Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Teams: All the team news for Round 12

Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 3:59 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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The road to the Super Rugby Pacific Finals ramp up in Round 12 as the ten teams name their sides for the upcoming week.

It begins in the NZ capital as the Hurricanes take on the Crusaders, while the NSW Waratahs are boosted by the return of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii against the Western Force.

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

On Saturday, the Fijian Drua return home to take on the Highlanders, while Moana Pasifika and the Blues battle for the 09 in Auckland.

The round concludes with an Australian derby between the Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies, with the Chiefs on the bye.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 12 as they drop.

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

Friday 1 May 5:05 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Crusaders at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Devan Flanders, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova

CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Leciester Fainga'anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Johnny McNicholl

Replacements: George Bell, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Kyle Preston, Johnny Lee, Rivez Reihana

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Dan Moore

TMO: Glenn Newman

Friday 1 May 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Western Force at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Siosifa Amone, Matt Philip (c), Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Sid Harvey, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen

Replacements: Folau Fainga'a, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai, Miles Amatosero, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Zac Lomax, Mac Grealy

Replacements: Nic Dolly, Sef Fa’agase, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Nathan Hastie, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: George Myers, Matt Kellahan

TMO: James Leckie

Saturday 2 May 2:00 pm AEST – Fijian Drua v Highlanders at Four R Stadium, Ba, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Joji Nasova, Virimi Vakatawa, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isikeli Rabitu

Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Maika Tuitubou

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Sean Withy, Lucas Casey, Adam Lennox, Taine Robinson, Xavier Tito-Harris

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter

TMO: Aaron Paterson

Saturday 2 May 5:05 pm AEST – Moana Pasifika v Blues at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

MOANA (1-15): Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Tuna Tuitama, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, Glen Vaihu

Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Veikoso Poloniati, Dominic Ropeti, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tyler Pulini

BLUES (1-15): Ben Ake, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan

Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Flyn Yates, Josh Beehre, Terrell Peita, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley

TMO: Brett Cronan

Saturday 2 May 7:35 pm AEST – Queensland Reds v ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Toby Macpherson, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Warwick Lahmert

TMO: Richard Kelly

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