Hewat (Norths)
BACKS
James Tuttle (GPS)
Moses Sorovi (University of Queensland)
Tate McDermott (University of Queensland)
Hamish Stewart (Bond University)
Nick Jooste (Norths)
Teti Tela (Souths)
Tony Hunt (Norths)
Samu Kerevi (C) (Souths)
Filipo Daugunu (Wests)
Jayden Ngamanu (Souths)
Izaia Perese (Easts)
Lachlan Maranta (Wests)
Queensland Women's squad for the Brisbane Tens
FORWARDS
Hana Ngaha - Sunnybank
Vuanimasei Rasolea – GPS
Cheyenne Campbell - Redlands
Ivy Kaleta - Sunnybank
Phoebe Thomas – Sunnybank
Liz Patu – Wests
Bree-Anna Cheatham – Wests/Australian Services
Kirby Sefo - Sunnybank
Kiri Lingman - Sunnybank
Lucy Lockhart – Wests/Australian Services
BACKS
Ana Afuie - Sunnybank
Zahara Temara - Helensvale
Sarah Riordan – Australian Services
Nareta Marsters - Sunnybank
Alysia Fakaosilea - Sunnybank
Samantha Treherne - Sunnybank
Alana Elisaia – Redlands
Sasha Mahuika – Sunnybank
