Queensland captain James Horwill will return from injury for the Reds’ two-game Super Rugby tour of South Africa.

Horwill missed the Reds’ 32-17 victory over the Sharks on Friday night due to a head knock, but will lead a 26-man squad in matches against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein and Stormers in Cape Town.

Horwill will replace lock Adam Wallace-Harrison in a touring group which has five new additions to the team that downed the Sharks.

Horwill, prop Ben Daley, back-rower Radike Samo, scrumhalf Nick Frisby and flyer Luke Morahan are all back.

The 2011 champions suffered losses to the Bulls and Sharks on their last tour of South Africa, but Reds coaching boss Ewen McKenzie said such results would not be on his mind this week.

“We weren’t happy with how we performed in South Africa last season but we’re in a completely different space this time round and are really looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Republic,” McKenzie said in a statement.

“For us, it won’t be a case of wanting to make amends for last year but more about ensuring we leave South Africa having set ourselves up nicely leading into the June Test window.

“With only three games left until we break for the Lions series, now is a time we need to be playing our best rugby and we’ll take plenty of confidence from last night’s win over the Sharks.”

Reds touring squad (Forwards): Albert Anae, Jarrad Butler, Ben Daley, Saia Faingaa, Liam Gill, James Hanson, Greg Holmes, James Horwill (capt), Ed O’Donoghue, Eddie Quirk, Beau Robinson, Radike Samo, Jake Schatz, Rob Simmons, James Slipper.

Reds touring squad (Backs): Quade Cooper, Rod Davies, Anthony Faingaa, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Nick Frisby, Will Genia, Digby Ioane, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Luke Morahan, Ben Tapuai.