Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Teams: All the team news for Round 15

Thu, Jun 1, 2023, 1:55 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The final round of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season is here and there are plenty of positions on the ladder still up for grabs.

The ACT Brumbies will be looking to secure a home quarter-final with a win over the Melbourne Rebels, who have their own finals aspirations.

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Meanwhile, the Fijian Drua and Queensland Reds face off to decide one of the final two spots in the top eight whilst the NSW Waratahs host Moana Pasifika in Sydney.

The regular season concludes with the Western Force looking to book their spot in the finals against the Chiefs in Perth.

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

Friday 2 June 5:05 pm AEST – Blues v Highlanders at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Anton Segner, Dalton Papalii, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, Rob Rush, Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Pari Pari Parkinson, Max Hicks, Shannon Frizell, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith, Freddie Burns, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Matt Whaanga, Scott Gregory, Mitch Hunt

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Connor Garden-Bachop, Fetuli Paea

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw

Friday 2 June 7:35 pm AEST – ACT Brumbies v Melbourne Rebels at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): Fred Kaihea, Connal McInerney, Sefo Kautai, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Rob Valetini, Nic White (c), Jack Debreczeni, Corey Toole, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Pete Samu, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Tamati Tua, Jesse Mogg

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Matt Philip, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin (c), Richard Hardwick, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Nick Jooste, Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

RESERVES: Alex Mafi, Isaac Aedo Kailea, Pone Fa'amausili, Trevor Hosea, Vaiolini Ekuasi, James Tuttle, Stacey Ili, Joe Pincus

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Matt Kellahan

Saturday 3 June 2:35 pm AEST – Fijian Drua v Queensland Reds at HFC Bank Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila,Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Teti Tela, Iosefo Masi, Eroni Sau, Selestino Ravutaumada,

RESERVES: Mesu Dolokoto, Meli Tuni, Samuela Tawake, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Michael Naitokani

REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Angus Blyth, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Sef Fa'agase, Lopeti Faifua, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Lawson Creighton

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

Saturday 3 June 5:05 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Crusaders at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Daniel Sinkinson, Josh Moorby

RESERVES: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Owen Franks, Justin Sangster, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan

CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, John Afoa, Quinten Strange, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Will Jordan

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Reuben O'Neill, Zack Gallagher, Sione Havili Talitui, Louie Chapman, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Marcus Playle

Saturday 3 June 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

WARATAHS (1-15): Nephi Leatigaga, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ned Hanigan, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Hooper (c), Taleni Seu, Harrison Goddard, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Mosese Tuipulotu, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase

RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Tom Lambert, Archer Holtz, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Tane Edmed, Harry Wilson

PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Luteru Tolai, Sosefo Apikotoa, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Penitoa Finau, Solomone Funaki (c), Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Lealiifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili

RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Chris Apoua, Mike McKee, Alamanda Motuga, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi

Referee: Graham Cooper

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Matt Kellahan

Saturday 3 June 10:00 pm AEST – Western Force v Chiefs at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

FORCE (1-15): Angus Warner, Folau Fainga'a, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams, Izack Rodda, Michael Wells (c), Carlo Tizzano, Rahboni Vosayaco, Gareth Simpson, Max Burey, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirge, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, George Poolman, Toni Pulu

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Tyrone Thompson, John Ryan, Laghlan McWhannell, Tupou Vaa'i, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Samipeni Finau, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Rameka Pohipi, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Alex Nankivell, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Atunaisa Moli, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Rivez Reihana, Lalomilo Lalomilo

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Jordan Kaminski

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