Super Rugby AU is kicking off this weekend and there are plenty of reasons to tune into the all-Aussie competition.
The Reds and Waratahs will kick things off on Friday night while the Brumbies and Rebels go head-to-head on Saturday.
Across the ditch, the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is into its fourth round and already the competition's top contenders are starting to rise up.
We've got all the teams, times and official information for the opening round of the competition.
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SUPER RUGBY AU
SCHEDULE
All times AEST.
Friday July 3
7:05pm - Reds vs Waratahs, Suncorp Stadium, LIVE on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports
Saturday July 4
7:15pm - Brumbies vs Rebels, GIO Stadium, LIVE on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports
REDS vs WARATAHS
TEAMS
Reds to face Waratahs
Harry Hoopert, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jock Campbell, Bryce Hegarty. Reserves: Alex Mafi, JP Smith, Josh Nasser, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Angus Scott-Young, Scott Malolua, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Josh Flook
Waratahs to face Reds
Angus Bell, Robbie Abel, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ned Hanigan, Rob Simmons, Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Mitch Short, Will Harrison, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Joey Walton, Alex Newsome, James Ramm, Jack Maddocks. Reserves: Tom Horton, Tetera Faulkner, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Tom Staniforth, Jack Dempsey, Michael McDonald, Ben Donaldson, Tepai Moeroa
REFEREES
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant 1: Damon Murphy
Assistant 2: Jordan Way
TMO: Ian Smith
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Reds - $1.36
Waratahs - $3.20
BRUMBIES vs REBELS
TEAMS
Brumbies to face Rebels
James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Murray Douglas, Rob Valetini, Tom Cusack, Pete Samu, Joe Powell, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Tevita Kuridrani, Andy Muirhead, Mack Hansen. Reserves: Connal McInerney, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Lachlan McCaffrey, Will Miller, Issak Fines*, Bayley Kuenzle, Len Ikitau
Rebels to face Brumbies
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Michael Stolberg, Josh Kemeny, Richard Hardwick, Michael Wells (VC), Ryan Louwrens, Matt To’omua (VC), Marika Koroibete, Billy Meakes, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Dane Haylett-Petty Reserves: Efitusi Maafu, Cameron Orr, Jermaine Ainsley, Trevor Hosea, Esei Haangana, Rob Leota, Frank Lomani, Andrew Deegan
REFEREES
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant 1: Amy Perrett
Assistant 2: Reuben Keane
TMO: James Leckie
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Brumbies - $1.33
Rebels - $3.35
SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA
Schedule
Saturday July 4
5:05pm - Highlanders vs Crusaders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, LIVE on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports
Sunday July 5
1:35pm - Chiefs vs Hurricanes, FMG Stadium, Waikato, LIVE on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports
HIGHLANDERS vs CRUSADERS
TEAMS
Highlanders to face Crusaders
Daniel Lienert-Brown, Liam Coltman, Jeff Thwaites, Paripari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, ,Aaron Smith (CC), Mitch Hunt, Jona Nareki, Patelesio Tomkinson, Rob Thompson, Ngatungane Punivai, Michael Collins. Reserves: Ash Dixon(CC), Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Jack Whetton, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Kayne Hammington, Bryn Gatland,Vilimoni Koroi
Crusaders to face Highlanders
Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (C), Michael Alaalatoa, Samuel Whitelock, Mitchell Dunshea, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Whetukamokamo Douglas (VC), Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Will Jordan, David Havili (VC). Reserves: Andrew Makalio, George Bower, Oliver Jager, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili, Ereatara Enari, Fetuli Paea*, Sevu Reece
REFEREES
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant 2: Paul Williams
TMO: Chris Hart
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Highlanders - $4.00
Crusaders - $1.25
CHIEFS vs HURRICANES
TEAMS
Chiefs to face Hurricanes
Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater, Nepo Laulala, Mitchell Brown, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Lachlan Boshier, Sam Cane, Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber, Aaron Cruden, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Tumua Manu, Sean Wainui, Damian McKenzie. Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Reuben O’Neill, Ross Geldenhuys, Tupou Vaa’I, Dylan Nel, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kaleb Trask, Solomon Alaimalo
Hurricanes to face Chiefs
Fraser Armstrong, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Reed Prinsep, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea, J Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ben Lam, Ngani Laumape, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Kobus Van Wyk, Jordie Barrett. Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Ben May, Alex Fidow, Vaea Fifita, Devan Flanders/Liam Mitchell, Jamie Booth, Billy Proctor, Wes Goosen
REFEREES
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant 1: James Doleman
Assistant 2: Angus Mabey
TMO: Glenn Newman
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Chefs - $1.45
Hurricanes - $2.75
