2022 Super Rugby Pacific Rd.13 Teams

Super Rugby Pacific is back in action this weekend with five matches taking place across the Pacific Ocean.

Super Rugby matches will be played in three different countries as New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji all host games.

Round 13 begins in Dunedin, New Zealand, where the Highlanders host the Western Force in the first of two matches on Friday.

Friday’s second match is arguably the highlight of the weekend. This Trans-Tasman clash features the Crusaders and the high-flying Brumbies, who are the top Australian team.

The Brumbies have – surprisingly – beaten three Kiwi sides in a row, both home and away, to cement their place in the top places on the table.

The Crusaders are second from the top in terms of New Zealand teams, but the 10-time Super Rugby champions have, however, lost three games already this campaign.

On Saturday, there are three matches, starting with Fijian Drua hosting Moana Pasifika in Sydney.

This much-anticipated Pacific Island derby should bring the crowds into CommBank Stadium despite the game being a bottom-of-the-basement clash.

Saturday’s second Round 13 match is going to be a humdinger in Auckland.

This juicy antipodean contest is between last season’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman winning Blues and the 2021 Super Rugby AU champion Queensland Reds.

The Blues top the Super Rugby Pacific standings, while the out-of-sorts Reds sit in sixth.

The last match on Saturday is the NSW Waratahs against the Hurricanes at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.

The final match of the weekend is on Sunday afternoon in Victoria, where the Melbourne Rebels host the Chiefs from Hamilton.

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Highlanders v Western Force Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Western Force a 16 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

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

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Brumbies v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Brumbies a 6 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

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

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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

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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

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Waratahs v Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Waratahs a 7 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

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

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Rebels v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Rebels a 16 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

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.