Super Rugby Pacific returns this weekend with round 14 which has six matches being played over three days in Australia and New Zealand.
The Super rugby action kicks off on Friday when the Crusaders host the Fijian Drua. This match is followed by the Queensland Reds hosting Moana Pasifika in Brisbane in the second Friday match.
Saturday has three matches starting with Chiefs hosting the Western Force in Hamilton. The second match is in Wellington where the Hurricanes host the Melbourne Rebels
The third and final match on Saturday is in Canberra where the Brumbies host tournament leaders the Blues.
The final match of the round is on Sunday when the Highlanders host the Waratahs in Dunedin.
Crusaders v Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Drua a 31 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match:Crusaders v Fijian Drua
Date:Friday 20 May
Venue: Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee:Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
TMO: Glenn Newman
Teams
Crusaders
Finlay Brewis, Ricky Jackson, Fletcher Newell, Zach Gallagher, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki
Replacements: Shilo Klein, Tamaiti Williams, Oli Jager, Dominic Gardiner, Corey Kellow, Mitch Drummond, Simon Hickey, George Bridge
Fijian Drua
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Mesulame Dolokoto, Nemani Nagusa (c), Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vinaya Habosi, Teti Tela, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Taliga
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Leone Nawai, Ilaisa Droasese, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
QLD Reds v Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: QLD Reds v Moana Pasifika
Date:Friday 20 May
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee: Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 1:Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 2:Reuben Keane
TMO: Brett Cronan
Teams
QLD Reds
Harry Hoopert, Matt Faessler, Feao Fotuaika, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), James O’Connor, Jordan Petaia, Hamish Stewart, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Sef Fa’agase, Connor Vest, Angus Scott-Young, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Filipo Daugunu
Moana Pasifika
Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Sekope Kepu (c), Michael Curry, Sam Slade, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali’ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Solomone Kata, Tomasi Alosio, William Havili
Replacements: Luteru Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Joe ‘Apiokotoa, Alex McRobbie, Jack Lam, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Henry Taefu
Chiefs v Western Force Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match:Chiefs v Western Force
Date: Saturday 21 May
Venue: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Kick Off local:16:35
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1:Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO: Chris Hart
Teams
Chiefs
Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa’i, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Chase Tiatia, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Pohipi, Emoni Narawa, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Josh Bartlett, George Dyer, Samipeni Finau, Mitch Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Rameka Poihipi
Western Force
Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu’u (c), Santiago Medrano, Ryan McCauley, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Tim Anstee, Jackson Pugh, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Toni Pulu, Reesjan Pasitoa, Kyle Godwin, Byron Ralston, Jake Strachan
Replacements: Andrew Ready, Angus Wagner, Bo Abra, Jeremy Thrush, Will Sankey, Michael McDonald, Richard Kahui, Brad Lacey
Hurricanes v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match:Hurricanes v Melbourne Rebels
Date:Saturday 21 May
Venue:Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 1:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2:Mike Winter
TMO: Richard Kelly
Teams
Hurricanes
Tevita Mafileo, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Blake Gibson, Du’Plessis Kirifi, TK Howden, TJ Perenara, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Ruben Love
Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Owen Franks, Scott Scrafton, Caleb Delany, Jamie Booth, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen
Melbourne Rebels
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Rob Leota, Michael Wells (c), Brad Wilkin, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Matt To’omua, Andrew Kellaway, George Worth, Reece Hodge
Replacements: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Josh Canham, Richard Hardwick, Joe Powell, Lukas Ripley, Nick Jooste
Brumbies v Blues Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Brumbies v Blues
Date:Saturday 21 May
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee:Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan Way
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Brumbies
James Slipper, Folau Fainga’a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Caderyn Neville, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Scott Sio, Sefo Kautai, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford
Blues
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, James Tucker, Sam Darry, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Tanielu Tele’a, Zarn Sullivan
Highlanders v Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Highlanders v Waratahs
Date:Sunday 22 May
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick Off local:15:35
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Angus Mabey
TMO: Chris Hart
Teams
Highlanders
Daniel Lienert-Brown, Liam Coltman, Jermaine Ainsley, Sam Caird, 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, Denny Solomona, Connor Garden-Bachop
Replacements: Andrew Makalio, Luca Inch, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, Hugh Renton, Folau Fakatava, Mitch Hunt, Fetuli Paea
Waratahs
Tetera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Geoff Cridge, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Alex Newsome,Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Donaldson
Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Angus Bell, Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Williams, Ned Hanigan, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jack Grant, Jamie Roberts