The Queensland Reds have stacked their bench with experience as James O'Connor and Tate McDermott return from injury and suspension to face the Rebels.
Hunter Paisami's many styles in the centres, to go with his formidable defence, meant he was in hot demand before recommitting to the Queensland Reds.
Battling a front-row crisis, the NSW Waratahs have secured the short-term services of international props Pone Fa'amausili and Enrique Pieretto.