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

Thu, Apr 13, 2023, 1:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

Teams are starting to make their move for the finals as they confirm their line-ups for round eight of Super Rugby Pacific.

It begins with a historic match in Samoa as Moana Pasifika take on Queensland Reds on Friday afternoon.

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This will be followed by the ACT Brumbies hosting the Fijian Drua whilst the NSW Waratahs and Western Force will be eager for victory on Saturday in Sydney.

Meanwhile, the Rebels, Highlanders, Blues and Crusaders will enjoy the bye.

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

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

Friday 14 April 2:05 pm AEST – Moana Pasifika v Queensland Reds at Apia Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindnemuth, Samiuela Moli, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Michael Curry, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili

RESERVES: Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Potu Leavasa, Sione Tu'ipulotu, Manu Paea, D'Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, Ryan Smith, Jake Upfield, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Jordan Petaia, James O'Connor, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Peni Ravai, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Lopeti Faifua, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Taj Annan

Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle

Friday 14 April 7:35 pm AEST – ACT Brumbies v Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Ben O'Donnell, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Nic White, Jack Debreczeni, Declan Meredith

DRUA (1-15): Livai Natave, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela (c), Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Eroni Sau, Kitione Taliga

RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Leone Rotuisolia, Rusiate Nasove, Philip Baselala, Michael Naitokani, Ilaisa Droasese

Referee: Damon Murphy

Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Rueben Keane

Saturday 15 April 12:35 pm AEST – Hurricanes v Chiefs at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Dominic Bird, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Pete Umaga-Jensen, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby

RESERVES: Dane Coles, Tevita Mafileo, Pasilio Tosi, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Peter Lakai, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, John Ryan, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Peniasi Malimali

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter

Saturday 15 April 7:35 pm AEST – NSW Waratahs v Western Force at Allianz Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Dave Porecki, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper, Taleni Seu, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Te Tera Faulkner, Dan Botha, Zac Von Appen, Will Harris, Teddy Wilson, Joey Walton, Harry Wilson

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Tom Horton, Santaigo Medrano, Jackson Pugh, Jeremy Williams, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Jacob Norris, Gareth Simpson, Jake Strachan, Zach Kibirige, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Manasa Mataele, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner, Siosifa Amone, Ryan McCauley, Felix Kalapu, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Matt Kellahan

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