The 2022 Super rugby pacific round 13 action this weekend starts in Dunedin where the Highlanders host the Western Force in the first of two matches on Friday.
The second match on Friday is arguably the highlight of the weekend as it features the Crusaders and the Brumbies who are the top Australian team (the Crusaders are second from top in terms of NZ teams).
On Saturday there are three matches starting with the Fijian Drua hosting Moana Pasifika in Sydney. The second match is in Auckland where the Blues (who top the overall standings) host Queensland’s Reds.
The third and final match on Saturday is the Waratahs against the Hurricanes in Sydney.
The final match of the round and the weekend is on Sunday and is in Melbourne where the Rebels host the Chiefs.
Highlanders v Western Force Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Highlanders v Western Force
Date: Friday 13 May
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick Off local: 19:05
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2: Angus Mabey
TMO: Shane McDermott
Teams
Highlanders
Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Bryn Evans, Josh Dickson, James Lentjes (co-c), Billy Harmon, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Aaron Smith (co-c), Sam Gilbert, Scott Gregory, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu, Fetuli Paea, Connor Garden-Bachop
Replacements: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Mau, Fabian Holland, Hugh Renton, Folau Fakatava, Mitch Hunt, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Western Force
Tom Robertson, Andrew Ready, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ollie Callan, Tim Anstee, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Bryon Ralston, Jake Strachan
Replacements: Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner, Bo Abra, Ryan McCauley, Brynard Stander, Michael McDonald, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui
Brumbies v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Brumbies v Crusaders
Date: Friday 13 May
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 2: Damon Murphy
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Brumbies
James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Caderyn Neville, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White, Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Replacements: Folau Fainga’a, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Ollie Sapsford
Crusaders
George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Pablo Matera, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Richie Mo’unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Jack Goodhue, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
Replacements: Ricky Jackson, Finlay Brewis, Tamaiti Williams, Liam Hallam-Eames, Tom Christie, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Faninga’anuku
Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given Moana a 6 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match:Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika
Date:Saturday 14 May
Venue:CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Kick Off local:14:35
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1: Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 2: Matt Kellahan
TMO: Brett Cronan
Teams
Fijian Drua
Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Manasa Saulo, Isoa Nasilasila, Viliame Rarasea, Meli Derenlagi (c), Mesulame Dolokoto, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvovu, Apisalome Vota, Onisi Ratave, Kitione Taliga
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Samuela Tawake, Chris Minimbi, Nemani Nagusa, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Selestino Ravutaumada
Moana Pasifika
Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Sekope Kepu (c), Michael Curry, Alex McRobbie, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Solomone Kata, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili
Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Joe Apiokotoa, Veikoso Poloniati, Jack Lam, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali’ifano, Henry Taefu
Blues v Queensland Reds Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Reds a 19 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match:Blues v QLD Reds
Date:Saturday 14 May
Venue:Eden Park, Auckland
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
TMO: Aaron Paterson
Teams
Blues
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Replacements: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
Queensland Reds
Dane Zander, Albert Anae, Feao Fotuaika, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Angus Scott-Young, Seru Uru, Tate McDermott (c), James O’Connor, Jordan Petaia, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Matt Faessler, Harry Hoopert, Sef Fa’agase, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Tualima, Kalani Thomas, Hamish Stewart, Lawson Creighton
Waratahs v Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: NSW Waratahs v Hurricanes
Date: Saturday 14 May
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Kick Off local: 19:45
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 1: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 2: Damon Murphy
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Waratahs
Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Will Harris, Charlie Gamble, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome
Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Teterta Faulkner, Paddy Ryan, Ned Hanigan, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Ben Donaldson, Triston Reilly
Hurricanes
Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Justin Sangster, Blake Gibson, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Jamie Booth, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Bailyn Sullivan, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Dane Coles, Tevita Mafielo, Owen Franks, Isaia Walker-Leawere, TK Howden, Cam Roigard, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Billy Proctor
Rebels v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match:Melbourne Rebels v Chiefs
Date:Sunday 15 May
Venue:AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick Off local: 14:00
Referee: Reuben Keane
Assistant Ref 1: Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 2: James Palmer
TMO: Oli Kellett
Teams
Rebels
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Josh Hill, Michael Wells (c), Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota, James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway, George Worth, Reece Hodge
Replacements: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Josh Canham, Richard Hardwick, Joe Powell, Nick Jooste, Lukas Ripley
Chiefs
Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Josh Ioane, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Pohipi, Emoni Narawa, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, Atu Moli, Pita Gus Sowakula, Mitch Brown, Xavier Roe, Rivez Reihana, Inga Finau.
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