All four Australian Super Rugby sides are deep in preparation for the upcoming 2025 season.
The 2025 trials kick off on January 25 where the NSW Waratahs are set to unveil a host of new signings against a Pacifica side at Eric Tweedale Stadium.
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Wallabies Andrew Kellaway, Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota are amongst the fresh faces, with the clash potentially Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's first hit-out in the sky blue jersey.
The Waratahs will finalise their preparation against the ACT Brumbies in Bowral on February 1, having finished 2024 with a tour match in Japan against Kubota.
As for the Brumbies, they will follow this match with a clash against the Western Force six days later in Canberra.
The ACT side were the only team to remain in Australia for their trial action, facing the ACT and SNSW Griffins in a pair of matches.
The Western Force spent their off-season in South Africa, facing the likes of the Cheetahs, Emerging Ireland and Western Province.
Finally, the Queensland Reds have the biggest pre-season schedule, set to head to the UK in the coming days.
They are taking full advantage of a Round One bye, with clashes slated for Bristol in Bristol (January 31 local time) and Ulster in Belfast (February 7).
It follows an extensive off-season that included a thrilling loss to Wales to go with wins over Tonga and Saitama Wild Knights.
The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific opening round will see the NSW Waratahs host the Highlanders on the opening day, whilst the ACT Brumbies travel to Fiji to face the Drua and the Western Force host Moana Pasifika in Perth.
The Reds will open their campaign a week later against Moana in Brisbane.
*Broadcast details TBC, times AEDT/AEST
25th January: NSW Waratahs v NSW Pacifica at Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sydney (6:00 pm AEDT)
1st February: Queensland Reds v Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol (5:45 am AEST)
1st February: NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies at Bowral Rugby Club (3:00 pm AEDT)
7th February: ACT Brumbies v Western Force at Marist College, Canberra (TBC)
8th February: Queensland Reds v Ulster at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast (5:35 am AEST)
