Super Rugby Pacific Teams: All the team news for Round Nine
Thu, 14/04/2022, 7:46 am
Nathan Williamson
With the Trans-Tasman crossover just a week away, there are several clubs looking to build momentum as they name their teams for round nine.
The round kicks off with arguably the match of the season as the Crusaders welcome the Blues to Christchurch.
Following this, the Queensland Reds will look to cement their spot in the top four when they face the red-hot Rebels at AAMI Park.
A triple-header of action on Sunday will see the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika face-off, before the Hurricanes face the Highlanders and the Waratahs travel to Perth to face the Force.
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round nine as they drop:
Friday 15 April 5:05 pm AEST – Crusaders v Blues at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Zach Gallagher, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Richie Mo'unga, Leichester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
RESERVES: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Pablo Matera, Mitchell Drummond, Fergus Burke, George Bridge
BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Stephen Perofeta
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Taufua Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zarn Sullivan/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Mike Winter
Friday 15 April 7:45 pm AEST – Melbourne Rebels v Queensland Reds at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, James Hanson, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Hill, Michael Wells (c), Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Matt To'omua, Glen Vaihu, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway, George Worth, Reece Hodge
RESERVES: Efi Ma'afu, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek, Josh Canham, Brad Wilkin, Sam Wallis, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon
REDS (1-15): Feao Fotuaika, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jordan Petaia
RESERVES: Matt Faessler, Harry Hoopert, Taniela Tupou, Lopeti Faifau, Angus Scott-Young, Kalani Thomas, Josh Flook, Lawson Creighton
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Amber McLachlan
Saturday 15 April 2:35 pm AEST – Chiefs v Moana Pasifika at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Bradley Slater, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Mitch Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Pohipi, Alex Nankivell, Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa
RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Aidan Ross, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Brad Weber. Rivez Reihana, Chase Tiatia
PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindermuth, Ray Niuia, Chris Apoua, Veikoso Poloniati, Mahonri Ngakuru, Michael Curry, Niko Jones, Sione Tu'ipulotu, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Henry Taefu, Solomone Kata, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili
RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Taukiha'amea Koloamatangi, Suetena Asomua, Alex McRobbie, Josh Kaifa, Jonathan Taumateine, Fine Inisi, Tomasi Alosio
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Stu Curran
Saturday 15 April 5:05 pm AEST – Highlanders v Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Liam Coltman, Jermain Ainsley, Bryn Evans, Josh Dickson, Gareth Evans, James Lentjes, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Aaron Smith (c), Marty Banks, Scott Gregory, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Denny Solomona, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden-Bachop
RESERVES: Andrew Makalio, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, Billy Harmon, Folau Fakatava, Maitch Hunt, Fetuli Paea
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea (c), TJ Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Bailyn Sullivan, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby
RESERVES: Kianu Kereru-Symes, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Caleb Delany, Jamie Booth, Aidan Morgan, Peter Umaga-Jensen
Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Mike Winter
Saturday 15 April 7:45 pm AEST – Western Force v NSW Waratahs at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Nine Network
FORCE (1-15): Harrison Lloyd, Feleti Kaitu’u (c), Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Ryan McCauley, Fergus Lee-Warner, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Jackson Pugh, Ollie Callan, Michael McDonald, Jake McIntrye, Richard Kahui
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome
RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Tetera Faulkner, Archer Holz, Geoff Cridge, Rahboni Warren-Yosayaco, Jack Grant, Will Harrison, Jamie Roberts
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Matt Kellahan
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