Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Teams: All the team news for Round 13

Fri, May 19, 2023, 1:57 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The finals are fast approaching as teams prepare for round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific.

The Queensland Reds will look to back up their upset over the Chiefs when they host the Blues on Friday night.

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On Saturday, the Rebels open the quad-headed against the Highlanders in Dunedin, followed by the NSW Waratahs taking on the Fijian Drua in Sydney.

The Western Force will conclude the round against the Brumbies, looking to maintain their unbeaten streak at home.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 13 as they drop

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

Friday 19 May 5:05 pm AEST – Moana Pasifika v Crusaders at Mt Smart Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15):  Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Chris Apoua, Michael Curry, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Christian Lealiifano, Neria Foma'i, Levi Aumua, Fine Inisi, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili

RESERVES: Luteru Tolai, Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Sosefo ‘Apikotoa, Mahonri Ngakuru, Jonah Mau’u, Jonathan Taumateine, Henry Taefu, Timoci Tavatavanawai

CRUSADERS (1-15): Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Zach Gallagher, Sione Havili Talitui, Corey Kellow, Cullen Grace, Noah Notham, Fergus Burke, Macca Springer, Dallas McLeod, Jack Goodhue, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan,

RESERVES: Ioane Moananu, Andrew Turner, Seb Calder, Dom Gardiner, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Taha Kemara, Wil Gualter

Referee: Reuben Keane

Assistant Referee: Brendon Pickerill, Marcus Playle

Friday 19 May 7:35 pm AEST – Queensland Reds v Blues at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REDS (1-15): George Blake, Richie Asiata, Sef Fa'agase, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Filipo Daugunu, Taj Annan, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy

BLUES (1-15): Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Cameron Suafoa, Rieko Ioane Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam, Harry Plummer, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Josh Fusitu’a, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Anton Segner, Taufa Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant Referee: Nic Berry, Angus Gardner

Saturday 20 May 2:35 pm AEST – Highlanders v Melbourne Rebels at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Shannon Frizell, Max Hicks, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith, Freddie Burns, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Fetuli Paea, Jonah Lowe, Connor Garden-Bachop,

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, James Lentjes, Folau Fakatava, Mitch Hunt, Thomas Umaga-Jensen

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Matt Philip, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Brad Wilkin (c), Richard Hardwick, Ryan Louwrens, Reece Hodge, Monty Ioane, Stacey Ili, Lukas Ripley Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

RESERVES: Jordan Uelese, Isaac Aedo Kailea, Pone Fa'amausili, Trevor Hosea, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Nick Jooste, Joe Pincus

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referee: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

Saturday 20 May 5:05 pm AEST – Chiefs v Hurricanes at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c) Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, John Ryan, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Rameka Poihipi

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Jacob Devery, Owen Franks, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Aidan Morgan, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea (c), Josh Moorby

RESERVES: Hame Faiva, Tevita Mafileo, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Caleb Delany, Jamie Booth, Riley Hohepa, Salesi Rayasi

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referee: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon

Saturday 20 May 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

WARATAHS (1-15): Te Tera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Will Harris, Michael Hooper, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Nephi Leatigaga, Archer Holz, Ned Hanigan, Taleni Seu, Charlie Gamble, Teddy Wilson, Harry Wilson

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Taniela Rakuro, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Mesake Doge, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Apisalome Vota

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referee: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw

Saturday 20 May 10:00 pm AEST – Western Force v ACT Brumbies at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FORCE (1-15): Angus Warner, Folau Fainga'a, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams, Felix Kalapu, Michael Wells (c), Carlo Tizzano, Rahboni Vosayaco, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirge, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Tim Anstee, Isi Naisarani, Ian Prior, George Poolman, Toni Pulu

BRUMBIES (1-15): Blake Schoupp, Billy Pollard, Rhys Van Nek, Darcy Swain, Tom Hooper, Charlie Cale, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan (c), Jack Debreczeni, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead

RESERVES: Connal McInerney, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Jack Wright, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Noah Lolesio, Jesse Mogg

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referee: Graham Cooper, Jordan Kaminski

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