Super Rugby Trans Tasman Teams: All the team news for Round Four

Fri, Jun 4, 2021, 7:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Reds host the Chiefs in the first Super Rugby match in Townsville since 2006.

The competition is starting to intensify as teams enter the final two rounds of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman.

With the Reds getting their first win of the tournament, the Australian teams will be looking to follow in their footsteps as they play spoiler for their Kiwi rivals.

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Check out below for all the team news as it drops.

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

Friday 4 June 5:05 pm AEST – Crusaders v Western Force at OrangeTheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Michael Alaalatoa, Scott Barrett (c), Mitchell Dunshea, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Fergus Blake, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Manasa Mataele, Will Jordan

Reserves: Nathan Vella, Isileli Tu'ungafasi, Oliver Jager, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Drummond, Dallas McLeod, Josh McKay

INs: Isileli Tu'ungafasi, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Josh McKay, David Havili,

OUTs: Quinten Strange, George Bower, Samuel Whitelock, Richie Mo'unga, Sevu Reece

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Sitaleki Timani, Fergus Lee-Warner, Kane Koteka, Ollie Callan, Tomas Cubelli, Domingo Miotti, Richard Kahui, Kyle Godwin (c), Tevita Kuridrani, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan

Reserves: Andrew Ready, Angus Warner, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Tim Anstee, Ian Prior, Jack McGregor, Jordan Olowofela

INs: Ollie Callan, Jake Strachan

OUTs: Brynard Stander, Rob Kearney

Red hot Crusaders cross over in Wollongong

Friday 4 June 7:45 pm AEST – Reds v Blues at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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REDS (1-15): Feao Fotuaika, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Liam Wright (co-c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunvalu, Bryce Hegarty

Reserves: Josh Nasser, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Angus Blyth, Sam Wallis, Moses Sorovi, Hamish Stewart, Ilaisa Droasese

INs:  Angus Blyth, Sam Wallis, Moses Sorovi,

OUTs: Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Kalani Thomas,

BLUES (1-15): Karl Tu'inukuafe, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tom Robinson (c), Dalton Papalii, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Otere Black, Mark Telea, TJ Faiane, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan

Reserves: Soane Vikena, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Jacob Pierce, Jonathan Ruru, Harry Plummer, AJ Lam

INs: Ofa Tuungafasi, Jacob Pierce

OUTs: Marcel Renata, Josh Goodhue

Isaac Henry goes over after a great pill from Tate McDermott.

Saturday 5 June 5:05 pm AEST – Highlanders v Waratahs at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Ash Dixon (c), Siate Tokolahi, Pari Pari Parkinson, Bryn Evans, James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Kazuki Himeno, Kayne Hammington, Mitch Hunt, Jona Nareki, Scott Gregory, Michael Collins, Sio Tomkinson, Josh Ioane

Reserves: Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Josh Dickson, Hugh Renton, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Teariki Ben-Nicholas

INs: Sam Gilbert, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, James Arscott

OUTs: Shannon Frizell, Aaron Smith, Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Manaaki Selby-Rickit

WARATAHS (1-15): Andrew Tuala, Dave Porecki, Darcy Breen, Jeremy Williams, Jack Whetton, Lachie Swinton, Carlo Tizzano, Jack Dempsey, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Alex Newsome, Jack Maddocks.

Reserves: Robbie Abel, Chris Talakai, TBC, Sam Caird, Will Harris, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed

INs: Chris Talakai, Andrew Tuala, Robbie Abel, Tane Edmed, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco

OUTs: Angus Bell, Joe Cotton, Te Tera Faulkner, Tepai Moeroa, Tane Edmed, Harry Johnson-Holmes

Try and stop Izaia Perese

Saturday 5 June 7:45 pm AEST – Brumbies v Hurricanes at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and LIVE on 9Gem

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HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Luke Campbell, Ruben Love, Salesi Rayasi, Ngani Laumape, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett

Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Gareth Evans, Cam Roigard, Wes Goosen

INs: Dane Coles, Devan Flanders, Ruben Love, Julian Savea, Brayden Iose

OUTs: Ricky Riccitelli, Reed Prinsep, Orbyn Leger, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Vince Aso

BRUMBIES (1-15): Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Henry Stowers, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Mack Hansen, Bayley Kuenzle, Len Ikitau, Solomone Kata, Tom Banks

Reserves: Folau Fainga'a, Harry Lloyd, Sefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Tom Cusack, Nic White, Irae Simone, Tom Wright

INs: Lachlan Lonergan

OUTs: Connal McInerney

Rayasi or Ronaldo? Great little kick up to snatch the intercept.

Sunday 6 May 3:00 pm AEST – Chiefs v Rebels at Leichhardt Oval, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Reuben O'Neill, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'u, Pita Gus Sowakula, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Xavier Roe, Bryn Gatland, Bailyn Sullivan, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Shaun Stevenson, Kaleb Trask

Reserves: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Mitchell Brown, Zane Kapeli, Brad Weber, Alex Nankivell, Chase Tiatia

INs: Bryn Gatland, Ollie Norris, Josh Lord

OUTs: Aidan Ross, Damian McKenzie, Liam Messam

REBELS (1-15): Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Rob Leota, Trevor Hosea, Michael Wells, Richard Hardwick, Isi Naisarani, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, Marika Koroibete, Matt To'omua, Stacy Ili, Lachie Anderson, George Worth

Reserves: James Hanson, Matt Gibbon, Rhys Van Neck, Ross Haylett-Petty, Michael Icely, James Tuttle, Andrew Kellaway, Frank Lomani

INs: Rhys Van Neck, Michael Icely, James Tuttle

OUTs: Tom Pincus, Steve Cummins, Lucio Sordoni

Rob Leota nearly pulls off an incredible try

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