There were blowouts and results that went down to the wire last week, will it be the same in Round 6?
Kicking off on Friday, Moana will be hosting the ladder-leading Chiefs before old rivals the Blues and Crusaders face-off in Auckland and the weekend is rounded out in Perth with the Drua taking on the Force.
Meanwhile the injury ward keeps growing, read on for all lineups, tips and injury updates.
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Friday, March 21
Moana Pasifika vs. Chiefs
Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Moana: William Havili, Losi Filipo, Pepesana Patafilo, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, Patrick Pellegrini, Jonathan Taumateine, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Miracle Faillagi, Ola Tauelangi, Allan Craig, Tom Savage, Sione Mafile’o, Millenium Sanerivi, Abraham Pole. Replacements: Sama Malolo, Tito Tuipulotu, Chris Apoua, Michael Curry, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama
Chiefs: Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Rona, Gideon Wrampling, Leory Carter, Damian McKeznie, Xavier Roe, Luke Jacobson, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vai’I, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Reuben O’Neill, Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross, Sione Ahio, James Thompson, Jahrome Brown, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Quinn Tupaea
Officials: Marcus Playle; Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Fraser Hannon; TMO: Shane McDermott
Prediction:
Top Fantasy pick:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Moana $5.20, +14.5 $1.87; Chiefs $1.14, -14.5 $1.87
Saturday, March 22
Highlanders vs. Queensland Reds
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 2:35pm (AEDT)
Highlanders: Finn Hurley, Caleb Tangitau, Taniela Tele’a, Thomas Imaga-Jensen, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Taine Robinson, Nathan Hastie, Nikora Broughton, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Mitch Dunshea, TK Howden, Saula Ma’u, Soane Vikena, Ethan de Groot. Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Sefo Kautai, Fabian Holland, Will Stodart, James Arscott, Ajay Faleafaga, Sam Gilbert
Reds: Heremaia Murray, Lachie Anderson, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Tom Lyngh, Kalanai Thomas, Harry Wilson, John Bryant, Seru Uru, Angus Blyth, Josh Canham, Zane Nonggorr, Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase. Replacements: George Blake, Alex Hodgman, Massimo De Lutiis, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Dre Pakeho.
Officials: Damon Murphy; Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Top Fantasy pick:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Highlanders $1.53, -3.5 $1.87; Reds $2.40, +3.5 $1.87
Blues vs. Crusaders
Eden Park, Auckland, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Blues: Corey Evans, Mark Tele’a, Reiko Ioane, Xavi Taele, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Sam Nock, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’I, Cam Christie, Josh Beehre, Patrick Tuipulotu, Angus Ta’avao, Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu’a. Replacements: James Mullan, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Tristyn Cook, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Macca Springer, Taha Kemara, Kyle Preston, Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Corey Kellow, Antonio Shalfoon, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams. Replacements: Ioane Moananu, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Mitchell Drummond, James O’Connor, Levi Aumua
Officials: James Doleman; Assistant Referees: Mike Winter, -Fraser Hannon; TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction:
Top Fantasy pick:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Blues $2, +1.5 $1.85; Crusaders $1.85, -1.5 $1.90
Waratahs vs. Brumbies
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7:35pm (AEDT)
Waratahs: Andrew Kellaway, Tristan Reilly, Henry O’Donnell, Joey Walton, Max Jorgensen, Lawson Creighton, Teddy Wilson, Langi Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Rob Leota, Ben Grant, Hugh Sinclair, Taniela Tupou, David Porecki, Angus Bell. Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Isaac Kailea, Daniel Botha, Feliz Kalapu, Jamie Adamson, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford, Corey Toole, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Tom Hooper, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuiaka, Lachie Shaw, Rory Scott, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Austin Anderson
Officials: Ben O’Keeffe; Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw; TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction:
Top Fantasy pick:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Waratahs $2.30, +3.5 $1.90; Brumbies $1.58, -3.5 $1.85
Sunday, March 23
Western Force vs. Fijian Drua
HBF Park, Perth, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Force: Mac Grealy, Harry Potter, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Nick White, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Ryan Coxon. Replacements: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Atu Moli, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Reed Prinsep, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Reesjan Pasitoa.
Drua: Ilaisa Droasese, Ponipate Loganimasi, Iosefo Masi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Taniela Rakuro, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli, Meli Derenalagi, Elia Canakaivata, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Tevita Ikanivere, Livai Natave. Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Penu Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vuate Karawalevu
Officials:
Prediction: Nic Berry; Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Top Fantasy pick:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Force $1.55, -3.5 $1.87; Drua $2.35, +3.5 $1.87
Injury Ward
Brumbies
Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/ TBC), Tevita Alatini (ACL / TBC), Harry Vella (ACL / TBC), Tuaina Taii Tualima (illness, TBC), David Feliuai (concussion/ Round 7), Charlie Cale (lower back injury/ TBC)
Blues
Sam Darry (shoulder, season), PJ Sheck (shoulder), Zarn Sullivan (foot), Stephen Perofeta (calf), Ben Ake (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Adrian Choat (knee).
Chiefs
Rameka Poihipi (knee, Season), Kaleb Trask (Hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Etene Nanai-Seturo, (Hamstring, long term) Liam Coombes-Fabling (knee, 4-6 weeks), Fiti Sa (shoulder, long term) Wallace Sititi (knee, long- term), Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (shoulder, short term)
Crusaders
George Bell (toe/foot / TBC), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (knee / 5-6 weeks), Finlay Brewis (shoulder / season), Fletcher Anderson (heel / 2-3 weeks), Rivez Reihana (ankle / 2-3 weeks), Seb Calder (AC joint / 3-5 weeks), Quentin Strange (Pec/hamstring / 4-6 weeks), Dom Gardiner (hamstring / 4-6 weeks), Jamie Hannah (shoulder / 4-6 weeks), Aki Tuivailala (finger / 4-6 weeks), Johnny McNicholl (hamstring / 4-6 weeks), Noah Hotham (ankle/ TBC), Cullen Grace (hamstring)
Fijian Drua
Etonia Waqa (Knee, short term), Epeli Momo (Knee, long term), Vilive Miramira (ankle, short term)
Highlanders
Oliver Haig (foot / 7 weeks ), Jonah Lowe (ACL / 4 weeks ), Jona Nareki (ankle / 2 weeks), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (neck / 7 weeks),
Hurricanes
Zach Gallagher (Achilles / TBC), Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring / round 8), Lucas Cashmore (knee / round 7), Brett Cameron (knee / season), Asafo Aumua (foot / TBC), Tyrel Lomax (ankle / round 5), Devan Flanders (ankle / round 14), Tjay Clarke (Shoulder/ round 9), Riley Higgins (Hand / round 7), Billy Proctor (Achilles / TBC)
Moana Pasifika
Alamanda Motuga (shoulder), Fine Inisi (quad), Julian Savea (knee), Lotu Inisi (hamstring), Neria Fomai (knee /out for season), Ofa Tauatevalu (lower leg), Semisi Paea (ankle), Sione Havili Talitui (ankle).
NSW Waratahs
Jake Gordon (medial ligament), Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (toe), Lalakai Foketi (groin), Fergus Lee-Warner (foot), Lucas Ripley (shoulder)
Western Force
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee), Bayley Kuenzle (knee), Harry Hoopert (knee), Divad Palu (shoulder), Matt Proctor (shoulder), Papillon Sevele (knee)
Queensland Reds
Jock Campbell, Matt Faessler, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Liam Wright
Suspensions
Drua: Motikiai Murray (Round 9)
Blues: Hoskins Sotutu (Round 6)
All odds correct at time of publication.
Source: espn.com