JOE Ofahengaue has been sent to the Queensland Cup, creating a chance for young front rower Lindsay Collins to start for the Broncos under 20s this Saturday at Suncorp Stadium.
Ofahengaue has played both NRL and NYC this year, but now heads to play for Ipswich in the Intrust Super Cup.
It is all part of the Broncos' plan in developing players through the levels.
"This is part of the development process we have here at the Broncos," said Brisbane under 20s coach Craig Hodges.
"We have a few senior guys that have had good starts to the competition in this team and now it is time for them to go up for some experience.
"That in turn gives some of the younger guys more opportunity at this level.
"There is a strategy and purpose to everything we do with this.
"Lindsay has been playing well for us coming off the bench, so it is a chance to see what he can do as a starter now."
Sam Gee comes onto the interchange list, as does Will Brimson for the match against Parramatta that begins at 5.40pm on Saturday.
Brimson replaces back-up hooker Kalolo Saitaua, who has a high ankle sprain.