Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Teams: All the team news for Round Seven

Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:59 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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Round Seven of Super Rugby Pacific sees plenty of changes to the line-ups after a blockbuster weekend.

It starts in Auckland as Moana Pasifika host the Highlanders, followed by a fierce rivalry match between the ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs in Canberra.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

Saturday's triple-header begins with a bang with the Hurricanes facing the Queensland Reds in Wellington.

The Blues welcome the Fijian Drua to Auckland, whilst the Western Force and Chiefs conclude the round in Perth.

The Crusaders have the bye, coming off their thumping win over Moana Pasifika.

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

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

Friday 27 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Moana Pasifika v Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

MOANA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae Ta’ufo’ou, Veikoso Poloniati, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Niko Jones, Dominic Ropeti, Joel Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Glen Vaihu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, William Havili

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Ola Tauelangi, Siaosi Nginingini, Patrick Pellegrini, Tevita Ofa

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Tomas Lavanini, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Hugh Renton (co-c), Nic Shearer, Reesjan Pasitoa, Jona Nareki, Tanielu Tele’a, Jonah Lowe, Caleb Tangitau, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Henry Bell, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Rohan Wingham, Will Stodart, Sean Withy, Adam Lennox, Andrew Knewstubb, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c)

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey

TMO: Brett Cronan

Friday 27 March 7:35 pm AEDT – ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs at GIO Stadium, Canberra, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Darcy Breen, Lachie Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton

WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Max Jorgensen, Lawson Creighton, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Sid Harvey

Replacements: Folau Fainga’a, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott-Young, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: George Myers, Matt Kellahan

TMO: Graham Cooper

Saturday 28 March 2:35 pm AEDT – Hurricanes v Queensland Reds at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby

Replacements: Vernon Bason, Siale Lauaki,  Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Jone Rova

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Nick Bloomfield, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Treyvon Pritchard

Referee: Angus Mabey

Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Mike Winter

TMO: Aaron Paterson

Saturday 28 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Blues v Fijian Drua at Eden Park, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Bradley Slater, Marcel Renata, Josh Beehre, Sam Darry (c), Torian Barnes, Anton Segner, Malachi Wrampling, Taufa Funaki, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Pita Akhi, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes, Payton Spencer

Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Che Clark, Jed Melvin, Finlay Christie, Xaci Taele, Codemeru Vai

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (c), Kemu Valetini, Ponipate Loganimasi, Iosefo Namoce, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Epeli Momo, Iliasia Droasese

Replacements: Mesulame Dolokolo, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Virimi Vakatawa

Referee: Reuben Keane

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Jordan Way

TMO: Brett Cronan

Saturday 28 March 7:35 pm AEDT – Western Force v Chiefs at HBF Park, Perth, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale, George Bridge, Darby Lancaster, Max Burey

Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Sef Fa'agase, Misinale Epenisa, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Nathan Hastie, Hamish Stewart, Divad Palu

CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Brodie McAlister, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tuapea, Leroy Carter, Emoni Narawa, Damian McKenzie

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris, Sione Ahio, Fiti Sa, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Kyle Brown, Kyren Taumoefolau

Referee: Marcus Playle

Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Ben O'Keeffe

TMO: Glenn Newman

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