Squads confirmed for Super Rugby Pacific 2022

Sun, Nov 21, 2021, 7:15 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Super Rugby Pacific 2022 will include Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua

The 12 Super Rugby Pacific teams have revealed their rosters for the inaugural season, headlined by imposing Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads.

The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca.

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Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano and Sekope Kepu as they look to make an impact.

In Australia, several teams have welcomed back a wealth of experience with over 200 Test caps across the new arrivals.

Wallabies Michael Hooper (Waratahs), Izack Rodda (Force) and Matt Philip (Rebels) make their return after stints overseas whilst the Brumbies welcome back Jesse Mogg.

The AU champion Reds maintain their continuity from 2021 as they retain 31 of their 35 players from last year, with teenage playmaker Tom Lynagh, son of Australian Rugby legend Michael, their main recruit.

It’s a similar story in New Zealand with the likes of Beauden Barrett (Blues), Brodie Retallick (Chiefs), TJ Perenara (Hurricanes) and Marty Banks (Highlanders) returning from stints in Japan.

As for the Crusaders, they welcome back Argentinian hero Pablo Matera to Super Rugby as they look to build on their success from Aotearoa.

The 18-week season will kick-off on Friday 18 February when the Brumbies face the Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland

The second round will move to AAMI Park for Super Round Melbourne from 25 February, with all six matches to be played across three blockbuster days.

The season will then culminate with a three-week Finals Series before the Final on Saturday 18 June 2022, with all 91 matches of Super Rugby Pacific will be ad-free, live and on-demand on Stan Sport.

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC 2022 SQUADS
Brumbies

Props: Allan Alaalatoa, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Tom Ross, James Slipper, Scott Sio

Hookers: Folau Fainga'a, Lachlan Lonergan, Connal McInerney, Billy Pollard

Locks: Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Cadeyrn Neville, Darcy Swain

Backrow: Jahrome Brown, Ed Kennedy, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini

Halfbacks: Lachie Albert, Ryan Lonergan, Nic White

Flyhalves: Rodney Iona, Noah Lolesio

Centres: Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Len Ikitau, Irae Simone, Ollie Sapsford

Outside backs: Tom Banks, Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

IN: Sefo Kautai, Fred Kaihea, Ed Kennedy, Rod Iona, Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Ollie Sapsford, Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg

OUT: Bayley Kuenzle, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Reece Tapine, James Tucker, Harry Lloyd, Mack Hansen, Archer Holz, Solomone Kata

Melbourne Rebels

Props: Cabous Eloff, Vaauli (Pone) Faamausili, Matt Gibbon, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek

Hookers: James Hanson, Efi Maafu, Jordan Uelese

Locks: Ross Haylett-Petty, Trevor Hosea, Tom Nowlan, Matt Philip

Backrow: Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota, Michael Wells, Brad Wilkin

Halfbacks: Joe Powell, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle

Flyhalves: Carter Gordon

Centres: Stacey Ili, Ray Nu'u, Young Tonumaipea, Matt To’omua, Jeral Skelton

Outside backs: Lachlan Anderson, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Joe Pincus, Ilikena Vudogo

IN: Tamati Ioane, Joe Pincus, Moses Sorovi, Efi Maafu, Matt Philip

OUT: Lucio Sordoni, Ignacio Calas, Steve Cummins, Lewis Holland, Frank Lomani, Tom Pincus, Dane Haylett-Petty, Isi Naisarani, Marika Koroibete

NSW Waratahs

Props: Angus Bell, Tiaan Taukipulu, Te Tera Faulkner, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ruan Smith, Archer Holz

Hookers: David Porecki, Tom Horton

Locks: Max Douglas, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Hugh Bokenham, Jeremy Williams

Backrow: Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Lachie Swinton, Carlo Tizzano, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson

Halfbacks: Jack Grant, Jake Gordon, Henry Robertson

Flyhalves: Will Harrison, Tane Edmed, Ben Donaldson

Centres: Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mosese Tuipulotu

Outside Backs: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome, James Ramm, Triston Reilly, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch

IN: Ruan Smith, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Michael Hooper, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch, Archer Holz, Hugh Bokenham

OUT: Robbie Abel, Chris Talakai, Jack Whetton, Sam Caird, Sam Wykes,Jack Dempsey, Tepai Moeroa, Jack Maddocks, Joe Cotton, Chris Tatola

Queensland Reds

Props: George Blake, Feao Fotuaika, Harry Hoopert, Zane Nonggorr, Taniela Tupou, Dane Zander

Hookers: Richie Asiata, Alex Mafi, Josh Nasser

Locks: Angus Blyth, Lopeti Faifua, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Ryan Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima,

Backrow: Fraser McReight, Angus Scott-Young, Seru Uru, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Halfbacks: Spencer Jeans, Tate McDermott, Kalani Thomas

Flyhalves: Lawson Creighton, Tom Lynagh, James O'Connor

Centres: Josh Flook, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Hamish Stewart

Outside backs: Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Ilaisa Droasese, Mac Grealy, Jordan Petaia, Suliasi Vunivalu

IN: Spencer Jeans, Tom Lynagh, Lopeti Faifua. George Blake

OUT: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Bryce Hegarty, Moses Sorovi

Western Force

Props: Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Harry Lloyd, Santiago Medrano, Tom Robertson, Angus Wagner

Hookers: Feleti Kaitu’u, Andrew Ready, Jack Winchester

Locks: Ryan McCauley, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jackson Pugh, Izack Rodda, Sitaleki Timani, Jeremy Thrush

Backrow: Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander

Halfbacks: Isaac Fines-Leleiwasa, Michael McDonald, Ian Prior

Flyhalves: Jake McIntrye, Reejan Pasitoa

Centres: Kyle Godwin, Richard Kahui, Bayley Kuenzle, Grason Makara

Outside backs: Daniel Ala, Brad Lacey, Manasa Mataele, Jack McGregor, Toni Pulu, Byron Ralston, Jake Strachan, Reece Tapine

IN: Daniel Ala, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Lloyd, Manasa Mataele, Reesjan Pasitoa and Reece Tapine.

OUT: Marcel Brache, Tomas Cubelli, Rob Kearney, Tevita Kuridrani, Jono Lance, Tomas Lezana, Kieran Longbottom, Domingo Miotti, Jordan Olowofela, Jonah Placid and Henry Taefu

Fijian Drua

Props: Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Meli Tuni, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Manasa Saulo, Samuela Tawake

Hookers: Mesu Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama

Locks: Chris Minimbi, Ratu Rotuisolia, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Viliame Rarasea

Backrow: Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Nemani Nagusa, Raikabula Momoedonu, Rusiate Nasove, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta

Halfbacks: Leone Nawai, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli

Flyhalves: Teti Tela

Centres: Apisalome Vota, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Kalione Nasoko, Seru Vularika

Outside Backs: Onisi Ratave, Vinaya Habosi, Kitione Taliga, Napolioni Bolaca, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Blues

Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Soane Vikena, Ricky Riccitelli 

Props: Alex Hodgman, Jordan Lay, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Nepo Laulala, Karl Tu’inukuafe  

Locks: James Tucker, Josh Goodhue, Sam Darry, Luke Romano. 

Loose forwards: Taine Plumtree, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat 

Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki 

First five-eighths: Beauden Barrett, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta 

Midfielders: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tanielu Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua 

Outside backs: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Zarn Sullivan. 

Unavailable due to injury: James Lay

IN: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Beauden Barrett, Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Luke Romano, James Tucker, Taufa Funaki, Corey Evans, Tamati Tua, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Anton Segner

OUT: Blake Gibson, Emoni Narawa, Otere Black, TJ Faiane, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jacob Pierce, Ray Nuia, Luteru Tolai, Jonathan Ruru, Dillon Hunt,

Gallagher Chiefs

Hookers: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Bradley Slater, Tyrone Thompson

Props: Aidan Ross, Atunaisa Moli, Angus Ta’avao, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Reuben O’Neill

Locks: Tupou Vaa’i, Brodie Retallick, Laghlan McWhannell, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord

Loose Forwards: Mitchell Brown, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Pita Gus Sowakula, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau

Halfbacks: Brad Weber, Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima

First five-eighths: Bryn Gatland, Kaleb Trask, Josh Ioane

Midfielders: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling

Outside backs: Jonah Lowe, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Chase Tiatia, Shaun Stevenson, Rivez Reihana

IN: Josh Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Emoni Narawa, Tyrone Thompson, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Gideon Wrampling

OUT: Damian McKenzie, Lachlan Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kini Naholo, Bailyn Sullivan, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Viliame Taulani,  Nathan Harris

Hurricanes

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, James O’Reilly 

Props: Tevita Mafileo, Alex Fidow, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones 

Locks: James Blackwell, Dom Bird, Scott Scrafton, Justin Sangster 

Loose forwards: Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Tyler Laubscher, Devan Flanders, Caleb Delany, TK Howden 

Halfbacks: Jamie Booth, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard 

First fives: Aidan Morgan, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ruben Love 

Midfielders: Teihorangi Walden, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan 

Outside backs: Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett, Pepesana Patafilo, Salesi Rayasi, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby 

Unavailable due to injury: Owen Franks, Isaia Walker-Leawere

IN: Dom Bird, Blake Gibson, Teihorangi Walden, Bailyn Sullivan, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Tyler Laubscher, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Josh Moorby, Caleb Delaney, TK Howden, Owen Franks

OUT: Ngani Laumape, Vince Aso,  Vaea Fifita, Ricky Riccitelli, Gareth Evans, Simon Hickey,  Lolagi Visinia, Jonathan Taumateine, Orbyn Leger, Danny Toala,  Luke Campbell, Liam Mitchell, Kane Leaupepe, Fraser Armstrong

Crusaders

Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, Shilo Klein 

Props: Joe Moody, Oli Jager, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis  

Locks: Scott Barrett, Quentin Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Zach Gallagher

Loose forwards: Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili, Cullen Grace, Pablo Matera, Dominic Gardiner, Corey Kellow 

Halfbacks: Mitch Drummond, Bryn Hall, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi  First fives: Richie Mo’unga, Simon Hickey, Fergus Burke 

Midfielders: Jack Goodhue, David Havili Talitui, Braydon Ennor, Isaiah Punivai, Dallas McLeod 

Outside backs: Chay Fihaki, George Bridge, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Kini Naholo  

IN: Pablo Matera, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kini Naholo, Simon Hickey, Dominic Gardiner, Finlay Brewis, Zach Gallagher, Shilo Klein, Corey Kellow

OUT: Isileli Tuungafasi, Andrew Makalio, Michael Alaalatoa, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Tom Sanders,  Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Manasa Mataele, Luke Romano, Josh McKay

Highlanders

Hookers: Liam Coltman, Rhys Marshall, Andrew Makalio  

Props: Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Ethan de Groot, Jermaine Ainsley, Josh Hohneck, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u 

Locks: Maanaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Dickson, Bryn Evans, Max Hicks, Sam Caird 

Loose forwards: James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Hugh Renton, Shannon Frizell, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Gareth Evans, Sean Withy 

Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, Kayne Hammington  First fives: Marty Banks, Mitchell Hunt 

Midfielders: Fetuli Paea, Patelesio Tomkinson, Solomon Alaimalo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Ngatungane Punivai, Scott Gregory 

Outside backs: Connor Garden-Bachop, Mosese Dawai, Vilimoni Koroi, Sam Gilbert, Josh Timu 

Unavailable due to injury: Jona Nareki, Pari Pari Parkinson 

IN: Gareth Evans, Andrew Makalio, Marty Banks, Mosese Dawai, Rhys Marshal, Josh Timu, Sean Withy, Saula Ma’u, Max Hicks, Sam Caird

OUT: Josh Ioane, Ash Dixon, Siate Tokolahi, Kazuki Himeno, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Michael Collins, Tim O’Malley, Jack Regan, Liam Squire

Moana Pasifika

Hookers: Ray Niuia, Sam Moli, Luteru Tolai 

Props: Sekope Kepu, Isileli Tuungafasi, Joe Apikatoa, Tau Koloamatangi, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Chris Apoua 

Locks: Don Lolo, Mike McKee, Veikoso Poliniati, Alex McRobbie 

Loose Forwards: Henry Stowers, Jack Lam, Sione Tuipulotu, Solomone Funaki, Penitoa Finau, Lotu Inisi, Sam Slade, Alamanda Motuga 

Halfbacks: Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine, Manu Paea  First-fives: Christian Lealifano, Lincoln McClutchie, William Havili 

Midfielders: Levi Aumua, Danny Toala, Henry Taefu, Fine Inisi 

Outside Backs: Lolagi Visinia, Neria Fomai, Tomasi Alosio, Solomone Kata, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Tima Fainga'anuku, Anzelo Tuituvuki

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