Can Crusaders keep their faint hopes alive?
- Sanzaar Media
- May 22, 2024
- 4 min read
Super Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals.
The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller, followed by the ACT Brumbies hosting the Melbourne Rebels.
The NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika look to keep their slim finals hopes alive as they battle it out in Auckland whilst the Blues face the Crusaders in Christchurch.
The Queensland Reds take on the Western Force in Brisbane whilst there is a rare Sunday game as finals hopefuls Highlanders and Fijian Drua battle in Dunedin.
ROUND 14 TEAMS
*All times local
Chiefs v Hurricanes - Friday @ FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton (7.05pm)
Chiefs starting XV (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Simon Parker, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (capt), Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson. Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Wallace Sititi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Ioane, Rameka Poihipi.
Hurricanes starting XV (1-15): Xavier Numia, Raymond Tuputupu, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett (capt), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love. Replacements: James O'Reilly, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, TK Howden, Richard Judd, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Salesi Rayasi.
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter
ACT Brumbies v Melbourne Rebels - Friday @ GIO Stadium, Canberra (7.35pm)
Brumbies starting XV (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (capt), Darcy Swain, Tom Hooper, Nick Frost, Jahrome Brown, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright. Replacements: Liam Bowron, Rhys van Nek, Sosefo Kautai, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford.
Rebels (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Angelo Smith, Josh Canham, Rob Leota (capt), Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Jake Strachan, Glen Vaihu, Nick Jooste, Filipo Daugunu, Darby Lancaster, Andrew Kellaway. Replacements: Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Taniela Tupou, Luke Callan, Maciu Nabolakasi, Tuaina Taii Tualima, James Tuttle, Mason Gordon.
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jordan Kaminski
Moana Pasifika v NSW Waratahs - Saturday @ GO Media Stadium, Auckland (4.35pm)
Pasifika starting XV (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (capt), Lotu Inisi, Aisea Halo, William Havili, Neria Fomai, Julian Savea, Pepesana Patafilo, Fine Inisi, Danny Toala. Replacements: Tomasi Maka, Tevita Langi, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Siaosi Nginingini, Christian Lealiifano, Henry Taefu.
Waratahs starting XV (1-15): Harry Lloyd, Jay Fonokalafi, Brad Amituanai, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Ned Hanigan, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (capt), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase. Replacements: Ben Sugars, Lewis Ponini, Michael Scott, Miles Amatosero, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Vuate Karawalevu.
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, George Myers
Crusaders v Blues - Saturday @ Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (7.05pm)
Crusaders starting XV (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (capt), Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Sevu Reece, David Havili, Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl. Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, Taha Kemara, Dallas McLeod.
Blues starting XV (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (capt), Sam Darry, Akira Ioane, Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, AJ Lam, Corey Evans, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele'a, Stephen Perofeta. Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Joshua Fusitu'a, PJ Sheck, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Sam Nock, Cole Forber, Caleb Tangitau
Referee: James Doleman.
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Queensland Reds v Westerns Force - Saturday @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (7.35pm)
Reds starting XV (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Matt Faessler, Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Liam Wright (co-capt), Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (co-capt), Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell. Replacements: Josh Nasser, Sef Fa'agase, Zane Nonggor, Connor Vest, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, James O'Connor, Taj Annan.
Force starting XV (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams (capt), Izack Rodda, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Ronan Leahy, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale. Replacements: Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink, Chase Tiatia.
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referees: Jorday Way, Jeremy Markey
Highlanders v Fijian Drua - Sunday @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (2.05pm)
Highlanders starting XV (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-capt), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (co-capt), Folau Fakatava, Ajay Falegaga, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Jake Te Hiwi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens. Replacements: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Max Hicks, Nikora Broughton, James Arscott, Matt Whaanga, Connor Garden-Bachop.
Drua starting XV (1-15): Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere (capt), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese. Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Taniela Rakuro.
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
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