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

Thu, Mar 30, 2023, 2:28 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

Round Six of Super Rugby Pacific sees teams start to make a move towards the finals as the first bye weeks approach.

The Queensland Reds will open the round for the Australian teams, welcoming the Crusaders to Suncorp Stadium.

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The high-flying Melbourne Rebels travel to Fiji for a tough road clash against the Drua whilst the ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs cap off a blockbuster Saturday that includes the top-ranked Chiefs facing the Blues.

The Western Force round out their NZ tour against the Hurricanes on Sunday to conclude the week.

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 31 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Moana Pasifika v Highlanders at Mt Smart Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Samiuela Moli, Suetena Asomua, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili

RESERVES: Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Joe 'Apikotoa, Mike McKee, Jonah Mau'u Manu Paea, D'Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Leni Apisai, Jermaine Ainsley, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Feluli Paea, Mosese Dawai, Sam Gilbert

RESERVES: Andrew Makalio, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Max Hicks, Shannon Frizell, Folau Fakatava, Cam Millar, Marino Mikaele Tu'u

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw

Friday 31 March 7:35 pm AEDT – Queensland Reds v Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright (co-c) Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Jordan Petaia, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Angus Blyth, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, Taj Annan, Mac Grealy

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Dominic Gardiner, Sione Havili Talitui, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, Pepesana Patafilo, Fergus Burke

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kellow, Willi Heinz, Will Gualter, Chay Fihaki

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Reuben Keane

Saturday 1 April 2:35 pm AEDT – Fijian Drua v Melbourne Rebels at HFC Bank Stadium (Suva), ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Emosi Tuqiri, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Tiko, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Eroni Sau, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Kaloipasi Uluilakepa, Joseva Tamani, Ella Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Michael Naitokani, Taniela Rakuro

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin (c), Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Stacey Ili, Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Joe Pincus

RESERVES: Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa’amausili, Angelo Smith, Daniel Maiava, James Tuttle, David Feliuai, Andrew Kellaway

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Mannon

Saturday 1 April 5:05 pm AEDT – Chiefs v Blues at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, John Ryan, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Aidan Ross, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Liam Coombes-Fabling

BLUES (1-15): Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Cameron Suafoa, Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Stephen Perofeta

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, James Lay, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tom Robinson, Sam Nock, Corey Evans, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens/Zarn Sullivan

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Ben O'Keeffe, Marcus Playle

Saturday 1 April 7:35 pm AEDT – ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Rhys Van Nek, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Sam Thomson, Jahrome Brown, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O'Donnell

WARATAHS (1-15): Te Tera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Taleni Seu, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Zac Von Appen, Hunter Ward, Harrison Goddard, Joey Walton, Harry Wilson

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Matt Kellahan

Sunday 2 April 1:35 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Western Force at Central Energy Trust Arena, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Dane Coles (c), Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Dominic Bird, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Brett Cameron, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Bailyn Sullivan, Daniel Sinkinson, Harry Godfrey

RESERVES: Hame Faiva, Tevita Mafileo, Owen Franks, TK Howden, Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, RIley Higgins, Kini Naholo

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Felix Kalapu, Jeremy Williams, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Rahboni Vosayaco, Gareth Simpson, Hamish Stewart, Toni Pulu, Bayley Kuenzle, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirige, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Ryan McCauley, Jackson Pugh, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bryce Hegarty, George Poolman

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

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