With Super Round fast approaching, clubs are looking to build momentum as they name their teams for round eight.
The action kicks off in Dunedin, with the winless Highlanders set to face Moana Pasifika, followed by the Western Force welcoming the Melbourne Rebels to Perth.
In a blockbuster Saturday, the Crusaders will look to vault to the top as they travel to Wellington to take on the Hurricanes, followed by the Chiefs facing the Blues and the Fijian Drua rounding off the weekend against the Brumbies
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round eight as they drop:
Friday 8 April 5:05 pm AEST – Highlanders v Moana Pasifika at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jemaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden-Bachop
RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Vilimoni Koroi, Denny Solomona
MOANA PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Luteru Tolai, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Samuel Slade, Solomone Funaki, Alamanda Motuga, Penitoa Finau, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali'ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga'anuku, William Havili
RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Mahonri Ngakuru, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Dwayne Polataivao, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Referee: Ben O'Keefe, Jono Bredin
Friday 8 April 7:45 pm AEST – Western Force v Melbourne Rebels at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
FORCE (1-15): Harrison Lloyd, Andrew Ready, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Fergus Lee-Warner, Tim Anstee, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasiota, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin (c), Bryon Ralston, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Feleti Katiu’u, Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Izack Rodda, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Jake McIntyre, Brad Lacey
REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Canham, Brad Wilkin, Richard Hardwick, Michael Wells (c), James Tuttle, Matt To'omua, Glen Vaihu, Ray Nu'u, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway, Reece Hodge
RESERVES: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek, Josh Hill, Sam Wallis, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, George Worth
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referee: Graham Cooper, Jordan Kaminski
Saturday 9 April 2:35 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Crusaders at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Te Kamaka Howden, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), TJ Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby
RESERVES: James O'Reilly, Alex Fidow, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Jamie Booth, Bailyn Sullivan, Ruben Love
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Pablo Matera, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
RESERVES: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Zach Gallagher, Tom Christie, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Leicester Fainga'anuku
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referee: Brendon Pickerill, Dan Waenga
Saturday 9 April 5:05 pm AEST – Chiefs v Blues at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Sam Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Kaleb Trask
RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, Chase Tiatia
BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Stephen Perofeta
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele'a, AJ Lam
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referee: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter
Saturday 9 April 7:45 pm AEST – Fijian Drua v Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Nine Network
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Viliame Rarasea, Chris Minimbi, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Apisalome Vota, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Ratu
RESERVES:Tevita Ikanivere, Timoci Sauvoli, Jone Tiko, Isoa Nasilasila, Raikabula Momoedon, Rusiate Nasove, Simione Kuruvoli, Napolioni Bolaca
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Tom Hooper, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Nic White (c), Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Cam Clark, Tom Wright
RESERVES: Connal McInerney, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referee: Angus Gardner, Matt Kellahan
