The finals are fast approaching as clubs confirm their sides for Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific.
The round opens with the unbeaten Chiefs taking on the Fijian Drua, with the Melbourne Rebels welcoming the Crusaders to AAMI Park.
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This will be followed by the NSW Waratahs travelling to Auckland to face the Blues whilst the Western Force return home for the first time in over a month to take on the Highlanders.
Moana Pasifika, Hurricanes, ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds have the bye.
Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round nine as they drop
NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.
Friday 21 April 5:05 pm AEST – Chiefs v Fijian Drua at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, John Ryan, Brodie Retallick (c), Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Samipeni Finau, Kaylum Boshier, Pita Gus Sowakula, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Shaun Stevenson, Damian McKenzie
RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Jared Profitt, Solomone Tukuafu, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Simon Parker, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Gideon Wrampling
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Elia Canakaivata, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Michael Naitokani, Apisalome Vota, Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Jone Tiko, Chris Minimbi, Rusiate Masove, Leone Nawai, Kailione Nasoko, Kitione Taliga
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Marcus Playle
Friday 21 April 7:35 pm AEST – Melbourne Rebels v Crusaders at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Trevor Hosea, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Stacey Ili, Reece Hodge, Lachlan Anderson, Andrew Kellaway
RESERVES: Jordan Uelese, Cameron Orr, Pone Fa’amausili, Angelo Smith, Daniel Maiava, James Tuttle, Lukas Ripley, Joe Pincus
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Dom Gardiner, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Macca Springer, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Pepesana Patafilo, Fergus Burke
RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grance, Willi Heinz, Jack Goodhue, Dallas McLeod
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Saturday 22 April 5:05 pm AEST – Blues v NSW Waratahs at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tuungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
RESERVES: Soane Vikena, Jordan Lay, James Lay, Cameron Suafoa, Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Zac Von Appen, Taleni Seu, Hunter Ward, Will Harris, Jake Gordon (c), Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Max Jorgensen, Harry Wilson
RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Nephi Leatigaga, Daniel Botha, Michael Icely, Charlie Gamble, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Mosese Tuipulotu
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Angus Mabey
Saturday 22 April 7:35 pm AEST – Western Force v Highlanders at HBF Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Felix Kalapu, Jeremy Williams, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Michael Wells (c), Issak Fines-Leleiwasa. Bryce Hegarty, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Toni Pulu, Chase Tiatia
RESERVES: Feleti Katiu’u, Angus Wagner, Siosifa Amone, Ryan McCauley, Rahboni Vosayaco, Ian Prior, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermain Ainsley, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker, Shannon Frizell, Billy Harmon (c), Marino Mikaele Tu'u, James Arscott, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Fetuli Paea, Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert
RESERVES: Leni Apisai, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Fabian Holland, Sean Withy, Nathan Hastie, Freddie Burns, Josh Timu
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Angus Mabey
