Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific: Ten players to target in Round Two

Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 4:30 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Jake Gordon and Harry Wilson combine to stop a certain try

Round Two of Super Rugby Pacific is expected to be wide open as a host of stars return to action.

The Queensland Reds will play their first game whilst there are All Blacks and Wallabies back across the board for the ten teams in action.

Watch every match of Super Rugby Pacific live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

Rugby.com.au looks at ten players to consider bringing in for this week.

Harry Wilson

Wilson should be towards the top of the list of transfers this week after the Reds’ bye.

The Wallabies skipper is underpriced and has the perfect skill set to thrive in Fantasy.

His heavy tackle and carry count means he will be consistently one of the higher scorers whilst possessing the explosiveness for a big score.

Richie Asiata

Asiata was a surprise starter over Wallabies Matt Faessler and Josh Nasser.

The hooker has had limited opportunities for the Reds but has thrived when given the chance, scoring a hat-trick against Wales in July.

The 28-year-old spent his offside playing for Northland and looms as a try-scoring threat given the Reds’ dominant rolling maul.

Hoskins Sotutu

Dont be fooled by the red mark on his profile, Sotutu is back and raring to go for the Blues.

The back-rower is one of the most damaging players in Super Rugby, with the Blues missing his influence last weekend.

Sotutu has a real point to prove after missing Test selection for the All Blacks

Inia Tabuavou

The former Racing 92 centre gets his first shot at a Drua starting spot after returning home from France.

Tabuavou impressed the French giants early in his stint, handed a starting role in the midfield at 20 years old.

The centre has since become a regular in the Test side amid serious competition, looking to make a name for himself in Super Rugby

Tom Wright

Wright is another forgotten star who has had his ownership plummet as a result of his absence in the first round.

Not long ago, the Wallaby was among the most popular players in Fantasy due to his explosive talent.

Now, the Brumby is almost in the ‘POD’ range, making him a must-have.

Declan Meredith

Meredith steps up with Noah Loleiso ruled out with a concussion.

The 25-year-old was one of the Brumbies’ best in the trials, recording a try, nine points, two line breaks and two tackle busts.

The lethal Brumbies backline means Meredith is a big chance to record massive points from line break and try assists.

Tupou Vaa’i

Vaa’i returns to the starting side after beginning the season on the bench.

The All Blacks’ ownership dropped dramatically after his Round One benching, sitting at just under 15%.

He is a forgotten force that will get through plenty of work across his long stint 

Leroy Carter

Carter has been shown a massive sign of faith after retaining his starting sport for the clash with the Crusaders.

The Sevens star impressed on debut and will get the chance to make it his own after Etene Nanai-Seturo’s injury.

Dylan Pietsch

Pietsch added serious quality to the Force’s backline off the bench last weekend.

He went at just under a point a minute, recording 31 points in an effort that included a try and line break.

Expect Pietsch to thrive in what will likely be an open game against the Brumbies

Folau Fakatava

Fakatava is the perfect Fantasy player, thanks to his explosive style of play around the ruck.

The scrum-half forced a turnover and had a line-break assist in his short time on the field against the Waratahs to finish in the top ten for the position.

He’ll relish the chance to get up against at the Blues back at home.

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