Super Rugby Pacific Teams: All the team news for Round Four

[The InnFORCEr]

Thu, 10/03/2022, 6:57 am
Nathan Williamson



The Super Rugby Pacific teams have been confirmed for round four as teams look to make a statement.

It kicks off with the Blues hosting the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium, with Aaron Smith returning as captain for the visitors.


Friday 11 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Blues v Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Sam Darry, Taine Plumtree, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta

RESERVES: Soane Vikena, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanielu Tele'a, Zarn Sullivan

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan De Groot, Liam Coltman, Jermaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, Gareth Evans, Marino Miakele Tu’u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Thomas Umaga Jensen, Scott Gregory, Liam Coombes Fabling, Connor Garden Bachop.

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, Hugh Renton, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Ngatungane Punivai

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Stu Curran


Friday 11 March 7:45 pm AEDT – Rebels v Brumbies at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REBELS (1-15): Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Canham, Michael Wells (c), Brad Wilkin, Tamati Ioane, Joe Powell, Matt To'omua, Glen Vaihu, Ray Nu'u, Lukas Ripley, Andrew Kellaway, Reece Hodge

RESERVES: Efi Ma'afu, Isaac Aedo Kailea, Rhys Van Nek, Ross Haylett-Petty, Richard Hardwick, Moses Sorovi, Carter Gordon, Young Tonumaipea

BRUMBIES (1-15): Scott Sio, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Jesse Mogg, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks

RESERVES: Billy Pollard, James Slipper, Sefo Kautai, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Rod Iona, Chris Feauai-Sautia

Referee: Graham Cooper

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, James Quinn



Saturday 12 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Crusaders v Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Pablo Matera, Bryn Hall, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Mitch Dunshea, Cullen Grace, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Fergus Burke, George Bridge

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Ta'avao, Tupou Vaa'i, Brodie Retallick, Kaylum Boshier, Sam Cane (c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Xaiver Roe, Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa

RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tom Florence/Laghlan McWhannell, Cortez Ratima, Rivez Reihana, Rameka Poihipi

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Dan Waenga



Saturday 12 March 7:45 pm AEDT – Reds v Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Channel Nine

REDS (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, James O'Connor, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jock Campbell, Jordan Petaia

RESERVES: Matt Faessler, Feao Fotuaika, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Spencer Jeans, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy

FIJIAN DRUA (1-15): Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramira, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Baden Kerr

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Jone Koroiduadua, Manasa Saulo, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Frank Lomani, Jona Mataiciwa, Onisi Ratave

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Reuben Keane



Sunday 13 March 2:00 pm AEDT – Waratahs v Force at Leichhardt Oval, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Max Douglas, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Alex Newsome, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Dylan Pietsch, Will Harrison

RESERVES: Tom Horton/Mahe Vailanu, Te Tera Faulkner, Ruan Smith, Jeremy Williams/Geoff Cridge, Langi Gleeson, Carlo Tizzano, Jack Grant, Mark Nawaqanitawase

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ollie Callan, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan

RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Harry Lloyd, Greg Holmes, Jackson Pugh, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Matt Kellahan

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/super-...-watch--202238

[GIGS20]

I see Cooper still gets a role.

Did he try out for the force academy only to get brutally rejected?

[James]

I wonder if we could coax Jermaine Ainsley back? I figure he's better than Medrano and Holmes isn't getting younger. It'd be nice for Ollie Hoskins to come back too.

[jargan83]

The year is 2026 and there's a rumor that the Blues vs Highlanders game is still going