Reds out to involve Vunivalu early in vital Fiji clash

The Queensland Reds are hoping Suliasi Vunivalu (c) will fire early in his Fiji homecoming. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Tate McDermott has pledged to bring Suliasi Vunivalu into the action early in the winger's Fijian homecoming for the Queensland Reds.

The Fijian-born winger will return to the Reds' starting line-up this week, emerging teen Tim Ryan sent to the bench to catch his breath after scoring six tries in the last three games.