The wait is almost over: Super Rugby Pacific is finally here, with the teams for round one announced.
All the teams have been confirmed for round one as the competition prepares for its opening game
This will see newcomers Fijian Drua travel to CommBank Stadium to face the NSW Waratahs on February 18.
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round one below:
NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.
Click here to view the match program for Super Rugby Pacific round one
Friday 18 February 7:45 pm AEDT – Waratahs v Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
Want to get to the game? Make sure you’ve got your tickets beforehand!
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Geoff Cridge, Lachie Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, James Turner, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Dylan Pietsch, Alex Newsome
RESERVES: Tom Horton, Tetera Faulkner, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Carlo Tizzano, Henry Robertson, Tane Edmed, Jamie Roberts.
DRUA (1-15): Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa, Nemani Nagusa (c), Simione Kuruvoli, Baden Kerr, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Kitione Ratu, Selesitino Ravutaumada
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Timoci Sauvoli, Manasa Saulo, Viliame Rarasea, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Onisi Ratave
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referee: Reuben Keane, Matt Kellahan
Saturday 19 February 2:35 pm AEDT – Chiefs v Highlanders at Wakatipu Rugby Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Bradley Slater, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Brodie Retallick, Luke Jacobson, Sam Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Jonah Lowe, Quinn Tupaea, Alex Nankivell, Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa
RESERVES: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Chase Tiatia
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Liam Coltman, Jermaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Gareth Evans, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Josh Timu, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Mosese Dawai, Sam Gilbert
RESERVES: Andrew Makalio, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Marty Banks, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referee: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle
Saturday 19 February 5:05 pm AEDT – Crusaders v Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Brodie McAlister, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Pablo Matera, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, George Bridge, Will Jordan
RESERVES: Shilo Klein, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Quinten Strange, Mitch Dunshea, Mitch Drummond, Simon Hickey, Sevu Reece
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Justin Sangster, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Jamie Booth, Ruben Love, Wes Goosen, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett.
RESERVES: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Ben May, Reed Prinsep, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Bailyn Sullivan
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Referee: James Doleman, Fraser Hannon
Saturday 19 February 7:45 pm AEDT – Reds v Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Channel Nine
Want to get to the game? Make sure you’ve got your tickets beforehand!
REDS (1-15): Dane Zander, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Liam Wright (c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: Josh Nasser, Harry Hoopert, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Fraser McReight, Spencer Jeans, Hunter Paisami, Lawson Creighton
REBELS (1-15): Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eboff, Matt Philip, Ross Haylett-Petty, Sam Wallis, Brad Wilkin, Michael Wells, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Matt To’omua, Stacey Ili, Lachie Anderson, Reece Hodge
RESERVES: Matt Gibbon, James Hanson, Sef Fa’agase, Thomas Nowlan, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Raymond Nu’u, Young Tonumaipea
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referee: Damon Murphy, Nic Berry
Sunday 20 February 2:00 pm AEDT – Brumbies v Force at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
Want to get to the game? Make sure you’ve got your tickets beforehand!
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
RESERVES: Lachlan Lonergan, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Ed Kennedy, Ryan Lonergan, Ollie Sapsford, Jesse Mogg
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u (c), Santiago Medrano, Fergus Lee-Warner, Izack Rodda, Brynard Stander, Kane Koteka, Tim Anstee, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Harrison Lloyd, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Referee: Damon Murphy, Reuben Keane
