Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round 12

Thu, May 9, 2024, 3:57 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Len Ikitau finishes off Tamati Tua's perfectly weighted grubber

Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific is filled with blockbuster matches as the road to the finals continues.

It begins in Auckland as Moana Pasifika hosts the Chiefs before the Queensland Reds take on the Melbourne Rebels in Brisbane.

Catch every game of Super Rugby Pacific LIVE, ad-free and on demand on Stan Sport.

The marquee match-up on Saturday is the top of the table clash between the Hurricanes and Blues.

This is followed by the Highlanders taking on the Crusaders in Dunedin before the NSW Waratahs welcome the ACT Brumbies to Sydney.

The round finishes in the west as the Force face the Fijian Drua in a crucial match for both sides.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 12 as they drop

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT WEDNESDAY 2PM AEDT IN 2024

Friday 10 May 5:05 PM AEST – Moana Pasifika v Chiefs at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15): Sateki Latu, Sama Malolo (c), Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Miracle Fai'ilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Aisea Halo, D'Angelo Leuila, Nerai Fomai, Danny Toala, Pepesana Patafilo, Nigel Ah Wong, Kyren Taumoefolau

RESERVES: Tomasi Maka, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Semisi Paea, Irie Papuni, Siaoisi Nginingini, Otumaka Mausia, Anzelo Tuitavuki

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Reuben O'Neill, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Simon Parker, Luke Jacobson (c), Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Etene Nanai Seturo

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Hamilton Burr, Tom Florence, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Rameka Pohipi, Gideon Wrampling

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, George Myers

Friday 10 May 7:35 PM AEST – Queensland Reds v Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Josh Nasser, Peni Ravai, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (co-c), James O'Connor, Suliasi Vunivalu

REBELS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Taniela Tupou, Angelo Smith, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, Nick Jooste, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

RESERVES: Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Maciu Nabolakasi, Jack Maunder, Jake Strachan, Glen Vaihu

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

Saturday 11 May 2:35 PM AEST – Blues v Hurricanes at Eden Park, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Mark Tele'a, Zarn Sullivan

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Corey Evans, Cole Forbes

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love

RESERVES: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Richard Judd, Bailyn Sullivan

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon

Saturday 11 May 5:05 PM AEST – Highlanders v Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (c), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Martin Bogodo, Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele'a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

RESERVES: Jack Taylor, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Ma'u, Will Tucker, Will Stodart, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Finn Hurley

CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl

RESERVES: George Bell, George Bower, Owen Franks, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Matt Kellahan

Saturday 11 May 7:35 PM AEST – NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

WARATAHS (1-15): Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Jay Fonokalafi, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Jed Holloway, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase

RESERVES: Ben Sugars, Lewis Ponini, Pone Fa'amausili, Hugh Sinclair, Hunter Ward, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Izaia Perese

BRUMBIES (1-15): Harry Vella, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Liam Bowron, Rhys van Nek, Sosefo Kautai, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ben O'Donnell

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw

Saturday 11 May 9:55 PM AEST – Western Force v Fijian Drua at HBF Park, Perth, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FORCE (1-15): Marley Pearce, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams (c), Izack Rodda, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale

RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Harry Hoopert, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Henry Robertson, Sam Spink, Henry O’Donnell

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Peni Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Michael Naitokani, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Motikiai Murray, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Epeli Momo

Referee: Angus Mabey

Assistant Referees: Jordan Kaminsky, Marcus Playle

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