2022 Super Rugby Pacific Rd.8 Teams

Super Rugby Round 8 of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific tournament has five matches with two on Friday and three on Saturday.

There are no matches this Sunday and the Reds and Waratahs have a bye this weekend.

The Super rugby Pacific action starts this weekend in Dunedin when the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika face each other for the first time in their history.

The Western Force and Melbourne Rebels play the second match on Friday at HBF Park in Perth, Western Australia.

On Saturday the first match is in Wellington where the Hurricanes will host the Crusaders. This match is followed by the Chiefs hosting the Blues in Hamilton.

The final match of the round is in Brisbane where the Fijian Drua play the Brumbies.

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Highlanders v Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given Moana Pasifika a 21 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Highlanders v Moana Pasifika
Date :Friday 8 April
Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee:  Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1:Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2: Jono Bredin
TMO :Aaron Paterson

Teams

Highlanders

Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jemaine Ainsley, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Aaron Smith (c), Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai, Scott Gregory, Fetuli Paea, Sam Gilbert, Connor Garden-Bachop

Replacements: Rhys Marshall, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, Gareth Evans, Folau Fakatava, Vilimoni Koroi, Denny Solomona

Moana Pasifika

Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Luteru Tolai, Sekope Kepu (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Samuel Slade, Solomone Funaki, Alamanda Motuga, Penitoa Finau, Ereatara Enari, Christian Leali’ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Mahonri Ngakuru, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Dwayne Polataivao, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi

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Western Force v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Melbourne Rebels an 8 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Western Force v Melbourne Rebels
Date :Friday 8 April
Venue : HBF Park, Perth
Kick Off local:17:45
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 1:Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan Kaminski
TMO :Kyle Burnett

Teams

Western Force

Harrison Lloyd, Andrew Ready, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Fergus Lee-Warner, Tim Anstee, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasiota, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin (c), Bryon Ralston, Jake Strachan

Replacements: Feleti Katiu’u, Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Izack Rodda, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Jake McIntyre, Brad Lacey

Melbourne Rebels

Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Canham, 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, Josh Hill, Sam Wallis, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, George Worth

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Hurricanes v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Preview

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

Match Officials and details
Match : Hurricanes v Crusaders
Date :Saturday 9 April
Venue : Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick Off local:16:35
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris Hart

Teams

Hurricanes

Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Te Kamaka Howden, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), TJ Perenara, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby

Replacements: James O’Reilly, Alex Fidow, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Jamie Booth, Bailyn Sullivan, Ruben Love

Crusaders

Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Pablo Matera, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

Replacements: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Zach Gallagher, Tom Christie, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Leicester Fainga’anuku

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Chiefs 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 : Chiefs v Blues
Date :Saturday 9 April
Venue : FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Kick Off local:19:05
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 2:Mike Winter
TMO :Richard Kelly

Teams

Chiefs

Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Sam Cane (co-c), Pita Gus Sowakula, Brad Weber (co-c), Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Kaleb Trask

Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, Chase Tiatia

Blues

Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Stephen Perofeta

Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele’a, AJ Lam

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Fijian Drua v Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Preview

The Bookies have given the Fijian Drua an 18 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Match Officials and details
Match : Fijian Drua v Brumbies
Date :Saturday 9 April
Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick Off local:19:45
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2:Matt Kellahan
TMO : Oli Kwellett

Teams

Fijian Drua

Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuela Tawake, Viliame Rarasea, Chris Minimbi, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Vinaya Habosi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Apisalome Vota, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Ratu

Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Timoci Sauvoli, Jone Tiko, Isoa Nasilasila, Raikabula Momoedon, Rusiate Nasove, Simione Kuruvoli, Napolioni Bolaca

Brumbies

James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Tom Hooper, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Nic White (c), Rod Iona, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Cam Clark, Tom Wright

Replacements: Connal McInerney, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford

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