Rebels strengthen forward pack for Force
Jones returns to the run-on team while Reid has been reunited with his partner in crime Sean McMahon after being named in the back row alongside Colby Fainga'a at No.8.
Ah Nau's inclusion at loosehead prop sees Smith, one of four Rebels named in the 39-player Wallabies squad on Thursday, shift to tighthead.
"It's good to have a few more players back from injury this week to make sure that we go into the international break on a positive note and give us something to chase when we get back," Melbourne Rebels head coach Tony McGahan said.
"The Force's size and physicality make them a serious threat in the scrum and around the breakdown so the inclusions will be a boost to our forward pack who need to be hungry and disciplined."
Mike Harris returns to flyhalf for the first time since the Rebels opening round victory over the Force in Perth as Jack Debreczeni moves to fullback.
"We've had a difficult couple of weeks and a few setbacks but we’re a group with plenty to play for so we need to back ourselves and our abilities to get the job done on Sunday," McGahan said.
Hooker Pat Leafa returns to the reserves bench after a week out and vice-captain Scott Fuglistaller has been named as a substitute for the first time since Round Eight against the Hurricanes.
Tamati Ellison, who missed last week’s game against the Chiefs with a back injury, will be in doubt for the remainder of the season after suffering a calf injury during training mid-week.
The Rebels take on the Force for the second time this season after their first round game will be remembered for Reece Hodge's two-try and 20-point Super Rugby debut.
The Rebels have won eight of 11 previous meetings against the Force, including a 25-19 victory in the first round at nib Stadium.
Melbourne Rebels: 15 Jack Debreczeni, 14 Sefa Naivalu, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Reece Hodge, 11 Tom English, 10 Mike Harris, 9 Nic Stirzaker (captain), 8 Colby Fainga'a, 7 Jordy Reid, 6 Sean McMahon, 5 Lopeti Timani, 4 Luke Jones, 3 Toby Smith, 2 James Hanson, 1 Cruze Ah Nau
Replacements: 16 Pat Leafa, 17 Tom Moloney, 18 Tim Metcher, 19 Culum Retallick, 20 Adam Thomson, 21 Scott Fuglistaller, 22 Ben Meehan, 23 Jonah Placid.
Date: Sunday, May 29
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off: 16.05 (14.05 AWST; 06.05 GMT)
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Andrew Lees (Australia), Michael Hogan (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
