Queensland have won the toss and chosen to bowl at Bellerive Oval against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.

Skipper James Hopes returns to the Bulls’ line-up on Monday after missing Queensland’s last match due to injury.

For the hosts, Tim Paine will be back behind the stumps having recovered from a broken toe.

Ed Cowan and Jordan Silk will open for the Tigers on a fine, humid Hobart day.

Dominic Michael has been named 12th man for Tasmania and Luke Feldman will carry the drinks for the visitors.

Tasmania: Ed Cowan, Jordan Silk, Alex Doolan (capt), Beau Webster, Ben Dunk, Tim Paine, Luke Butterworth, Ben Hilfenhaus, Sam Rainbird, Jackson Bird, Andrew Fekete, Ben Hilfenhaus (12th man).

Queensland: Charlie Hemphrey, Joe Burns, Peter Forrest, Chris Lynn, Michael Phillipson, Chris Hartley, James Hopes (capt), Simon Milenko, Cameron Boyce, Mark Steketee, Peter George, Luke Feldman (12th man).