The 2019 Super Rugby season kicks off in just over a month and the competition squads are shaping up.
While some teams are yet to officially confirm their final squads, the bulk of the franchises are all but confirmed.
Take a look at who's in and who's out for 2019.
Australian Conference
Brumbies
IN: Vunipola Fifita, Tom Ross, James Slipper, Murray Douglas, Pete Samu, Bayley Kuenzle, Len Ikitau, Noah Lolesio, Irae Simone, Tom Wright, Toni Pulu
OUT: Ben Alexander, Mees Erasmus, Nic Mayhew, Faalelei Sione, Robbie Abel, Richie Arnold, Michael Oakman-Hunt (short-term contract), Lolo Fakaosilea, Isi Naisarani, Kyle Godwin, Andrew Smith, James Dargaville, James Verity-Amm
Props
Allan Alaalatoa, Vunipola Fifita, Les Makin, Tom Ross, Scott Sio, James Slipper
Hookers
Folau Faingaa, Josh Mann-Rea, Connal McInerney
Locks
Rory Arnold (signed with Toulouse for 2019-20 and beyond), Sam Carter, Murray Douglas, Blake Enever, Darcy Swain
Loose Forwards
Tom Cusack, Lochie McCaffrey, David Pocock, Pete Samu, Rob Valetini, Ben Hyne
Halfbacks
Ryan Lonergan, Matt Lucas, Joe Powell
Flyhalves
Wharenui Hawera, Bayley Kuenzle, Christian Lealiifano
Centres
Len Ikitau, Jordan Jackson-Hope, Tevita Kuridrani, Noah Lolesio, Irae Simone, Tom Wright
Outside backs
Andy Muirhead, Chance Peni, Toni Pulu Henry Speight, Lausii Taliauli, Tom Banks, Mack Hansen
*Signed for 2020: Reesjan Pasitoa
Rebels
IN: Mees Erasmus, Hugh Roach, Luke Jones, Brad Wilkin, Isi Naisarani, Quade Cooper, Matt To'omua, Campbell Magnay
OUT: Laurie Weeks, Geoff Parling, Colby Fainga'a, Lopeti Timani, Amanaki Mafi, Jack Debreczeni, Jack McGregor, Dave Horwitz, Henry Hutchison, Sefa Naivalu, Tayler Adams
Props
Jermaine Ainsley, Ben Daley, Mees Erasmus, Pone Faamausili, Tetera Faulkner, Fereti Saaga, Sam Talakai
Hookers
Anaru Rangi, Hugh Roach, Jordan Uelese
Locks
Adam Coleman, Matt Philip, Sam Jeffries
Loose Forwards
Angus Cottrell, Richard Hardwick, Ross Haylett-Petty, Luke Jones, Rob Leota, Brad Wilkin, Isi Naisarani
Halfbacks
Will Genia, Harrison Goddard, Michael Ruru
Flyhalves
Quade Cooper, Matt To'omua
Centres
Reece Hodge, Billy Meakes, Sione Tuipulotu, Semisi Tupou
Outside Backs
Tom English, Marika Koroibete, Campbell Magnay, Dane Haylett-Petty, Jack Maddocks
Reds
IN: Gavin Luka, Efi Maafu, Fraser Mcreight, Harry Wilson, Matt McGahan, Jock Campbell, Will Eadie, Sefa Naivalu, Bryce Hegarty (TBC)
OUT: Sef Faagase, James Slipper, Markuz Vanzati, Andrew Ready, Kane Douglas, Michael Gunn, Reece Hewat, George Smith, Quade Cooper, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Lachlan Maranta, Eto Nabuli, Jayden Ngamanu, Izaia Perese, Nick Frisby, Karmichael Hunt (TBC)
Props
Harry Hoopert, Gavin Luka, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou
Hookers
Efi Maafu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa
Locks
Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Loose Forwards
Adam Korczyk, Fraser McReight, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright, Scott Higginbotham
Halfbacks
Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle
Flyhalves
Matt McGahan, Hamish Stewart, Teti Tela
Centres
Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia'aua (signed with Toulon for 2019-20)
Outside Backs
Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Sefa Naivalu, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua, Bryce Hegarty (TBC)
WARATAHS
The Waratahs are yet to announce their full 2019 Super Rugby squad, with Karmichael Hunt and Adam Ashley-Cooper likely to be in the final mix.
IN: Rory O'Connor, Le Roux Roets, John Folau, Karmichael Hunt (TBC)
OUT: Paddy Ryan, Matt Sandell, Kalivate Tawake, Hugh Roach, Kelly Meafua, Brad Wilkin, Mick Snowden (short-term), Irae Simone, Andrew Kellaway, Taqele Naiyaravoro
Props
Angus Bell, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Sekope Kepu, Rory O'Connor, Tom Robertson, Shambeckler Vui, Cody Walker
Hookers
Damien Fitzpatrick, Tolu Latu
Locks
Ned Hanigan, Ryan McCauley, Le Roux Roets, Rob Simmons, Tom Staniforth
Loose Forwards
Jack Dempsey, Will Harris, Michael Hooper, Will Miller, Lachie Swinton, Michael Wells, Jed Holloway
Halfbacks
Jake Gordon, Nick Phipps
Flyhalves
Bernard Foley, Mack Mason, Will Harrison (EPS)
Centres
Kurtley Beale, Lalakai Foketi, Karmichael Hunt (TBC),
Outside backs
Cam Clark, Alex Newsome, John Folau, Curtis Rona, Israel Folau
SUNWOLVES
IN: Pauliasi Manu, Sam Prattley, Hiroshi Yamashita, Tom Rowe, Mark Abbott, Dan Pryot, Kara Pryor, Hendrik Tui, Sean McMahon, Jamie Booth, Phil Burleigh, Jamie Henry, Rene Ranger
OUT: Nika Khatiashvili
Props
Keita Inagaki, Asaeli Ai Valu, Jiwon Koo, Craig Millar, Sam Prattley, Pauliasi Manu, Hencs van Wyk, Hiroshi Yamashita
Hookers
Atsushi Sakate, Jaba Bregvadse, Yusuke Niwai, Shota Horie
Locks
Wimpie van der Walt, Kara Pryor, Grant Hattingh, James Moore, Tom Rowe, Kazuki Himeno, Mark Abbott
Loose Forwards
Ed Quirk, Sean McMahon, Dan Pryor, Hendrik Tui, Michael Leitch, Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, Pieter Labuschagne,
Scrumhalves
Keisuke Uchida, Jamie Booth, Kaito Shigeno, Fumiaki Tanaka, Yutaka Nagare
Flyhalves
Hayden Parker, Rikiya Matsuda
Centres
Phil Burleigh, Ryoto Nakamura, Michael Little, Rene Ranger
Outside backs
Kenki Fukuouka, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Gerhard van den Heever, Jason Emery, Jamie Henry
South African conference
Jaguares
IN: Lucio Sordoni, Mayco Vivas, Gaspar Baldunciel, Franco Molina, Lucas Paulos, Santiago Grondona, Domingo Miotti, Santiago Carreras, Santiago Chocobares,Ignacio Mendy
OUT: Felipe Arregui, Franco Brarda, Nicolas Leiva, Santiago Montagner, Benjamin Macome, Leonardo Senatore, Felipe Ezcurra, Juan Martin Hernandez, Nicolas Sanchez, Santiago Alvarez
Props
Javier Diaz, Santiago Garcia Botta, Santiago Medrano, Enrique Pieretto, Lucio Sordoni, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Mayco Vivas, Juan Pablo Zeiss
Hookers
Gaspar Baldunciel, Agustin Creevy, Diego Fortuny, Julian Montoya
Locks
Matias Alemanno, Marcos Kremer, Tomas Lavanini, Franco Molina, Lucas Paulos, Guido Petti
Loose forwards
Santiago Grondona, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Tomas LEzana, Pablo Matera, Javier Ortega Desio, Rodrigo Bruni
Halfbacks
Gonzalo Bertranou, Tomas Cubelli, Martin Landajo
Flyhalves
Joaquin Diaz Bonilla, Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Domingo Miotti
Centres
Santiago Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Bautista Ezcurra, Matias Moroni, Matias Orlando
Outside backs
Emiliano Boffelli, Sebastian Cancelliere, Juan Cruz Mallia, Ramiro Moyano, Bautista Delguy, Ignacio Mendy, Joaquin Tuculet
Bulls
IN: Madot Mabokela, Dayan van der Westhuizen, Schalk Brits, Carel du Preez, Paul Schoeman, Muller Uys, Jano Venter, Duane Vermeulen, Theo Maree, Stedman Gans, Franco Naude, Dylan Sage, Cornal Hendricks, Rosko Specman
OUT: Pierre Schoeman, Mornay Smith, Adriaan Strauss, Aston Fortuin, Ruan nortje, Ruben van Heerden, Shaun Adendorff, Boeta Hamman, Francois Brummer, Dries Swanepoel, Jamba Ulengo
Props
Mathys Basson, Lizo Gqoboka, Madot Mabokela, Simphiwe Matanzima, Nqoba Mxoli, Trevor Kyakane, Dayan van der Westhuizen, Conraad Van Vuuren, Frans van Wyk
Hookers
Schalk Brits, Johan Grobbelaar, Edgar Amrutiulle, Jaco Visagie
Locks
Lood de Jager, Jason Jenkins, RG Snyman, Hendre Stassen
Loose forwards
Tim Agaba, Thembelani Bholi, Nick de Jager, Carel du Preez, Jannes Kirsten, Paul Schoeman, Roelof Smit, Ruan Steenkamp, Muller Uys, Marco van Staden, Hanro Liebenberg, Jano Venter, Duane Vermeulen
Scrumhalves
Theo Maree, Embrose Papier, Ivan van Zyl, Andre Warner
Flyhalves
Marnitz Boshoff, Manie Libbok, Handre Pollard
Centres
Stedman Gans, JT Jackson, Johnny Kotze, Jesse Kriel, Franco Naude, Burger Odendaal, Dylan Sage
Outside backs
Cornal Hendricks, Travis Ismaiel, Duncan Matthews, Rosko Specman, Jade Stighling, Warrick Gelant, Divan Rossouw
Lions
IN: Danie Mienie
OUT: Ruan Dreyer, Jacques van Rooyen, Franco Mostert, Jaco Kriel, marco Jansen van Vuren, Rohan Janse van Rensburg
Props
Jacobie Adriaanse, Johannes Jonker, Danie Mienie, Sti Sithole, Dylan Smith
Hookers
Malcolm Marx
Locks
Lourens Erasmus, Rhyno Herbst, Robert Kruger, Marvin Orie
Loose Forwards
Cyle Brink, Hacjivah Dayimani, Len Massyn, Marnus Schoeman, Kwagga Smith, Warren Whiteley
Scrumhalves
Ross Cronje, Nic Groom, Dillon Smit
Flyhalves
Elton Jantjies, Shaun Reynolds
Centres
Lionel Mapoe, Harold Vorster
Outside backs
Ruan Combrinck, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Courtnall Skosan, Madosh Tambwe, Andries Coetzee, Sylvian Mahuza
Sharks
IN: Ruben van Heerden
OUT: Ross Geldenhuys, Franco marais, Keegan Daniel, Michael Claassens, Garth April, Tristan Blewett, Johan Deysel
Props
Thomas du Toit, Mzamo Majola, John-Hubert Meyer, Coenie Oosthuizen
Hookers
Akker van der Merwe
Locks
Hyron Andrews, Ruan Botha, Jean Droste, Gideon Koegelenberg, Ruben van Heerden
Loose forwards
Tyler Paul, Jacques Vermeulen, Wian Vosloo
Scrumhalves
Louis Schreuder, Cameron Wright
Flyhalves
Curwin Bosch, Robert Du Preez
Centres
Lukhanyo Am, Marius Louw
Outside backs
S'busiso Nkosi, Kobus van Wyk, Rhyno Smith, Courtney Winnaar
Stormers
IN: Kwenzo Blose, Michael Kumbirai, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, Chad Solomon, Ernst van Rhyn, Chris Massyn, Nama Xaba, Ruhan Nel, Duncan Saal, Edwill van der Merwe
OUT: JC Janse van Rensburg, Caylib Oosthuizen, Carlu Sadie, Dean Muir, Ramone Samuels, Jan de Klerk, Eduard Zandberg, Stephan de Wit, Nizaam Carr, Dewaldt Duvenage, George Whitehead, Raymond Rhule
Props
Kwenzo Blose, Neethling Fouche, Steven Kitshoff, Michael Kumbirai, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Lee-marvin Mazibuko, Alistair Vermaak
Hookers
Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni, Chad Solomon
Locks
Pieter-Steph Du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat, JD Schickerling, Ernst vsn Rhyn, Chris van Zyl
Loose forwards
Johan du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Chris Massyn, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Cobus Wiese, Nama Xaba, Juarno Augustus, Jaco Coetzee, Kobus van Dyk
Scrumhalves
Paul de Wet, Herschel Jantjies, Justin Phillips, Jano Vermaak
Flyhalves
Jean-Luc du Plessis, Joshua Stander, Damian Willemse
Centres
Damian de Allende, Daniel du Plessis, JJ Engelbrecht, Dan Kriel, Ruhan Nel, EW Viljoen
Outside backs
Dillyn Leyds, Sergeal Petersen, Duncan Saal, Seabelo Senatla, Edwill van der Merwe, Craig Barry, Sp Marais
New Zealand Conference
CHIEFS
IN: Reuben O'Neill, Angus Ta'avao (EPS), Laghlan McWhanell, Pita Gus Sowakula, Jack Debreczeni (Rebels), Tumua Manu, Bailyn Sullivan, Sean Wainui, Ataata Moeakiola, Etene Nanai-Seturo
OUT: Mitchell Graham, Dominic Bird, Liam Messam, Charlie Ngatai, Johnny Fa'auli, Regan Verney, Sam McNicol, Levi Aumua, Toni Pulu (Brumbies), Tim Nanai-Williams
Props
Kane Hames (Tasman), Aidan Ross (Bay of Plenty), Reuben O’Neill (Taranaki), Nepo Laulala (Counties Manukau), Atu Moli (Waikato), Sosefo Kautai (Waikato), Angus Ta’avao (Taranaki)
Hookers
Nathan Harris (Bay of Plenty), Liam Polwart (Bay of Plenty), Samisoni Taukei’aho (Waikato)
Locks
Brodie Retallick (Hawke’s Bay), Tyler Ardron (Bay of Plenty), Laghlan McWhannell (Waikato), Michael Allardice (Hawke’s Bay), Fin Hoeata (Taranaki)
Loose forwards
Mitchell Brown (Taranaki), Taleni Seu (Auckland), Sam Cane (Bay of Plenty), Mitchell Karpik (Bay of Plenty), Lachlan Boshier (Taranaki), Luke Jacobson (Waikato), Pita Gus Sowakula (Taranaki),
Halfbacks
Brad Weber (Hawke’s Bay), Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (Taranaki), Jonathan Taumateine (Counties Manukau)
Flyhalves
Damian McKenzie (Waikato), Tiaan Falcon (Hawke’s Bay), Jack Debreczeni (Northland)
Midfielders
Alex Nankivell (Tasman), Anton Lienert-Brown (Waikato), Tumua Manu (Auckland), Bailyn Sullivan (Waikato)
Outside backs
Solomon Alaimalo (Tasman), Sean Wainui (Taranaki), Ataata Moeakiola (Japan), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau), Shaun Stevenson (North Harbour), Marty McKenzie (Taranaki)
Crusaders
IN: Harry Allan, Whetu Douglas, Brett Cameron, Ereatara Enari, Leicester Faingaanuku, Ngane Punivai
OUT: Wyatt Crockett (retirement), Pete Samu (Brumbies), Jack Stratton, Mike Delany, Tim Bateman, Jone Macilai, Seta Tamanivalu (France)
Forwards
Michael Alaalatoa, Harry Allan, Scott Barrett, Ethan Blackadder, Whetu Douglas, Mitchell Dunshea, Owen Franks, Ben Funnell, Billy Harmon, Oliver Jager, Andrew Makalio, Joe Moody, Tim Perry, Kieran Read, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Quinten Strange, Jordan Taufua, Codie Taylor, Matt Todd, Sam Whitelock
Backs
George Bridge, Brett Cameron, Ryan Crotty, Israel Dagg, Mitchell Drummond, Ereatara Enari, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Goodhue, Bryn Hall, David Havili, Mitchell Hunt, Will Jordan, Manasa Mataele, Richie Mo'unga, Ngane Punivai
Hurricanes
IN: Fraser Armstrong, Geoff Cridge, Liam Mitchell, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Richard Judd, Fletcher Smith (Highlanders), Billy Proctor, James Marshall, Salesi Rayasi
OUT: Reg Goodes, Murray Douglas (Brumbies), Michael Fatialofa, Brad Shields, Blade Thomson, Jamie Booth, Ihaia West (UK), TJ Va'a, Julian Savea, Peter Umaga-Jensen
Hookers
Asafo Aumua (Wellington), Dane Coles (Wellington), Ricky Riccitelli (Taranaki)
Props
Fraser Armstrong (Manawatu), Chris Eves (North Harbour), Alex Fidow (Wellington), Ben May (Hawke’s Bay), Toby Smith (Waikato), Jeff To’omaga-Allen (Wellington).
Locks
James Blackwell (Wellington), Geoff Cridge (Hawke’s Bay), Sam Lousi (Wellington), Liam Mitchell (Manawatu), Isaia Walker-Leawere (Wellington).
Loose forwards
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Gareth Evans (Hawke’s Bay), Vaea Fifita (Wellington), Sam Henwood (Counties Manukau), Du’Plessis Kirifi (Wellington), Reed Prinsep (Canterbury), Ardie Savea (Wellington).
Halfbacks
Finlay Christie (Tasman), Richard Judd (Bay of Plenty), TJ Perenara (Wellington).
Flyhalves
Beauden Barrett (Taranaki), Jackson Garden-Bachop (Wellington), Fletcher Smith (Waikato).
Midfielders
Vince Aso (Auckland), Wes Goosen (Wellington), Ngani Laumape (Manawatu), Billy Proctor (Wellington), Matt Proctor (Wellington).
Outside backs
Jordie Barrett (Taranaki), Ben Lam (Wellington), Jonah Lowe (Hawke’s Bay), Nehe Milner-Skudder (Manawatu), James Marshall, Salesi Rayasi (Auckland).
HIGHLANDERS
IN: Ray Niuia, Josh Josefa-Scott, Ayden Johnstone, Sef Fa'agase, Jack Whetton, Marino Mikaele Tu'u, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks (Japan), Bryn Gatland (Blues)
OUT: Greg Pleasants-Tate, Guy Millar, Aki Seiuli, Kalolo Tuiloma, Alex Ainley, Dan Pryor, Josh Renton, Lima Sopoaga (UK), Fletcher Smith (Hurricanes)
Hookers
Liam Coltman, Ash Dixon, Ray Niuia*
Props
Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Iosefa-Scott*, Ayden Johnstone*, Siate Tokolahi, Tyrel Lomax, Sef Fa’agase*
Locks
Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Pari Pari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Jack Whetton*
Loose Forwards
Luke Whitelock, Liam Squire, James Lentjes, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Shannon Frizell, Elliot Dixon
Halfbacks
Aaron Smith, Kayne Hammington, Folau Fakatava*
Flyhalves
Bryn Gatland*, Josh Ioane, Marty Banks
Midfielders
Rob Thompson, Patelesio Tomkinson, Teihorangi Walden, Richard Buckman, Matt Faddes, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Outside Backs
Waisake Naholo, Tevita Li, Tevita Nabura, Josh McKay, Ben Smith
Unavailable due to long-term injury
Aki Seiuli, Kalolo Tuiloma
*Debut season for Highlanders in 2019
BLUES
IN: Ezekiel Linenmuth, Marcel Renata, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Jacob Pierce, Jed Brown, Tom Robinson, Hoskins Sotutu, Harry Plummer, Ma'a Nonu, Levi Aumua, Tanielu Tele'a,
OUT: Pauliasi Manu, Isaac Salmon, Mike Tamoaieta, Jerome Kaino, Glenn Preston, Kara Pryor, Murphy Taramai, Bryn Gatland, Matt Johnson, George Moala, Tamati Tua
Front row
Leni Apisai, Alex Hodgman, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Sione Mafileo, Matt Moulds, James Parsons, Marcel Renata, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tu'ungafasi,
Locks
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Josh Goodhue, Jacob Pierce, Scott Scrafton, Patrick Tuipulotu.
Loose forwards
Jed Brown, Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Tom Robinson, Hoskins Sotutu, Jimmy Tupou.
Halfbacks
Sam Nock, Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Ruru.
Flyhalves
Otere Black, Stephen Perofeta, Harry Plummer
Midfielders
Levi Aumua, TJ Faiane, Ma'a Nonu, Tanielu Tele'a, Sonny Bill Williams.
Outside Backs
Caleb Clarke, Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Melani Nanai, Jordan Trainor