MAY 25th 2024 Line-Ups and Prediction
REDS v FORCE, SUNCORP STADIUM BRISBANE
REDS(1-15)
Alex Hodgman, Matt Faessler, Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (co-c), Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell
Reserves. Josh Nasser, Sef Fa’agase, Zane Nonggor, Connor Vest, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, James O’Connor, Taj Annan
It’s a new look tight five as Matt Faessler returns to the side, joined in the front-row by Alex Hodgman and Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen.
Tim Ryan and Mac Grealy form a new look wing partnership.
Tom Lynagh slots back into the halves.
FORCE. (1-15)
Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams (c), Izack Rodda, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Ronan Leahy, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale
RESERVES. Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink, Chase Tiatia
Ronan Leahy is the lone change, with Chase Tiatia going back to the bench.
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey
TMO: James Leckie
Prediction.
Reds all the way. To good for the Force.
HIGHLANDERS v DRUA FORSYTH BARR STADIUM DUNEDIN NZ
HIGHLANDERS(1-15)
Ethan de Groot (co-c), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (co-c), Folau Fakatava, Ajay Falegaga, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Jake Te Hiwi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
RESERVES. Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Max Hicks, Nikora Broughton, James Arscott, Matt Whaanga, Connor Garden-Bachop
Billy Harmon makes a timely return at number eight, taking the co-captaincy along with Ethan de Groot.
Ajay Falegaga starts at flyhalf with no Cameron Millar.
Jona Nareki and Sam Gilbert start in the backline, with Nareki returning from injury.
DRUA (1-15)
Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
RESERVES. Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Taniela Rakuro
Kemu Valetini starts at inside centre in the lone change to their stating side.
Leone Rotuisolia returns to the reserves in the forwards.
Caleb Muntz makes his return from injury, which he suffered before the World Cup.
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction.
Highlanders at home for me.
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