Super Rugby Pacific is well and truly underway for 2023 as teams start to make a move in round five.
The round starts with a blockbuster as the Crusaders welcome the red-hot Brumbies to Christchurch before the NSW Waratahs face ladder leaders Chiefs in Sydney.
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The Melbourne Rebels will host the Queensland Reds in a crucial game for both teams whilst the Western Force travel to Auckland to face the Blues to close out the round.
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round five as they drop
NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.
Friday 24 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Crusaders v Brumbies at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Zack Gallagher, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, Pepesana Patafilo, Fergus Burke
RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, George Bower, Dominic Gardiner, Christian Lio-Willie, Willi Heinz, Will Gualter, Chay Fihaki
BRUMBIES (1-15): Blake Schoupp, Connal McInerney, Sefo Kautai, Jack Wright, Cadeyrn Neville, Rory Scott, Luke Reimer, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Ollie Sapsford, Ben O'Donnell, Andy Muirhead
RESERVES: Lachlan Lonergan, Fred Kaihea, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Jahrome Brown, Pedro Rolando, Jack Debreczeni, Declan Meredith
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle
Friday 24 March 7:35 pm AEDT – Waratahs v Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
WARATAHS (1-15): Te Tera Faulkner, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Dowling
RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Taleni Seu, Zac Von Appen, Harrison Goddard, Harry Wilson, Nemani Nadolo
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater, John Ryan, Brodie Retallick, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Samipeni Finau, Same Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa, Damian McKenzie
RESERVES: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Daniel Rona, Shaun Stevenson
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner, Matt Kellahan
Saturday 25 March 2:35 pm AEDT – Highlanders v Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Leni Apisai, Jermaine Ainsley, Pari Pari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu, Martin Bogado, Sam Gilbert
RESERVES: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Will Tucker, James Lentjes, Folau Fakatava, Cam Millar, Jake Te Hiwi
DRUA (1-15): Emosi Tuqiei, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Kemi Valetini, Taleni Rakuro, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada,
RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Meli Tuni, Jone Koroiduadua, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Vilive Miramira, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter
Saturday 25 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Suetena Asomua, Samuel Slade, Mike McKee, Solomone Funaki, Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali'ifano, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainaga’anuku, William Havili
RESERVES: Ray Niula, Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Chris Apoua, Potu Leavasa, Miracle Faiilagi, Manu Paea, D’Angeolo Leuila, Fine Inisi
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Owen Franks, Dominic Bird, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Peter Lakai, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Brett Cameron, Salesi Rayasi, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Kini Naholo, Josh Moorby
RESERVES: Hame Faiva, Tevita Mafileo, Pasilio Tosi, TK Howden, Braydon Iose, Jamie Booth, Riley Hohepa, Julian Savea
Referee: Reuben Keane
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Saturday 25 March 7:35 pm AEDT – Melbourne Rebels v Queensland Reds at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network
REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Trevor Hosea, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin (c), Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, David Feliuai, Stacey Ili, Lachie Anderson, Joe Pincus
RESERVES: Anaru Rangi, Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa’amausili, Angelo Smith, Daniel Maiava, James Tuttle, Glen Vaihu, Nick Jooste
REDS (1-15): Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright (co-c) Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa'agase, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Jake Upfield, Connor Vest, Tate McDermott (co-c), Isaac Henry, Taj Annan
Referee: Graham Cooper
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski
Sunday 26 March 1:35 pm AEDT – Blues v Western Force at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, James Tucker, Cameron Suafoa, Anton Segner, Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Mark Telea, Harry Plummer (c), Bryce Heem, Jacob Ratumaintavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, Tom Robinson, Sam Darry, Taine Plumtree, Taufa Funaki, Corey Evans
FORCE (1-15): Angus Wagner, Folau Fainga’a, Santiago Medrano, Felix Kalapu, Jeremy Williams, Michael Wells (c), Tim Anstee, Rahboni Vosayaco, Gareth Simpson, Hamish Stewart, Toni Pulu, Bayley Kuenzle, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirige, Chase Tiatia
RESERVES: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Ryan McCauley, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Jake Strachan, George Poolman
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
