The uncapped Ulster hooker comes into the group as additional cover for Ronan Kelleher, who has a hamstring issue.
Jordan Petaia is battling a thigh injury that will likely keep him out of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman and cruel his chances of facing the French in three Tests later this year.
Hamish Stewart has a steep climb ahead of him to regain his Queensland Reds starting berth after coach Brad Thorn revealed he was dropped.
A Wallabies legend has called on the Reds to play rising star Jordan Petaia in a surprise position ahead of their Super Rugby AU season-opener.
Wallabies hopeful Hunter Paisami will start at outside centre for the Queensland Reds, pushing Jordan Petaia to the wing for the Super Rugby AU decider against the Brumbies.
Jordan Petaia will return to Super Rugby AU action this Saturday against the Melbourne Rebels after a helping hand from Reds boss Brad Thorn.
Following his impressive return from injury last round, Jordan Petaia will start on the wing with Chris Feauai-Sautia sidelined with a calf injury.
Queensland young gun Jordan Petaia will return for the Super Rugby AU top-of-the-table clash with the Brumbies on Saturday night.
Queensland's new-look attack will be unveiled in a Super Rugby trial game more than 200km inland of Brisbane after Jordan Petaia was named to face the Waratahs in Dalby.
Brad Thorn has dropped five-eighth Hamish Stewart to the bench as Queensland seek to end a nine-game losing streak against New South Wales on Saturday.