After an exciting opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, the teams are eager to build momentum with plenty of players out to make statements.
Already, the Highlanders and Crusaders have named their squads, which was followed by the Australian-based teams at 5:00 pm (AEDT).
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round two below:
NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.
Friday 25 February 5:05 pm AEDT – Highlanders v Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
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, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Fetuli Paea, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden-Bachop
RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Hugh Renton
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Brodie McAlister, Oli Jager, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Pablo Matera, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Blake, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
RESERVES: Shilo Klein, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Quinten Strange, Corey Kellow, Bryn Hall, Simon Hickey, George Bridge
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Referee: Brendon Pickerill, Angus Mabey
Friday 25 February 7:45 pm AEDT – Waratahs v Reds at Leichhardt Oval, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
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WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Geoff Cridge, Jeremy Williams, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jake Gordon, Ben Donaldson, James Turner, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Dylan Pietsch, Alex Newsome
RESERVES: Tom Horton, Te Tera Faulkner, Ruan Smith, Max Douglas, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Jamie Roberts
REDS (1-15): Feao Fotuaika, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, 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, Seru Uru, Spencer Jeans, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referee: Angus Gardner, Matt Kellahan
Saturday 26 February 2:35 pm AEDT – Brumbies v Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
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BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Ed Kennedy, Jahrome Brown, Nic White, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jesse Mogg
FIJIAN DRUA (1-15): Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Nemani Nagusa (c), Simione Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Onisi Ratave, Baden Kerr
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Timoci Sauvoli, Manasa Saulo, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Meli Derenalagi, Joseva Tamani, Peni Matawalu, Napolioni Bolaca
Referee: Reuben Keane
Assistant Referee: Angus Gardner, Damon Murphy
Saturday 26 February 5:05 pm AEDT – Blues v Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Tanielu Tele'a
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Justin Sangster, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Jamie Booth, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Salesi Rayasi, Julian Savea, Bailyn Sullivan, Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett
RESERVES: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Ben May, Devan Flanders, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Ruben Love, Peter Umaga-Jensen
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referee: Paul Williams, Marcus Playle
Saturday 26 February 7:45 pm AEDT – Rebels v Force at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Channel Nine
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REBELS (1-15): Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eboff, Matt Philip, Ross Haylett-Petty, Sam Wallis, Brad Wilkin, Michael Wells (c), Joe Powell, Matt To'ouma, Glen Vaihu, Raymond Nu’u, Stacey Ili, Lachie Anderson, Reece Hodge
RESERVES: James Hanson, Matt Gibbon, Sef Fa’agase, Thomas Nowlan, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Young Tonumaipea
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, Richard Kahui, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Harrison Lloyd, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Ollie Callan, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Jake McIntyre, Byron Ralston
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referee: Jordan Way, James Palmer
