Three key players for the Reds are in doubt for their clash against the Highlanders this Friday.

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane, fellow Test backs Ben Tapuai and Mike Harris all underwent scans after suffering injuries over the weekend.

Ioane has a knee injury while inside centre Tapuai and utility back Harris both have hand injuries.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie said on the positive side Reds winger Dom Shipperley has overcome his back problem and is available for selection so he could replace any one of the three if they are to be ruled out.

The Reds face the Highlanders this Friday at 6.35pm.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso