This week in Super rugby Pacific round 15 there are seven matches but one has been played already so we have six remaining over three days.
The Crusaders and the Reds meet in Christchurch in what is Friday’s only Super rugby match. This is a rematch of the 2011 Super rugby final but this time the Crusaders have home advantage.
Saturday has four Super rugby matches starting with the Fijian Drua hosting the Chiefs in Fiji. This is followed by Moana Pasifika hosting the Brumbies in Auckland.
The third match on Saturday is in Sydney where the Waratahs host the Blues. The Waratahs beat the Highlanders in New Zealand last weekend so the bookies have them to beat the Blues by 2 points.
The final match on Saturday is in Perth where the Western Force host the Hurricanes.
On Sunday the action rounds off the weekend with the Rebels hosting the Highlanders.
As a reminder here is the finals format and the standings.
Finals Format (June 4-18)
Quarterfinals – 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 and 4 v 5 with the top-ranked team hosting
Semi-Finals – top-ranked quarter-final winner hosts against lowest-ranked quarter-final winner & 2nd highest ranked quarterfinal winner hosts 3rd highest ranked winner
Final – top-ranked semi-final winner hosts the other semi-final winner.
| Team | - | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP T | BP -7 | BP | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blues | - | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 470 | 284 | 188 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 58 |
 Brumbies | - | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 404 | 306 | 90 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
 Chiefs | - | 13 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 453 | 348 | 105 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
 Crusaders | - | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 470 | 268 | 202 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 52 |
 Highlanders | - | 12 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 348 | 345 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 23 |
 Hurricanes | - | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 441 | 330 | 111 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 39 |
 Rebels | - | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 320 | 469 | -149 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
 Reds | - | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 342 | 327 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 35 |
 Waratahs | - | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 365 | 317 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 38 |
 Moana Pasifika | - | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 267 | 514 | -247 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
 Fijian Drua | - | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 261 | 518 | -257 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
 Western Force | - | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 326 | 443 | -117 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 23 |
Crusaders v Reds Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Reds a 21 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match:Crusaders v QLD Reds
Date:Friday 27 May
Venue: Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Kick Off local:19:35
Referee:Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1:James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2:Stu Curran
TMO: Shane McDermott
Teams
Cruasaders
George Bower, Brodie McAlister, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Pablo Matera, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Leicester Faninga’anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
Replacements: Ricky Jackson, Finlay Brewis, Tamaiti Williams, Zach Gallagher, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, Chay Fihaki, George Bridge
Reds
Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Feao Fotuaika, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), Lawson Creighton, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Jordan Petaua, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell.
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Harry Hoopert, Sef Fa’agase, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Liam Wright (co-c), Kalani Thomas, Mac Grealy
Drua v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match:Fijian Drua v Chiefs
Date:Saturday 28 May
Venue:Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji
Kick Off local:15:00
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO: Glenn Newman
Teams
Drua
Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Isoa Nasilasila, Viliame Rarasea, Joseva Tamani, Rusiate Nasove, Nemani Nagusa (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Ilaisa Droasese, Kitione Taliga
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Timoci Sauvoli, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Onisi Ratave
Chiefs
Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Brodie Retallick Tupou Vaa’i, Samnipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber (c), Bryn Gatland, Alex Nankivell, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Pohipi, Emoni Narawa, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Atu Moli, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Jonah Lowe
Pasifika v Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given Moana a 19 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match: Moana Pasifika v Brumbies
Date:Saturday 28 May
Venue:Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1:James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
TMO:Aaron Paterson
Teams
Pasifika
Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Sekope Kepu (c), Michael Curry, Sam Slade, Solomone Funaki, Alamanda Motuga, Henry Time-Stowers, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali’ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Solomone Kata, William Havili
Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Joe ‘Apiokotoa, Sione Tuipolotu, Lotu Inisi, Manu Paea, Fine Inisi, Anzelo Tuitavuki
Brumbies
Scott Sio, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, James Slipper, Sefo Kautai, Cadeyrn Neville, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Rod Iona, Hudson Creighton
Waratahs v Blues Super Rugby Pacific Preview
The Bookies have given the Blues a 2 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Match Officials and details
Match: NSW Waratahs v Blues
Date:Saturday 28 May
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 1:TBC
Assistant Ref 2:Matt Kellahan
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Waratahs
Tetera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Charlie Gamble, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Alex Newsome, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Donaldson
Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tetera Faulkner, Paddy Ryan, Hugh Sinclair, Jeremy Williams, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jack Grant, Jamie Roberts
Blues
Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Anton Segner, Adrian Choat, Taine Plumtree, Sam Nock, Jock McKenzie, AJ Lam, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Marcel Renata, Sam Darry, Cameron Suafoa, Akira Ioane, Taufa Funaki, Nigel Ah-Wong
Force v Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Western Force v Hurricanes
Date:Saturday 28 May
Venue: HBF Park, Perth
Kick Off local: 20:00
Referee:Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1:Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan Kaminski
TMO: Kyle Burnett
Teams
Force
Tom Robertson, Andrew Ready, Santiago Medrano, Ryan McCauley, Jeremy Thrush, Fergus Lee-Warner, Tim Anstee, Jackson Pugh, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Richard Kahui, Bryon Ralston, Toni Pulu, Jake McIntyre
Replacements: Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner, Bo Abra, Izack Rodda, Jack Winchester, Michael McDonald, Kyle Godwin, Brad Lacey
Hurricanes
Pouri Rakete-Stones, Dane Coles, Owen Franks, James Blackwell, Justin Sangster, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara (c), Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Tevita Mafileo, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Jamie Booth, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Teihorangi Walden
Rebels v Highlanders Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match: Melbourne Rebels v Highlanders
Date: Sunday 29 May
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick Off local:14:00
Referee:Jordan way
Assistant Ref 1: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 2:Matt Kellahan
TMO: Oli Kellett
Teams
Rebels
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Josh Canham, Michael Wells (c), Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota, James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Matt To’omua, Andrew Kellaway, Lukas Ripley, Reece Hodge
Replacements: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Ross Haylett-Petty, Richard Hardwick, Joe Powell, Nick Jooste, George Worth
Highlanders
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Josh Canham, Michael Wells (c), Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota, James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Matt To’omua, Andrew Kellaway, Lukas Ripley, Reece Hodge
Replacements: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Ross Haylett-Petty, Richard Hardwick, Joe Powell, Nick Jooste, George Worth
