Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Teams: All the team news for Round 12

Fri, May 12, 2023, 1:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Rebels and Brumbies played out a wild game in Melbourne

The Super Rugby Pacific finals are fast approaching as teams look to make a statement in Round 12.

The round will begin with the undefeated Chiefs hosting the Queensland Reds in New Plymouth before the Western Force takes on the Fijian Drua.

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The NSW Waratahs and Melbourne Rebels headline Saturday's triple-header at Allianz Stadium whilst the ACT Brumbies travel to Dunedin to face the Highlanders on Sunday.

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

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.

Friday 12 May 5:05 pm AEST – Chiefs v Queensland Reds at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Bradley Slater, John Ryan, Tupou Vaa'i, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, Atunaisa Moli, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Ioane, Alex Nankivell 

REDS (1-15): George Blake, Richie Asiata, Peni Ravai, Connor Vest, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Matt Faessler, Sef Fa'agase, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Tom Lynagh, Paddy James

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

Friday 12 May 7:35 pm AEST – Western Force v Fijian Drua at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FORCE (1-15): Angus Warner, Folau Fainga'a, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams, Ryan McCauley, Michael Wells (c), Carlo Tizzano, Rahboni Vosayaco, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirge, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Tim Anstee, Isi Naisarani, Ian Prior, George Poolman

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Taniela Rakuro, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Eroni Sau, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Jone Tiko, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Jordan Kaminski

Saturday 13 May 2:35 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, Jacob Devery, Tyrel Lomax, Justin Sangster, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Jamie Booth, Aidan Morgan, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Salesi Rayasi, Harry Godfrey,

RESERVES: Hame Faiva, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Brayden Iose, Logan Henry, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Josh Moorby

PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Luteru Tolai, Isi Tu'ungafasi, Alex McRobbie, Mahonri Ngakuru, Sione Tuipulotu, Penitoa Finau, Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, Lincoln McClutchie, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Henry Taefu (c), Danny Toala, Tima Fainga'anuku, Tomasi Alosio,

RESERVES: Joe Royal, Tau Koloamatangi, Chris Apoua, Potu Leavasa, Jonah Mau'u, Manu Paea, D'angelio Leuila, Lolagi Visinia

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle

Saturday 13 May 5:05 pm AEST – Crusaders v Blues at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Will Jordan

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Oliver Jager, Zach Gallagher, Sione Havili Talitui, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Jack Goodhue

BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tuungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Beauden Barrett

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Jordan Lay James Lay, Cameron Suafoa, Akira Ioane, Sam Noock, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Jono Bredin

Saturday 13 May 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels at Allianz Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

WARATAHS (1-15): Te Tera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Will Harris, Michael Hooper, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Nephi Leatigaga, Archer Holz, Ola Tauelangi, Charlie Gamble, Teddy Wilson, Joey Walton, Harry Wilson

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Trevor Hosea, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Brad Wilkin (c), Richard Hardwick, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, David Feliuai, Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

RESERVES: Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa'amausili, Tim Cardell, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Stacey Ili, Joe Pincus

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, David Conway

Sunday 14 May 2:35 pm AEST – ACT Brumbies v Highlanders at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Connal McInerney, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Hudson Creighton

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Daniel Lienert-Brown, Andrew Makalio, Saula Ma’u, Shannon Frizell, Josh Dickson, James Lentjes, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Folau Fakatava, Freddie Burns, Jona Nareki, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Fetuli Paea, Scott Gregory, Connor Garden-Bachop,

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Ayden Johnstone, Jermaine Ainsley, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Sean Withy, James Arscott, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe

Referee: Graham Cooper

Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner, Reuben Keane

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