Waratahs star Max Jorgensen benched for Queensland Reds opener, Jordan Petaia picked over Jock Campbell, team news, Wallabies [Video]

Max Jorgensen is the most exciting youngster in Australian rugby, but Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is set to ease his star fullback via the bench against the Queensland Reds in their important Super Rugby opener in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Roar can reveal Coleman will start the versatile Joey Walton in the position, as Jorgensen works his way back to full fitness after several injuries since bursting on the scene in his rookie season last year by scoring a brace of tries on debut.

He’s not the only selection surprise either, with new Reds coach Les Kiss to start Jordan Petaia over Jock Campbell at fullback despite some excellent pre-season form, The Roar understands.

It’s understood, too, that incumbent fly-half Tom Lynagh will be given first crack in the No.10 jersey for the Reds despite some strong pre-season form from teenager Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

Waratahs hooker and Wallabies incumbent captain Dave Porecki will also miss the …