
The final round of Super Rugby Pacific begins in Christchurch with the Crusaders hosting Moana Pasifika, followed by the NSW Waratahs welcoming old rivals Queensland Reds to Sydney.
The Fijian Drua return home to face the Melbourne Rebels whilst the Hurricanes eye off top spot against the Hurricanes.
The Blues take on the Chiefs in Auckland, with the round finishing in Perth with the Western Force facing the ACT Brumbies.
ROUND 15 TEAMS
*All times local
Crusaders v Moana Pasifika - Friday @ Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (7.05pm)
Crusaders starting XV (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (capt), Tamaiti Williams, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Macca Springer, Ryan Crotty, Dallas McLeod, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl. Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Owen Franks, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, Taine Robinson, Heremaia Murray.
Pasifika starting XV (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sekope Kepu, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (capt), Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Pepesana Patafilo. Julian Savea, Henry Taefu, Fine Inisi, Kyren Taumoefolau. Replacements: Tomasi Maka, Ivan Fepuleai, Suetena Asomua, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano, Nigel Ah Wong.
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey
NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds - Friday @ Allianz Stadium, Christchurch (7.35pm)
Waratahs starting VX (1-15): Paddy Ryan, Jay Fonokalafi, Tom Ross, Jed Holloway, Miles Amatosero, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (capt), Jack Bowen, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase. Replacements: Ben Sugars, Lewis Ponini, Brad Amituanai, Hugh Sinclair, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Izaia Perese.
Reds starting XV (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggor, Connor Vest, Seru Uru, Liam Wright (co-capt), Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Tate McDermott (co-capt), Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell. Replacements: Josh Nasser, Peni Ravai, Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Ryan Smith, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Taj Annan.
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Fijian Drua v Melbourne Rebels - Saturday @ Churchill Park, Lautoka (2.05pm)
Drua starting XV (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (capt), Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Waqa Nalaga, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese. Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Samu Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz.
Rebels starting XV (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Taniela Tupou, Angelo Smith, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota (capt), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, David Feiluai, Nick Jooste, Filipo Daugunu, Andrew Kellaway, Mason Gordon. Replacements: Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Maciu Nabolakasi, James Tuttle, David Vaihu, Jake Strachan.
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter
Hurricanes v Highlanders - Saturday @ SKY Stadium, Wellington (4.35pm)
Hurricanes starting XV (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, James Tucker, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett (capt), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love. Replacements: James O'Reilly, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Justin Sangster, Peter Lakai, Jordi Vijoen, Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan.
Highlanders starting XV (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-capt), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Will Tucker, Fabian Holland, Max Hicks, Billy Harmon (co-capt), Nikora Broughton, James Arscott, Ajay Falegaga, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Matt Whaanga, Connor Garden-Bachop, Finn Hurley. Replacements: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Tom Sanders, Hayden Michaels, Folau Fakatava, Jake Te Hiwi, Martín Bogado.
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, George Myers
Blues v Chiefs - Saturday @ Eden Park, Auckland (7.05pm)
Blues starting XV (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (capt), Sam Darry, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele'a, Stephen Perofeta. Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Finlay Christie, Corey Evans, Cole Forbes.
Chiefs starting XV (1-15): Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Jimmy Tupou, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (capt), Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ollie Norris, Sione Ahio, Simon Parker, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Quinn Tupaea, Peniasi Malimali.
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Western Force v ACT Brumbies - Saturday @ HBF Park, Perth (5.35pm)
Force starting XV (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Sam Carter, Izack Rodda, Jeremy Williams (capt), Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Max Burey, Ronan Leahy, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale. Replacements: Ben Funnell, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink.
Brumbies starting XV (1-15): Blake Schoupp, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (capt), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright. Replacements: Connal McInerney, Harry Vella, Sosefo Kautai, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford.
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
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