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After getting previous a gritty Force facet remaining weekend in Perth, the Brumbies can transfer to the highest of the Super Rugby Pacific standings in the event that they beat the Reds on Saturday night time. See all of the staff information because it unfolds under.
(All instances are AEST)
Friday
Hurricanes vs Highlanders, 5.05pm
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Pasilio Tosi, Zach Gallgher, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (co-c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Ngatungane Punival, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Bailyn Sullivan, Callum Harkin
Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Will Tucker, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Fatafehi Fineanganofo
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Saula Ma’u, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele’a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Oliver Haig, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Referee: Marcus Playle
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran
TMO: Glenn Newman
Waratahs vs Crusaders, 7.35pm
Waratahs trainer Dan McKellar has promoted Darby Lancaster to start out in opposition to the Crusaders on Friday after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii used to be dominated out for the remainder of the Super Rugby season with a fractured jaw.
Suaalii’s damage, which got here after copping a knee from Andrew Kellaway, sees his Test teammate shift from the wing to fullback. Lancaster and Triston Reilly shape the again 3.
“Minimal change … obviously is Darby is in and Kells goes back to fullback,” McKellar mentioned.
“But we’ve generally gone for consistency in selection. The Waratahs have otherwise named a settled side, with Test prop Taniela Tupou to once again come off the bench.
Tane Edmed retains the No.10 jersey, with Jack Bowen providing cover off the bench. Lawson Creighton once again misses selection after spending much of the year in the No.10 jersey.
The Waratahs announced the match would be the final time six of their regulars in 2025 take the field in the sky blue jersey, with Hugh Sinclair, Rob Leota, Langi Gleeson, Mahe Vailanu, Julian Heaven and Felix Kalapu all leaving the Super Rugby franchise at season’s end.
“It’s important that our departing players are farewelled with the performance they deserve to go out on,” McKellar mentioned.
McKellar paid particular credit score to Sinclair, who captained the facet for the primary time in 2025.“I’ve really enjoyed working with ‘Sincs’,” he mentioned. “He’s someone who genuinely cares about this team, the Waratahs, and doing things the right way.
“Players like him are so important to any team or organisation.”
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Daniel Botha, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Darby Lancaster, Joey Walton, Henry O’Donnell, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway
Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Taniela Tupou, Ben Grant, Hugh Sinclair, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Lalakai Foketi
CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Ioane Moananu, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Quinten Strange, Antonio Shalfoon, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl
Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod
Referee: Marcus Playle
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran
TMO: Glenn Newman
Saturday
Fijian Drua vs Force, 1.35pm
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi, Ponipate Loganimasi, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Leone Rotuisolia, Kitione Salawa, Leone Nawai, Inia Tabuavou, Selestino Ravutaumada
FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Kane Koteka, Reed Prinsep; Henry Robertson, Alex Harford, Mac Grealy, Reesjan Pasitoa, Sio Tomkinson, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale
Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Atu Moli, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Sam Carter, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Ben Donaldson, George Poolman
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey
TMO: Brett Cronan
Moana Pasifika vs Blues, 5.05pm
All Black Caleb Clarke will go back from damage in Saturday night time’s conflict with Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium.
After lacking 4 video games with a thigh damage, Clarke will line up at the left wing with AJ Lam transferring again to the proper wing.
In the forwards, Angus Ta’avao returns to the beginning function at tighthead prop, Josh Beehre comes into the second one row and Adrian Choat begins at blindside flanker rather than Anton Segner, who has been sidelined with a shoulder damage.
Head trainer Vern Cotter mentioned his facet is fascinated with hanging in combination any other sturdy efficiency in opposition to Moana Pasifika.
“This is another big match for us. We need to be clinical as a group and lift our physicality and intensity,” he mentioned.
“We’ve built some good momentum in recent weeks, and this is another step forward as we focus on continually improving our game.”
PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta’unidentified flying object’ou, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Tevita Ofa, William Havili
Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Julian Savea
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Corey Evans
Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Ben O’Keeffe
TMO: Glenn Newman
Brumbies vs Reds, 7.35pm
After getting previous a gritty Force facet remaining weekend in Perth, the Brumbies can transfer to the highest of the Super Rugby Pacific standings in the event that they beat the Reds on Saturday night time.
But it gained’t be simple, with Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio unsurprisingly dominated out of the conflict after a frightening incident remaining weekend the place he used to be stretchered off.
While he used to be cleared of any important damage, Lolesio might be rested for the week and most probably go back in opposition to the Crusaders of their ultimate spherical.
In his position Declan Meredith returns to the No.10 jersey. No specialist fly-half has been incorporated at the bench, with Tom Wright among the lads who will supply duvet if Meredith is changed.
The Brumbies do welcome again Billy Pollard at hooker in the one different alternate to the beginning facet.
Cadeyrn Neville returns by way of the bench and gives some revel in within the house after the Force centered the Brumbies’ lineout remaining week. Hudson Creighton additionally returns by way of the bench.
Meanwhile, the Reds have misplaced 3 Test stars – Tom Lynagh, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Seru Uru – from the facet that beat the Waratahs remaining week.
But they do welcome again one Wallaby, with Hunter Paisami again within the No.10 jersey.
Lynagh has been dominated out with concussion, whilst forwards Uru (knee) and Salakaia-Loto (shoulder) will even omit the a very powerful fit.
Reds trainer Les Kiss does have some sturdy duvet to inject into the facet even though.
Ryan Smith returns to the second-row to spouse Josh Canham, whilst Joe Brial returns at blindside flanker to shape a back-row trio along Fraser McReight and John Bryant.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is again at fly-half to start out his fourth fit of the 12 months, whilst Paisami’s go back within the midfield sees emerging ability Dre Pakeho go back to the bench.
Connor Vest and Heremaia Murray go back to the bench. Kiss mentioned the Reds recognised the problem forward in opposition to the second-placed Brumbies.
“The Brumbies are no doubt a team in form coming off their win over the Western Force (33-14),” Kiss mentioned.
“They have an imperious record at home in Canberra as we know.
“We certainly showed our qualities of grit and belief with how strongly we finished the game against the NSW Waratahs in our last game. It was very pleasing coming off the short turnaround from our previous match in Fiji.
“Harry had a very strong second half when he came in for Tom against the Waratahs and has stepped up for us with his opportunities this season.
“Our bench has been very productive. This weekend, Connor Vest will bring his impact as a backrower-lock. He’s been fully involved at training and with matches for his Souths club and the Reds Development XV to be ready for this.”
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tom Hooper, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Ieli, Rhys van Nek, Cadeyrn Neville, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Harrison Goddard, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford
REDS (1-15): Sef Fa’agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (c), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, Dre Pakeho, Heremaia Murray
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski
TMO: James Leckie
