Super Rugby Trans-Tasman: All the team news for Round Two

Thu, May 20, 2021, 5:30 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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Super Rugby Trans-Tasman resumes for Round Two as the Australian teams look for revenge over their Kiwi counterparts

The opening round was dominated by the Aotearoa teams, winning all five games, with the Australian teams entering this week with plenty to prove

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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 21 May 5:05 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Rebels at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Dane Coles (c), Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Reed Prinsep, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Jonathan Taumateine, Orbyn Leger, Wes Goosen, Ngani Laumape, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett

Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Liam Mitchell, Brayden Iose, Gareth Evans, Cam Roigard, Lolagi Visinia

INs: Wes Goosen, Ngani Laumape, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Gareth Evans, Cam Roigard, Lolagi Visinia, Scott Scrafton

OUTs: Isaia Walker-Leawere, Luke Campbell, Ruben Love, Salesi Rayasi, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Tevita Mafileo, Pepesana Patafilo

REBELS (1-15): Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Rob Leota, Trevor Hosea, Michael Wells, Josh Kemeny, Isi Naisarani, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, Marika Koroibete, Matt To’ouma ©, Campbell Magnay, Andrew Kellaway, George Worth

Reserves: James Hanson, Matt Gibbon, Lucio Sordoni, Ross Haylett-Petty, Richard Hardwick, James Tuttle, Stacey Ili, Frank Lomani

INs: Andrew Kellaway, Isi Naisarani, George Worth, Trevor Hosea

OUTs: Lachie Anderson, Steve Cummins, Tom Pincus, Michael Icely

Prop v Winger. Marika always wins.

Friday 21 May 7:45 pm AEST – Force v Highlanders at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Sitaleki Timani, Fergus Lee-Warner, Kane Koteka, Tim Anstee, Tomas Cubelli, Jake McIntyre, Jordan Olowofela, Henry Taefu, Kyle Godwin (c), Richard Kahui, Rob Kearney

Reserves: Andrew Ready, Angus Warner, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Domingo Miotti, Jake Strachan

INs: Sitaleki Timani

OUTs: Ollie Callan

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ayden Johnstone, Ash Dixon (co-c), Siate Tokolahi, Pari Pari Parkinson, Bryn Evans, Shannon Frizell, Billy Harmon, Hugh Renton, Aaron Smith (co-c), Mitch Hunt, Jona Nareki, Scott Gregory, Michael Collins, Sio Tomkinson, Sam Gilbert

Reserves: Liam Coltman, Ethan De Groot, Josh Hohneck, Josh Dickson, Kazuki Himeno, Josh Ioane, Ngatugnane Punivai

INs: Josh Ioane, Shannon Frizell

OUTs: James Lentjes, Tim O'Malley

Unbelievable scenes as the Western Force nearly pull off the upset

Saturday 22 May 2:35 pm AEST – Blues v Waratahs at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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BLUES (1-15): Karl Tu'inukuafe, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson (c), Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Otere Black, AJ Lam, TJ Faiane, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan

Reserves: Soane Vikena, Alex Hodgman, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu, Dalton Papalii, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

INs: Alex Hodgman, Patrick Tuipulotu, Dalton Papalii, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Blake Gibson.

OUTs: Nepo Laulala, Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Jacob Pierce, Akira Ioane, Mark Telea

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, David Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Hugh Sinclair, Max Douglas, Lachie Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, James Turner, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Alex Newsome, Jack Maddocks

Reserves: Joe Cotton, Tetera Faulkner, Darcy Breen, Jack Whetton, Jack Dempsey, Carlo Tizzano, Jack Grant, Will Harrison

INs: Jack Dempsey, James Turner, Jack Whetton

OUTs: Tepai Moeroa, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jeremy Williams

Try of the year contender from the Tahs!

Saturday 22 May 5:05 pm AEST – Chiefs v Brumbies at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

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CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Sione Mafileo, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Liam Messam, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (c), Damian McKenzie, Jonah Lowe, Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Bailyn Sullivan, Chase Tiatia

Reserves: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Atu Moli, Zane Kapeli, Pita Gus Sowakula, Xavier Roe, Rameka Poihipi, Kaleb Trask

INs: Rameka Poihipi, Kaleb Trask, Atu Moli, Bradley Slater, Sione Mafileo

OUTs: Nathan Harris, Angus Ta'avao, Shaun Stevenson, Joe Apikotoa, Bryn Gatland,

BRUMBIES (1-15): Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Henry Stowers, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Solomone Kata, Tom Banks

Reserves: Connal McInerney, Harry Lloyd, Tom Ross, Tom Hooper, Tom Cusack, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bayley Kuenzle, Mack Hansen

INs: Connal McInereny, Bailey Kuenzle, Tom Cusack

OUTs: Folau Fainga'a, Luke Reimer, Reesjan Pasitoa

Tom Banks delivers

Saturday 22 May 7:45 pm AEST – Reds v Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and LIVE on 9Gem

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REDS (1-15): Dane Zander, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor (co-c), Jock Campbell, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu, Bryce Hegarty

Reserves: Alex Mafi, Harry Hoopert, Feao Fotuaika, Seru Uru, Angus Scott-Young, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu.

INs: Alex Mafi, Tate McDermott, Harry Wilson, Hunter Paisami

OUTs: Josh Nasser, Moses Sorovi, Josh Flook, Angus Blyth

CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Cody Taylor (c), Oliver Jager, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leciester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamati Williams, Michael Alaalatoa, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Bryn Hall, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele

INs: Will Jordan, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitchell Drummond, Quinten Strange, Dallas McLeod

OUTs: Ereatara Enari, Fergus Blake, George Bridge, Tom Sanders, Scott Barrett, Brendon O’Connor

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