Super rugby Pacific will see all teams returning to action after the New Zealand teams had to postpone matches due to outbreaks of Covid.
The weekend’s Super rugby action starts in Auckland where Moana Pasifika will play their third game of the season and this week they face the Hurricanes.
There are three matches on Friday this weekend and the other two matches are between the Melbourne Rebels and Fijian Drua in Melbourne while the Western Force host the Brumbies in Perth.
On Saturday the first match is Highlanders v Blues in Dunedin, followed by the Chiefs v Crusaders in Hamilton and the round finishes in Brisbane with the Queensland Reds hosting the NSW Waratahs.
Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes
Date :Friday 25 March
Venue : Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
TMO :Glenn Newman
Teams
Moana Pasifika
Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Samiuela Moli, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Sam Slade, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali’ifano, Neria Foma’i, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili
Replacements: Ray Niula, Taukiha’amea Kolomatagi, Joe Apikotoa, Alex McRobbie, Josh Kaifa, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Danny Toala
Hurricanes
Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delaney, Scott Scrafton, Reed Prinsep (c), Blake Gibson, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Aidan Morgan, Wes Goosen, Teihorangi Walden, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Josh Moorby, Jordie Barrett
Replacements: James O’Reilly, Alex Fidow, Tevita Mafielo, Tom Parsons, Ardie Savea, Cameron Roigard, Ruben Love, Salesi Rayasi
Melbourne Rebels v Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Melbourne Rebels v Fijian Drua
Date :Friday 25 March
Venue : AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 1:Reuben Keane
Assistant Ref 2:Amber McLachlan
TMO :Oli Kellett
Teams
Melbourne Rebels
Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Hill, Brad Wilkin, Richard Hardwick, Michael Wells (c), James Tuttle, Matt To’omua, Glen Vaihu, Ray Nu’u, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway, Reece Hodge
Replacements: James Hanson, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek, Daniel Maiava, Sam Wallis, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, George Worth
Fijian Drua
Jone Koroiduadu, Mesulame Dolokoto, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Nemani Nagusa (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Kitione Ratu
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Viliame Rarasea, Kitione Salawa, Peni Matawali, Caleb Muntz, Jona Mataiciwa
Western Force v Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Western Force v Brumbies
Date :Friday 25 March
Venue : HBF Stadium, Perth
Kick Off local:19:00
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1:Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan Kaminski
TMO :Kyle Burnett
Teams
Western Force
Harrison Lloyd, Feleti Kaitu’u (c), Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
Replacements: Andrew Ready, Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Richard Kahui
Brumbies
Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan (c), Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Fred Kaihea, Tom Ross, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Nic White, Hudson Creighton, Jesse Mogg
Highlanders v Blues Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Highlanders v Blues
Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Date :Saturday 26 March
Kick Off local:16:35
Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 1:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2:Mike Winter
TMO :Glenn Newman
Teams
Highlanders
Daniel Lienert-Brown, Liam Coltman, Jermaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Marino Miakele Tu’u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Ngatungane Punivai, Sam Gilbert
Replacements: Andrew Makailo, Ayden Johnstone, Josh Hohneck, Fabian Holland, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Vilimoni Koroi, Hugh Renton
Blues
Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Taufa Funaki, Corey Evans, Stephen Perofeta
Chiefs v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Chiefs v Crusaders
Date :Saturday 26 March
Venue : FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris Hart
Teams
Chiefs
Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Sione Mafileo, Josh Lord, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Cane (co-c), Samipeni Finau, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Etene Nani-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Alex Nankivell, Shaun Stevenson, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Aidan Ross, Angus Ta’avao, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Mitch Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane
Crusaders
Finlay Brewis, Brodie McAlister, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Richie Mo’unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Leichester Fainga’anuku, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: Codie Taylor, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Mitch Dunshea, Corey Kellow, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Burke, Sevu Reece
Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific Preview
Match Officials and details
Match : Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs
Date :Saturday 26 March
Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick Off local:18:45
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 2:Reuben Keane
TMO :Brett Cronan
Teams
Queensland Reds
Dane Zander, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jock Campbell, Jordan Petaia
Replacements: Matt Faessler, Harry Hoopert, Feao Fotuaika, Connor Vest, Liam Wright, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Lawson Creighton,
NSW Waratahs
Te Tera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Hugh Sinclair, Geoff Cridge, Charlie Gamble, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Alex Newsome, Jamie Roberts, Lalakai Foketi, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Will Harrison
Replacements: Tom Horton/Mahu Vaihau, Angus Bell, Ruan Smith/Mahe Vailanu, Jed Holloway, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Dylan Pietsch, Triston Reilly