Super Rugby Showdown: Weekend Matches Preview
Drua vs. Reds
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, 12:05pm [AEST]
This weekend’s Super Rugby matches are set to be fiercely contested, with each team unveiling their lineups featuring standout players. Here are the team rosters and match details.
Drua
Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Iosefo Masi, Waqa Nalaga, Epeli Momo, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Simione Kuruvoli; Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua.
Reserves. Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro
Reds
Jock Campbell, Suliasi Vunivalu, Taj Annan, Hunter Paisami, Floyd Aubrey, Lawson Creighton, Tate McDemortt; John Bryant, Fraser McReight, Liam Wright, Cormac Daly, Ryan Smith, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Nasser, Peni Ravai.
Reserves. George Blake, Sef Fa’agase, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, James O’Connor, Tim Ryan.
Referee. Angus Gardner, Assistant Referees. Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey
Prediction
I am going with the Drua in a tight contest, but they need to be disciplined.
GIO Stadium Clash: Brumbies vs. Crusaders
GIO Stadium, Canberra, 2:35pm [AEST]
Brumbies
Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, Tamati Tua, Ollie Sapsford, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan; Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Nick Frost, Caderyn Neville, Allan Alaalatoa, Connal McInerney, James Slipper.
Reserves. Liam Bowron, Rhys van Nek, Sosefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O’Donnell.
Crusaders
Johnny McNicholl, Chay Fihaki, Jone Rava, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Fergus Burke, Noah Hotham; Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Quinten Strange, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.
Reserves. George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dominic Gardner, Mitchell Drummond, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer.
Referee. Ben O’Keeffe, Assistant Referees. Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Prediction
Brumbies in Canberra. Crusaders have been poor all season.
Eden Park Battle: Blues vs. Highlanders
Eden Park, Auckland, 5:05pm [AEST]
Blues
Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Bryce Heem, Corey Evans, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Sam Nock; Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali’i (c), Adrian Choat, Sam Darry, Laghlan McWhannell, Marcel Renata, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu’ungafasi.
Reserves. Soane Vikena, Mason Tupaea, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Kade Banks
Highlanders
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Tanielu Tele’a, Jake Te Hiwi, Martín Bogado, Cameron Millar, Folau Fakatava; Nikora Broughton, Sean Withy, Oliver Haig, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Jermaine Ainsley, Henry Bell, Ethan de Groot (c).
Reserves. Jack Taylor, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Ma’u, Will Tucker, Will Stodartt, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Finn Hurley
Referee. Paul Williams, Assistant Referees. Dan Waegna, Mike Winter
Prediction
Blues by a healthy margin.
HBF Park Showdown: Force vs. Waratahs
HBF Park, Perth, 7:35pm [AEST]
Force
Kurtley Beale, George Poolman, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, Chase Tiatia, Ben Donaldson, Nic White, Reed Prinsep, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Izack Rodda, Jeremy Williams, Sanitago Medrano, Tom Horton, Harry Hoopert.
Reserves. Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink, Henry O’Donnell
Waratahs
Mark Nawaqanitawase, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Dylan Pietsch, Will Harrison, Jake Gordon; Jed Holloway, Charlie Gamble, Lachie Swinton, Miles Amatosero, Fergus Lee-Warner, Enrique Pieretto, Jay Fonokalafi, Lewis Ponini.
Reserves. Ben Sugars, George Thornton, Brad Amituanai, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Izaia Perese.
Referee. Jordan Way, Assistant Referees. Reuben Keane, Jordan Kaminski
Prediction
Force in a tight contest at home.
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