Coping without key players has not proved a problem for injury-hit Super Rugby minor premiers the Queensland Reds, but coping without their coach might be a little trickier.
The Reds' injury list became even longer on Tuesday when rising Test prop James Slipper was officially ruled out of their July the 2nd semi-final at Suncorp Stadium with an ankle injury.
However coach Ewen McKenzie also looks set to be a no-show at training on Wednesday after being stranded in Sydney.
The father of three had been set to fly back on Tuesday after visiting family.
But McKenzie was soon looking for alternative transport after volcanic ash ensured he became one of hundreds of thousands of Australian passengers affected by cancelled flights.
The Reds are yet to confirm when - or how - McKenzie will return to Brisbane.
McKenzie had been set to officially launch their finals campaign in Brisbane on Wednesday alongside captain James Horwill.
