Super rugby pacific round 12 has six matches starting with with Auckland’s Blues hosting Melbourne’s Rebels at Eden Park.
The second match on Friday is in Brisbane where the Queensland Reds host the Highlanders.
On Saturday the first match of the day is the Moana Pasifika v NSW Waratahs in Auckland. This match is followed by the Chiefs and Brumbies playing each other in Hamilton and the last match is in Perth where the Western Force host the Crusaders.
The last match of the round is on Sunday in Wellington where the Hurricanes host the Fijian Drua.
Blues v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Blues v Melbourne Rebels
Date : Friday 6 May
Venue : Eden Park, Auckland
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
TMO : Aaron Paterson
Teams
Blues
Jordan Lay, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Nepo Laulala, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam
Rebels
Matt Gibbon, James Hanson, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip (c), Josh Canham, Brad Wilkin, Richard Hardwick, Rob Leota, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, George Worth, Stacey Ili, Lukas Ripley, Andrew Kellaway, Reece Hodge
Replacements: Efi Ma’afu, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Daniel Maiava, Tamati Ioane, Moses Sorovi, Nick Jooste, Glen Vaihu
Reds v Highlanders Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Reds a 5 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match : QLD Reds v Highlanders
Date :Friday 6 May
Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Reuben Keane
Assistant Ref 2:James Palmer
TMO :James Leckie
Teams
Reds
Harry Hoopert, Richie Asiata, Feao Fotuaika, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Jordan Petaia, Hamish Stewart, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Albert Anae, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Spencer Jeans, Filipo Daugunu, Mac Grealy
Highlanders
Ethan de Groot, Liam Coltman, Jermaine Ainsley, Bryn Evans, Josh Dickson, James Lentjes (co-c), Billy Harmon, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Aaron Smith (co-c), Mitch Hunt, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden-Bachop
Replacements: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, Hugh Renton, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Mosese Dawai
Moana Pasifika v NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Moana Pasifika v NSW Waratahs
Date : Saturday 7 May
Venue : Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Kick Off local: 16:35
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1: Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2: Mike Winter
TMO :Richard Kelly
Teams
Moana Pasifika
Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Sam Slade, Michael Curry, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali’ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, Danny Toala
Replacements: Luteru Tolai, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Joe ‘Apikotoa, Alex McRobbie, Jack Lam, Jonathan Taumateine, Lincoln McClutchie, Solomone Kata
Waratahs
Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Geoff Cridge, Will Harris, Charlie Gamble, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome
Replacements: Tom Horton, Teterta Faulkner, Ruan Smith, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Ben Donaldson, Triston Reilly
Chiefs v Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Chiefs v Brumbies
Date :Saturday 7 May
Venue : FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Kick Off local: 19:05
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2:Angus Mabey
TMO :Glenn Newman
Teams
Chiefs
Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa’i, Luke Jacobson, Sam Cane (c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Alex Nankivell, Jonah Lowe, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Atu Moli, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Xavier Roe, Rameka Pohipi, Emoni Narawa
Brumbies
James Slipper, Folau Fainga’a, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White (c), Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Scott Sio, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Ollie Sapsford
Western Force v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Western Force v Crusaders
Date : Saturday 7 May
Venue : HBF Park, Perth
Kick Off local:17:45
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 1:Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 2:Matt Kellahan
TMO :Brett Cronan
Teams
Western Force
Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu’u (c), Santiago Medrano, Ryan McCauley, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ollie Callan, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Byron Ralston, Jake Strachan
Replacements: Andrew Ready, Angus Wagner, Bo Abra, Jeremy Thrush, Alex Masibaka, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui
Crusaders
Tamaiti Williams, Ricky Jackson, Olie Jager, Zach Gallagher, Sam Whitelock, Pablo Matera, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, Leicester Fainga’anuku, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, George Bridge, Will Jordan
Replacements: George Bell, Finlay Brewis, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Sione Havili Talitui, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki
Hurricanes v Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Drua a 16 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match : Hurricanes v Fijian Drua
Date :Sunday 8 May
Venue : Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick Off local:15:35
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris Hart
Teams
Hurricanes
Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Justin Sangster, Blake Gibson, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Tyler Laubscher, TJ Perenara, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Dane Coles, Tevita Mafileo, Owen Franks/Pasi Tosi, Caleb Delany, TK Howden, Cam Roigard, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Riley Higgens
Fijian Drua
Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Meli Derenalagi (c), Kitione Salawa, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Simione Kuruvoli, Kitione Ratu, Jona Mataiciwa, Apsialome Vota, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Taliga
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Meli Tuni, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Leone Nawai, Teti Tela, Onisi Ratave