Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Teams: All the team news for Round 14

Wed, May 14, 2025, 3:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The race to the SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific finals ramps up as the ten teams name their line-ups for Round 14.

It begins in Wellington with the Hurricanes hosting the Highlanders before the NSW Waratahs face a must-win game against the Crusaders in Sydney.

Catch every game of SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

The Fijian Drua welcome the Western Force to Lautoka, while Moana Pasifika takes on the Blues in a big rivalry game with implications for the finals.

Meanwhile, the ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds add to their rivalry with a blockbuster Australian derby.

The Chiefs have a bye this weekend, currently holding onto top spot.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 13 as they drop.

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT WEDNESDAY 2PM AEST.

Friday May 16 5:05 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Highlanders at SKY Stadium, Wellington, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Pasilio Tosi, Zach Gallgher, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (co-c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Ngatungane Punival, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Bailyn Sullivan, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Will Tucker, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Fatafehi Fineanganofo

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Saula Ma’u, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Oliver Haig, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Thomas Umaga-Jensen

Referee: Marcus Playle

Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran

TMO: Glenn Newman

Friday May 16 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Crusaders at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Daniel Botha, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Darby Lancaster, Joey Walton, Henry O'Donnell, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway

Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Taniela Tupou, Ben Grant, Hugh Sinclair, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Lalakai Foketi

CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Ioane Moananu, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Quinten Strange, Antonio Shalfoon, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl

Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Dallas McLeod

Referee: Marcus Playle

Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran

TMO: Glenn Newman

Saturday May 17 2:35 pm AEST – Fijian Drua v Western Force at Churchill Park, Lautoka, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi, Ponipate Loganimasi, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula

Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Leone Rotuisolia, Kitione Salawa, Leone Nawai, Inia Tabuavou, Selestino Ravutaumada

FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Kane Koteka, Reed Prinsep; Henry Robertson, Alex Harford, Mac Grealy, Reesjan Pasitoa, Sio Tomkinson, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Atu Moli, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Sam Carter, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Ben Donaldson, George Poolman

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey

TMO: Brett Cronan

Saturday May 17 5:05 pm AEST – Moana Pasifika v Blues at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Tevita Ofa, William Havili

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Julian Savea

BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Corey Evans

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Ben O'Keeffe

TMO: Glenn Newman

Saturday May 17 7:35 pm AEST – ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tom Hooper, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Ieli, Rhys van Nek, Cadeyrn Neville, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Harrison Goddard, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (c), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, Dre Pakeho, Heremaia Murray

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski

TMO: James Leckie

Share
'Running by the end of the week': Lolesio set for stunning comeback against Crusaders
Waratahs confirm 'home farewell' for departing players as McKellar keeps consistent side to face Crusaders
Reds rally around 'team-first' Gordon following shock medical retirement
NPC flyhalf Alex Harford will start for the Force against Fijian Drua. Photo: Getty Images
Western Force turn to unheralded NPC standout Harford for Drua Lautoka challenge