Super Rugby Pacific Teams: All the team news for Round Seven

Wed, Mar 30, 2022, 11:56 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Force hosted the Brumbies from HBF Park.

With Super Round on the horizon, teams are looking to build momentum as they head into round seven.

Already we have seen the Blues hold off Moana Pasifika, with both teams set to face off on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, the Waratahs are set to receive a major boost with Michael Hooper returning for their match with the Fijian Drua.

As for the Brumbies and Reds, injuries have forced them into a number of changes as they prepare for a top of the table match-up.

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

Friday 1 April 5:05 pm AEDT – Crusaders v Highlanders at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Leichester Fainga'anuku, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

RESERVES: Shilo Klein, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Zach Gallagher, Pablo Matera, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Braydon Ennor

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Daniel Lienert-Brown, Andrew Makailo, Josh Hohneck, Byrn Evans, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Marino Miakele Tu’u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden Bachop

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Ethan de Groot, Jemaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Denny Solomona

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter

Friday 1 April 7:45 pm AEDT – Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs at CBS Super Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Nemani Nagusa (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kitione Ratu

RESERVES: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Manasa Saulo, Viliame Rarasea, Vilive Miramira, Rusiate Nasove, Peni Matawalu, Napolioni Bolaca

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Geoff Cridge, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome

RESERVES: Tom Horton, Tetera Faulkner, Archer Holz, Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, Michael Hooper, Teddy Wilson, Jamie Roberts, Triston Reilly

Referee: Reuben Keane

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Jordan Way

Saturday 2 April 5:05 pm AEDT – Blues v Moana Pasifika at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Cameron Suafoa, Dalton Papalii (c), Anton Segner, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan

RESERVES: Soane Vikena, Karl Tu'inukuafe/Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanielu Tele'a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepens

PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Samiuela Moli, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Michael Curry, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali'ifano, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Solomone Kata, Fine Inisi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili

RESERVES: Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Alex McRobbie, Alamanda Motuga, Dwayne Polataivao, Lincoln McClutchie, Tomasi Alosio

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Angus Mabey

Saturday 2 April 7:45 pm AEDT – Queensland Reds v Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Nine Network

REDS (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Feao Fotuaika, Zane Nonggorr, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Lawson Creighton

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Jesse Mogg

RESERVES: Lachlan Lonergan, Scott Sio, Sefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Ed Kennedy, Nic White, Hudson Creighton, Cameron Clark

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Graham Cooper

Sunday 3 April 1:35 pm AEDT – Hurricanes v Chiefs 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, Reed Prinsep, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), TJ Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Ruben Love

RESERVES: James O'Reilly, Xavier Numia, Tebota Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Jamie Booth, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Ta'avao, Tupou Vaa'i, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Sam Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Atu Moli, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Chase Tiatia

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Angus Mabey

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