Super Rugby is nearing the halfway point as round nine kicks off.
The Rebels have a chance to cement their spot at the top of the Australian conference when they host the Stormers while the Brumbies host the Lions on Saturday night.
Queensland round out the weekend with a clash in Pretoria against the Bulls.
All the information you need for round nine right here.
SCHEDULE
All times AEDT.
Friday April 12
5pm - FOX SPORTS coverage commences with "Kick-Off" on Channel 507, with Lou Ransome, Sean Maloney, Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles
5:35pm – Crusaders vs Highlanders, Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and Kayo Sports
7:45pm - Rebels vs Stormers, AAMI Park, Melbourne, LIVE on FOX SPORTS, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
9:30pm - FOX SPORTS coverage continues with "Kick-on"
Saturday April 13
3pm - FOX SPORTS begins "Super Saturday" coverage, with host Nick McArdle
5:35pm - Chiefs vs Blues , FMG Stadium, Waikato, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and Kayo Sports
7:45pm – Brumbies vs Lions, GIO Stadium, Canberra, LIVE on FOX SPORTS, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
11:05pm - Sharks vs Jaguares, Kings Park, Durban, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and Kayo Sports
Sunday April 14
1:15am - Bulls vs Reds, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and Kayo Sports
Bye - Waratahs, Hurricanes and Sunwolves
CRUSADERS vs HIGHLANDERS
TEAMS
Crusaders to face Highlanders
Joe Moody, Andrew Makalio, Michael Alaalatoa, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Whetu Douglas, Matt Todd, Kieran Read, Bryn Hall, Richie Mounga, Sevu Reece, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, David Havili. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Harry Allan, Oliver Jager, Quinten Strange, Jordan Taufua, Mitch Drummond, Mitch Hunt, Will Jordan
Highlanders to face Crusaders
Daniel Lienert-Brown, Liam Coltman, Tyrel Lomax, Pari Pari Parkinson, Tom Franklin, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjies, Elliot Dixon, Kayne Hammington, Josh Ioane, Tevita Li, Teihorangi Walden, Rob Thompson, Matt Faddes, Ben Smith. Reserves: Ash Dixon, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Jackson Hemopo, Folou Fakatava, Bryn Gatland, Sio Tomkinson
REFEREES
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant 1: Damon Murphy
Assistant 2: Angus Gardner
TMO: Glenn Newman
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Crusaders - $1.14
Highlanders - $5.50
REBELS vs STORMERS
TEAMS
Rebels to face Stormers
Tetera Faulkner, Robbie Abel, Sam Talakai, Ross Haylett-Petty, Adam Coleman, Luke Jones, Angus Cottrell, Isi Naisarani, Will Genia, Quade Cooper, Marika Koroibete, Billy Meakes, Tom English, Semisi Tupou, Reece Hodge. Reserves: Hugh Roach, Matt Gibbon, Jermaine Ainsley, Esei Haangana, Rob Leota, Richard Hardwick, Michael Ruru, Campbell Magnay
Stormers to face Rebels
Steven Kitshoff, Bongi Mbonambi, Wilco Louw, Salmaan Moerat, Cobus Wiese, Ernst van Rhyn, Kobus van Dyk, Jaco Coetzee, Herschel Jantjies, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Dillyn Leyds, Damian de Allende, Ruhan Nel, Sergeal Petersen, Damian Willemse. Reserves: Scarra Ntubeni, Corne Fourie, Frans Malherbe, Johan du Toit, Juarno Augustus, Justin Phillips, Josh Stander, Seabelo Senatla
REFEREES
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant 2: Rasta Rasivhenge
TMO: James Leckie
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Rebels - $1.22
Stormers - $4.20
CHIEFS VS BLUES
TEAMS
Chiefs to face Blues
Angus Taavao, Nathan Harris, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Tyler Ardron, Luke Jacobson, Lachlan Boshier, Taleni Seu, Brad Weber, Marty McKenzie, Solomon Alaimalo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Tumua Manu, Sean Wainui, Damian McKenzie. Reserves: Samisoni Taukeiaho, Ryan Coxon, Sosefo Nautai, Jesse Parete, Pita Gus Sowakula, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Alex Nankivell, Ataata Moeakiola
Blues to face Chiefs
Karl Tuinukuafe, James Parsons, Ofa Tuungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii, Akira Ioane, Jonathan Ruru, Otere Black, Rieko Ioane, Maa NOnu, TJ Faiane, Caleb Clarke, Melani Nanai. Reserves: Matt Moulds, Alex Hodgman, Sione Mafileo, Josh Goodhue, Jed Brown, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Matt Duffie
REFEREES
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant 1: Damon Murphy
Assistant 2: Ben O'Keeffe
TMO: Glenn Newman
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Chiefs - $1.47
Blues - $2.70
BRUMBIES vs LIONS
TEAMS
Brumbies to face Lions
Scott Sio, Folau Fainga’a, Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Sam Carter, Pete Samu, Tom Cusack, Lachlan Mccaffrey, Joe Powell, Christian Lealiifano, Toni Pulu, Tom Wright, Tevita Kuridrani, Henry Speight, Tom Banks. Reserves: Josh Mann-Rea, James Slipper, Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, Darcy Swain, Jahrome Brown, Matt Lucas, Irae Simone, Andy Muirhead
Lions to face BrumbiesNathan McBeth, Malcolm Marx, Johannes Jonker, Rhyno Herbst, Marvin Orie, Cyle Brink, Stephan Lewies, Hacjivah Dayimani, Nic Groom, Elton Jantjies, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Franco Naude, Lionel Mapoe, Ruan Combrinck, Andries Coetzee. Reserves: Robbie Coetzee, Sti Sithole, Carlu Sadie, Wilhelm van der Sluys, Marnus Schoeman, Ross Cronje, Gianni Lombard, Sylvian Mahuza
REFEREES
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant 2: Mike Fraser
TMO: James Leckie
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Brumbies - $1.58
Lions - $2.40
SHARKS VS JAGUARES
TEAMS
Sharks to face Jaguares
Juan Schoeman, Kerron van Vuuren, Thomas du Toit, Ruben van Heerden, Hyron Andrews, Luke Stringer, Philip van der Walt, Daniel du Preez, Louis Schreuder (Captain), Robert du Preez, Makazole Mapimpi, Andre Esterhuizen, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Curwin Bosch. Reserves: Fez Mbatha, Mzamo Majola, John-Hubert Meyer, JJ van der Mescht, Jean-Luc du Preez, Grant Williams, Kobus van Wyk, Aphelele Fassi
Jaguares to face Sharks
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Julian Montoya, Santiago Medrano, Guido Petti, Tomas Lavanini, Pablo Matera, Marcos Kremer, Tomas Lezana, Tomas Cubelli, Domingo Miotti, Emiliano Boffelli, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Matias Orlando, Matias Moroni, Joaquin Tuculet. Reserves: Agustin Creevy, Mayco Vivas, Enrique Pieretto, Javier Ortega Desio, Rodrigo Bruni, Felipe Ezcurra, Juan Cruz Mallia, Santiago Carreras
REFEREES
Referee: Nick Briant
Assistant 1: Federico Anselmi
Assistant 2: Cwengile Jadezweni
TMO: Marius Jonker
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Sharks- $1.36
Jaguares - $3.20
BULLS VS REDS
Bulls to face Reds
Lizo Gqoboka, Jaco Visagie, Trevor Nyakane, Jannes Kirsten, Marco van Staden, Hanro Liebenberg, Paul Schoeman, Ivan van Zyl, Handre Pollard, Jade Stighling, Jesse Kriel, Johnny Kotze, Warrick Gelant. Reserves: Corniel Els, Simphiwe Matanzima, Wiehan Herbst, Thembelani Bholi, Roelof Smit, Embrose Papier, Manie Libbok, Divan Rossouw
Reds to face Bulls
JP Smith, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Liam Wright, Scott Higginbotham, Tate McDermott, Bryce Hegarty, Aidan Toua, Samu Kerevi (c), Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jack Hardy, Hamish Stewart. Reserves: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Hoopert, Ruan Smith, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Moses Sorovi, Duncan Paia’aua, Jock Campbell
REFEREES
Referee: Glen Jackson
Assistant 1: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant 2: AJ Jacobs
TMO: Willie Vos
ODDS
Supplied by Bet365
Bulls - $1.16
Reds - $5.00
