Coach Stephen Larkham’s rotation policy has rested another big name with Brumbies skipper Sam Carter to miss Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds.
Rory Arnold replaces Carter at lock and flanker Scott Fardy will captain the side while winger Tom Banks will debut in the GIO Stadium match, pushing James Dargaville to the bench.
Wallabies prop Scott Sio has been named to make his first start of the season.
Brumbies: Aidan Toua, Henry Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Kyle Godwin, Tom Banks, Wharenui Hawera, Joe Powell, Jordan Smiler, Chris Alcock, Scott Fardy (capt), Blake Enever, Rory Arnold, Allan Alaalatoa, Robbie Abel, Scott Sio. Res: Saia Fainga’a, Nic Mayhew, Ben Alexander, Tom Staniforth, Jarrad Butler, De Wet Roos, Andrew Smith, James Dargaville.