Karmichael Hunt and James O’Connor vying for Queensland Reds No. 10 jersey

JAMES O’Connor has been cleared make his Reds debut — but will he replace Karmichael Hunt at flyhalf? Richard Graham is weighing his options.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: James O'Connor of the Reds looks on from the sideline during the Super Rugby trial match between the Queensland Reds and the Melbourne Rebels at Barlow Park on January 31, 2015 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

HE has labelled him as a world-class talent but Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham is yet to decide where James O’Connor fits into his plans.

O’Connor wasn’t fit enough to make the Reds line-up for Friday’s Super Rugby opener against the Brumbies in Canberra.

The former Wallaby has been cleared to play in Saturday’s home clash with the Western Force and is almost certain to start after the Reds were humbled 47-3.

Karmichael Hunt had few chances to shine for the Reds against the Brumbies.

Karmichael Hunt, making his Super Rugby debut, barely had a chance to show what he can do at five-eighth.

Graham said Hunt’s display at No. 10 in a pre-season clash against the Crusaders was still fresh in his memory as he works out where to fit O’Connor into his team.

“Karmichael was up against it there the other night, we gave him no front-foot ball whatsoever,” Graham said.

“It was a difficult night for him all round.

“Certainly now it gives you some options from which to make a decision there.”

Originally published as Karmichael Hunt and James O’Connor vying for Queensland Reds No. 10 jersey