For Les Kiss's Reds, the match forms an important part of their pre-season preparation ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific Season kick-off against Moana Pasifika at Suncorp Stadium.
Richie Murphy's Ulster side will also be viewing the fixture as a vital opportunity to get minutes in the legs before the return of the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign in mid-February.
With names such as Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale and James Hume in line for their returns from injury, the fixture promises to be an interesting match for both sides.
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Players to watch:
Harry Wilson
A back-rower known for his energy and work-rate, 25 year-old forward, Wilson, has been capped 22 times for Australia. After being out in the cold for a few years at international level, Wilson was brought back into the fold by Joe Schmidt and quickly impressed his new national team coach.
Wilson captained his country for the first time in the 2024 Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina in a 19-20 victory. The Queensland eight is a hot favourite to be captain for this summer's test matches against the British and Irish Lions.
Tate McDermott
Named as co-captain for the Reds UK tour, 26 year-old scrum-half, Tate McDermott, is an Australian international with 41 caps for the Wallabies.
A livewire nine, McDermott, is renowned for his sniping runs, fast passing and his speed around the ruck.
McDermott won his first cap for Australia in 2020 against New Zealand and was named vice-captain ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Tom Lynagh
Surname sound familiar? The son of legendary Australian fly-half, Michael Lynagh, Tom is very much at the beginning of his rugby career at the age of 21, but is showing good potential for the future.
Like his father, Tom is a fly-half, with strong play-making ability.
He was just 18 year-old in 2021 when he left his family in London and the Harlequins Academy to play in Australia without a senior game behind him.
Lynagh recently made his Australian international debut in a test match against Wales and has three caps for the Wallabies.
His brother, Louis, plays for Italian club Benetton, who are based in Treviso where both brothers were born.
Liam Wright
The 26 year-old blindside flanker had a standout 2024 Super Rugby campaign, with the Wallaby international playing all 15 games in the competition.
A natural leader, Wright was named the Australia captain ahead of their test match against Wales last summer and has been named co-captain alongside Tate McDermott for the Reds pre-season tour.
Wright works hard on both sides of the ball, impresses with his ability in the lineouts and has been called a key member of the Queensland side by Head Coach, Les Kiss.
Fraser McReight
Capped 25 times for Australia and known as one of the best sevens in world rugby, 25 year-old McReight, is a blindside flanker who impresses with his tenacity and work around the breakdown.
He is a powerful presence in the Queensland back row and makes vital metres for his side with his carrying.
One of Australia’s most decorated aged representative rugby players, McReight is seen by many as the heir apparent to Michael Hooper, who held the seven jersey and captaincy for many years.
McReight showcased his ability on the test stage recently, with a superb performance in the Wallabies stunning 37-42 Autumn Nations Series victory against England at Twickenham in November.
The back-rower also put in a strong showing in Dublin as Ireland edged a tight victory at Aviva Stadium by 22-19.
The flanker was awarded the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year as well as Queensland Reds Player of the Year for his remarkable consistency.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
A new signing for the Reds ahead of the 2025 season, 124kg powerhouse, Salakaia-Loto, is an athletic lock who has been a key member of the Australian national side in recent years, with 41 caps to his name.
After enjoying a stellar Super Rugby career spanning seven years, Salakaia-Loto headed overseas in 2022, signing with Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership, where he made 24 appearances.
He returned to Australian Rugby with the Melbourne Rebels in 2024, starring in their maiden finals campaign.
His primary position is in the second row but the destructive forward can also play in the already stacked Queensland back-row.
