Reds get Lynagh back
Tom Lynagh is set to return from injury for the Reds as Super Rugby Pacific hits Round 7 — a timely availability boost for the Queensland side (rugby.com.au). Round 7 also features a Waratahs decision to use a 6‑2 bench split in their derby with the Brumbies, and the Western Force will hold off on rushing new NRL signing Zac Lomax into action — plus an updated injury/unavailability list was released ahead of the weekend. ( )
Tom Lynagh is listed to make his first Super Rugby Pacific minutes of the 2026 season by coming off the bench for the Reds. (espn.com.au) Queensland captain Fraser McReight is named to return to the starting XV after being rested last week, and the Reds enter Round 7 with a 4-1 record as they hunt their first win in New Zealand since 1998. (rugby.com.au) NSW Waratahs’ eight replacements are Folau Fainga’a, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott‑Young, Teddy Wilson and Triston Reilly — a clear 6‑forwards/2‑backs bench split for Friday’s Brumbies derby. (rugby.com.au) Western Force coach Simon Cron has confirmed Zac Lomax will not be rushed into a debut this weekend, with the code‑switching winger having signed a two‑year deal with the Force and Rugby Australia but remaining a “day‑by‑day” prospect for selection. (rugby.com.au) The official Round 7 injury/unavailability list names Blues captain Dalton Papali’i with a back complaint and shows Queensland’s list including Lachie Anderson, Josh Canham, Nicholas Conway, Massimo De Lutiis, Josh Flook, Carter Gordon, Tate McDermott and Ben Volavola. (rugby.com.au) Reds coach Les Kiss has publicly urged a measured approach to Lynagh’s comeback after a disrupted 2025 that included multiple concussions and a hamstring issue, reinforcing that the club will manage his minutes carefully. (rugby.com.au)
