Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round 10 rosters, predictions, betting lines, and essential information for the weekend

Recent days have been significant in Super Rugby Pacific, highlighted by the unfortunate developments concerning Moana Pasifika.

Fortunately, Tana Umaga’s squad will complete the season, beginning with their match against the Waratahs on Friday night.

And can you believe it? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be present at the event!

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[Note: all odds accurate as of 11am 15/4]

Friday, April 17

Blues vs. Highlanders

Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand 5:05pm (AEST)

Blues: Replacements: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Saulu Ma’u, Hugh Renton, Sean Withy, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasitoa, Taniela Tele’a

Highlanders: Taine Robinson, Caleb Tangitau, Taniela Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jona Nareki, Cam Millar, Adam Lennox; Nikora Broughton, Veveni Lasaqa, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Angus Ta’avao, Jack Taylor, Ethan de Groot. Replacements: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma’u, Oliver Haig, Lucas Casey, Folau Fakatava, Xavier Tito-Harris, Finn Hurley

Officials: Referee: Jordan Way Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy; Jeremy Markey TMO: James Leckie

Prediction:

Odds [tab.com.au]: Blues: $1.13, -13.5 $1.90; Highlanders: $5.50, +13.5 $1.85

NSW Waratahs vs. Moana Pasifika

Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia, 7:35pm (AEST)

Waratahs: Sid Harvey, Andrew Kellaway, Joey Walton, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Jack Debreczeni, Jake Gordon; Pete Samu, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott-Young, Miles Amatosero, Matt Philip, Daniel Botha, Ethan Dobbins, Tom Lambert. Replacements: Folau Fainga’a, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly

Moana: William Havili, Tuan Tuatima, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Latu, Glen Vaihu, Patrick Pellegrini, Melani Matavao; Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Semisi Paea, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Veikoso Poloniati, Tom Savage, Chris Apoua, Millenium Sanerivi, Abraham Pole. Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Jimmy Tupou, Ola Tauelangi, Jonathan Taumateine, Faletoi Peni, Tyler Pulini

Officials: Referee: Angus Mabey; Assistant Referees: Mike Winter, Ben Woolerton; TMO: Aaron Paterson

Prediction:

Odds [tab.com.au]: Waratahs: $1.04, +21.5 $1.90; Moana: $9, +21.5 $1.85

Saturday, April 18

Chiefs vs. Hurricanes

FMG Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand 5:05pm (AEST)

Chiefs: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Reon Paul, Kyren Taumoefolau, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Simon Parker, Luke Jacobson (capt), Samipeni Finau, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, George Dyer, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris. Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Fita Sa, Kaylum Boshier, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb.

Hurricanes: Callum Harkin, Josh Moorby, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett (co-capt), Fehi Fineanganofo, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-capt), Devan Flanders, Warner Dearns, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Pasilio Tosi, Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia. Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Brad Shields, Braydon Iose, Ere Enari, Jone Rova.

Officials: Referee: Ben O’Keeffe; Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Warwick Lahmert; TMO: Richard Kelly

Prediction:

Odds [tab.com.au]: Chiefs: $1.72, -1.5 $1.87; Hurricanes: $2.05, +1.5 $1.87

ACT Brumbies vs. Fijian Drua

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia, 7:35pm (AEST)

Brumbies: Tom Wright, Ollie Sapsford, Kaden Pritchard, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan; Tuaina Taii Tualima, Luke Reimer, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachlan Shaw, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachie Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Dracy Breen, Toby McPherson, Rory Scott, Klayton Thorne, Tane Edmed, Andy Muirhead

Drua: Isikeli Rabitu, Isikeli Basiyalo, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Virimi Vakatava, Manasa Mataele, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isoa Tuwai, Kitione Salawa, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (c), Samuela Tawake, Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri. Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Penaia Cakobau, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Joseva Tamani, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Inia Tabuavou

Officials: Referee: James Doleman Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle; Fraser Hannon TMO: Glenn Newman

Prediction: Allan Alaalatoa one week, Tom Wright the next. The good news keeps coming for the Brumbies who welcome back the Wallabies fullback for this one. They have enjoyed a great rest following their win over Highlanders last Friday, and have named an imposing lineup here, save for the omission of the injured Charlie Cale. The Drua remain winless on the road this season and while they gave a good account of themselves in Canberra two years ago, really troubling the Brumbies scrum, it’s hard to see them competing too well here. Brumbies by 18.

Odds [tab.com.au]: Brumbies: $1.02, -22.5 $1.90; Drua: $11, +22.5 $1.85

Western Force vs. Crusaders

HBF Park, Perth, Australia, 9:55pm (AEST)

Force: Mac Grealy, Zac Lomax, George Bridge, Bayley Kuenzle, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Henry Robertson; Vaioline Ekuasi, Carlo Tizzano, Nicholas Champion de Crespigny, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Misinale Epenisa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson. Replacements: Nic Dolly, Sef Fa’agase, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Nathan Hastie, Hamish Stewart, Kurtley Beale

Crusaders: Johnny McNicholl, Chay Fihaki, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Dallas McLeod (capt), Macca Springer, Taha Kemara, Louie Chapman; Johnny Lee, Dom Gardiner, Jamie Hannah, Tahlor Cahill, Seb Calder, George Bell, Finlay Brewis. Replacements: Manumaua Letiu, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Will Tucker, Corey Kellow, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece.

Officials: Referee: Reuben Keane Assistant Referees: Nic Berry, Louis Trisley; TMO: Brett Cronan

Prediction:

Odds [tab.com.au]: Force: $3.30, +8.5 $1.90; Crusaders: $1.30, -8.5 $1.85