Seccombe out of today's match against the Western Warriors

Queensland Bulls wicket-keeper Wade Seccombe this morning ruled himself out of today's Mercantile Mutual Cup clash with the Western Warriors at the WACA Ground.

Seccombe has knee trouble and will fly home today in a bid to be fit for the Bulls' next Pura Cup match against the Victorian Bushrangers in Melbourne from 29 November to 2 December.

His place will be taken by 32 year-old Gavin Fitness, who flew to Perth on standby yesterday. Fitness, a right hand batsman, last played for the Queensland Bulls in 1994-95 when he played three first-class matches while Seccombe was sidelined with a broken collarbone.

Western Warriors: Tom Moody (captain), Adam Gilchrist (vice-captain), Jo Angel, Ryan Campbell, Kade Harvey, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Stuart Karpinnen, Simon Katich, Justin Langer, Damien Martyn, Steve Nikitaras. Wayne Clark (coach).

Queensland Bulls: Stuart Law (captain), Jimmy Maher, Martin Love, Andrew Symonds, Lee Carseldine, Brendan Creevey, Gavin Fitness, Scott Prestwidge, Andy Bichel, Scott O'Leary, Adam Dale. Bennett King (coach).

Match details: Umpires: Keith Rinaldi, Randolph Woolridge, Ric Evans (match referee). Hours of play: 2.30pm-6pm, 6.45pm-10.15pm. Tickets at the gate only (adults $8.50, children and concession $4, family $17).