2022 Super Rugby Pacific Rd 7 Teams

Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 started on Tuesday when Moana Pasifika and the Blues played each other, They will meet again on Saturday as they catch with the schedule following match postponements.

The Crusaders and Highlanders start the weekend’s rugby followed by Fijian Drua and the Waratahs.

On Saturday the Blues and Moana Pasifika rematch starts the day and this is followed by the Reds and Brumbies clash.

The final match of the weekend is on Sunday when the Hurricanes host the Chiefs.

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Crusaders v Highlanders Super Rugby Pacific Preview

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

Match Officials and details
Match : Crusaders v Highlanders
Date :Friday 1 April
Venue : Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
TMO :Shane McDermott

Teams

Crusaders Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Leichester Fainga’anuku, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

Replacements: Shilo Klein, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Zach Gallagher, Pablo Matera, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Braydon Ennor

Highlanders: Daniel Lienert-Brown, Andrew Makailo, Josh Hohneck, Byrn Evans, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Marino Miakele Tu’u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden Bachop

Replacements : Rhys Marshall, Ethan de Groot, Jemaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Denny Solomona

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Fijian Drua v Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Fijian Drua a 9 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Fijian Drua v Waratahs
Date :Friday 1 April
Venue : CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Kick Off local:18:45
Referee:  Reuben Keane
Assistant Ref 1: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan Way
TMO :Brett Cronan

Teams

Drua Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Nemani Nagusa (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kitione Ratu

Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Manasa Saulo, Viliame Rarasea, Vilive Miramira, Rusiate Nasove, Peni Matawalu, Napolioni Bolaca

Waratahs Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Geoff Cridge, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Will Harris, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome

Replacements: Tom Horton, Tetera Faulkner, Archer Holz, Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, Michael Hooper, Teddy Wilson, Jamie Roberts, Triston Reilly

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Blues v Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given Moana Pasifika a 22 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Blues v Moana Pasifika
Date :Saturday 2 April
Venue : Eden Park, Auckland
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1:Jono Bredin
Assistant Ref 2: Angus Mabey
TMO :Chris Hart

Teams

Blues:  Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Cameron Suafoa, Dalton Papalii (c), Anton Segner, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan

Replacements: Soane Vikena, Karl Tu’inukuafe/Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanielu Tele’a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepens

Moana Pasifika: Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Samiuela Moli, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Michael Curry, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Henry Time-Stowers, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali’ifano, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Solomone Kata, Fine Inisi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili

Replacements: Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Alex McRobbie, Alamanda Motuga, Dwayne Polataivao, Lincoln McClutchie, Tomasi Alosio

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Reds v Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Brumbies a 4 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Reds v Brumbies
Date : Saturday 2 April
Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick Off local:18:45
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1:Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 2:Graham Cooper
TMO : James Leckie

Teams

Reds : Harry Hoopert, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia

Replacements: Richie Asiata, Feao Fotuaika, Zane Nonggorr, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Lawson Creighton

Brumbies :  James Slipper, Folau Fainga’a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Jesse Mogg

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Scott Sio, Sefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Ed Kennedy, Nic White, Hudson Creighton, Cameron Clark

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Hurricanes v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Hurricanes a 5 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Hurricanes v Chiefs
Date : Sunday 3 April
Venue : Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick Off local: 15:35
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2: :Angus Mabey
TMO : Glenn Newman

Teams

Hurricanes: Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Reed Prinsep, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), TJ Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Ruben Love

Replacements: James O’Reilly, Xavier Numia, Tebota Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Jamie Booth, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby

Chiefs: Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Tupou Vaa’i, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Sam Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber, Josh Ioane, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa

Replacements: : Tyrone Thompson, Atu Moli, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Chase Tiatia

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