Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Teams: All the team news for Round Four

Fri, Mar 17, 2023, 12:59 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

Round Four of Super Rugby Pacific sees teams start to build momentum with the season well and truly underway.

The round opens with the Hurricanes hosting the Waratahs in Wellington, with both teams eager to bounce back after defeats last week

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The Rebels will face the Chiefs in Hamilton whilst a Grand Final match-up between the Crusaders and Blues looms as the match of the round.

Meanwhile, the Brumbies will be out to continue their perfect start against Moana Pasifika whilst the Force and Reds will face the Highlanders and Fijian Drua respectively on Sunday.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 4 as they drop

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.

Friday 17 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Hurricanes v Waratahs at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia,  Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis KirifI, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby 

RESERVES: Dane Coles, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Dominic Bird, Braydon Iose, Jamie Booth, Aidan Morgan, Bailyn Sullivan

WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ned Hanigan, Taleni Seu, Charlie Gamble, Michael Hooper, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Nemani Nadolo, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Sateki Latu, Dan Botha, Lachie Swinton, Will Harris, Harrison Goddard, Tane Edmed, Mosese Tuipulotu

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant referees: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle

Saturday 18 March 2:35 pm AEDT – Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Tyrone Thompson, John Ryan, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Etene Nani-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Laghlan McWhannell, Kaylum Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Ioane, Peniasi Malimali

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Trevor Hosea, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin (c), Richard Hardwick, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Stacey Ili, Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Nick Jooste

RESERVES: Anaru Rangi, Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa’amausili, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Angelo Smith, James Tuttle, David Feliuai, Lukas Ripley

Referee: Dan Waenga

Assistant referees: Paul Williams, Nick Hogan

Saturday 18 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Blues v Crusaders at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Ricky Riccitelli, James Lay, James Tucker, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta

RESERVES: Soane Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Tom Robinson, Taine Plumtree, Taufa Funaki, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Fergus Burke

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, George Bower, Zach Gallagher, Christian Lio-Willie, Willi Heinz, Pepesana Patafilo, Macca Springer

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon

Saturday 18 March 7:35 pm AEDT – ACT Brumbies v Moana Pasifika at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Rhys Van Nek, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Tom Ross, Jack Wright, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O'Donnell

MOANA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Suetena Asomua, Potu Leavasa, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali'ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Fine Inisi, William Havili

RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Taukiha’amea Koloamatangi, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Alex McRobbie, Solomone Funaki, Manu Paea, Henry Taefu, Anzelo Tuitavuki

Referee: Graham Cooper

Assistant referees: Jordan Way, Amber McLachlan

Sunday 19 March 1:35 pm AEDT – Highlanders v Western Force at Rugby Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Fabian Holland, Josh Bekhuis, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu, Martin Bogado, Sam Gilbert

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Ayden Johnstone,P.J.Sheck, Max Hicks, James Lentjes, Folau Fakatava, Cam Millar, Finn Hurley

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams, Ryan McCauley, Michael Wells, Ollie Callan, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Gareth Simpson, Bryce Hegarty, Toni Pulu, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Zach Kibirige, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, George Poolman, Manasa Mataele

Referee: Angus Mabey

Assistant referees: Brendon Pickerill, Marcus Playle

Sunday 19 March 4:00 pm AEDT – Queensland Reds v Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REDS (1-15): Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright (co-c) Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Taj Annan, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa'agase, Peni Ravai, Jake Upfield, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy

DRUA (1-15): Meli Tuni, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila,Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Eroni Sau, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Jone Koroiduadua, Leone Rotuisolia, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Kalaveti Ravouvou

Referee: Reuben Keane

Assistant referees: Damon Murphy, Matt Kellahan

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