O'Connor hits further injury setback

The hits just keep on coming for the embattled Queensland Reds with star utility James O'Connor ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies.

O'Connor, who was switched from fly-half to fullback in a last-minute selection gambit by coach Richard Graham just hours before last week's disappointing loss to the NSW Waratahs, is battling an ongoing leg injury and has been replaced by Ben Tapuai.



The loss of arguably their most damaging player is another significant blow for the Reds, who are already grappling with an enormous injury list, the suspension of tainted cross-code su…