Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round 11 rosters, predictions, betting lines, and essential information for the weekend
Welcome to Super Round!
Five matches will take place at Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium over three days, featuring three significant trans-Tasman derbies — what more could you desire!
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Friday, April 24
Crusaders vs. NSW Waratahs
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 5:05pm (AEST)
Crusaders: Johnny McNicholl, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Taha Kemara, Noah Hotham; Christian Lio-Willie, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Dom Gardiner, Tahlor Cahill, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Finlay Brewis. Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Dallas McLeod
Waratahs: Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Joey Walton, Lawson Creighton, Sid Harvey, Jack Debreczeni, Jake Gordon; Pete Samu, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott-Young, Miles Amatosero, Matt Philip, Siosifa Amone, Folau Fainga’a, Isaac Kailea. Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly
Officials: Referee: Nic Berry Assistant Referees: Ben O’Keeffe; Damon Murphy TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Crusaders: $1.11, -16.5 $1.90; Waratahs: $4.60, +14.5 $1.87
Saturday, April 25
Hurricanes vs. Brumbies
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 3:05pm (AEST)
Hurricanes: Callum Harkin, Josh Moorby, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Fehi Fineanganogo, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Warner Dearns, Caleb Delaney, Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki. Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rava, Josh Gray
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Kaden Pritchard, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan; Tuaina Taii Tualima, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby McPherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford.
Officials: Referee: Paul Williams; Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner, Angus Mabey; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Hurricanes: $1.17, -14.5 $1.87; Brumbies: $4.60, +14.5 $1.87
Blues vs. Queensland Reds
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 5:35pm (AEST)
Blues: Zarn Sullivan, Kade Banks, AJ Lam, Pita Ahki, Cole Forbes, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’i, Anton Segner, Sam Darry, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Marcel Renata, Bradley Slater, Ben Ake. Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Josh Beehre, Torian Barnes, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Xavi Taele
Reds: Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Kalani Thomas; Harry Wilson, Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Faessler, Aidan Ross. Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard.
Officials: Referee: James Doleman Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle; Damon Murphy TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Blues: $1.28, -9.5 $1.90; Reds: $3.40, +9.5 $1.85
Sunday, April 26
Highlanders vs. Moana Pasifika
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 12:00pm (AEST)
Highlanders: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jonah Lowe, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai (capt), Xavier Tito-Harris, Cam Millar; Adam Lennox, Nikora Broughton, Veveni Lasaqa, Oliver Haig, Tomas Lavanini, Mitch Dunshea, Saula Ma’u, Soane Vikena, Ethan de Groot (co-capt) Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Angus Ta’avao, Te Kamaka Howden, Hugh Renton, Lucas Casey, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson.
Pasifika: William Havili, Tuna Tuitama, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Latu, Glen Vaihu, Patrick Pellegrini, Jonathan Taumateine; Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Semisi Paea, Miracle Faiilagi (capt), Jimmy Tupou, Allan Craig, Chris Apoua, Millennium Sanerivi, Abraham Pole. Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tom Savage, Ola Tauelangi, Augustine Pulu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Israel Leota.
Officials: Referee: Todd Petrie; Assistant referees: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle; TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Highlanders: $1.90, -18.5 $1.09; Pasifika: $6.50, +18.5 $1.85
Chiefs vs. Fijian Drua
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 2:30pm (AEST)
Chiefs: Isaac Hutchinson, Leroy Carter, Kyle Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Sinkinson, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Wallace Sititi, Jahrome Brown, Simon Parker, Tupou Vaa’i (capt), Josh Lord, George Dyer, Brodie McAlister, Jared Profitt. Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, BenΓ©t Kumeroa, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Michael Loft, Xavier Roe, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Lalakai Foketi.
Drua: Ilaisa Droasese, Taniela Rakuro, Maika Tuitubou, Virimi Vakatawa, Manasa Mataele, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Frank Lomani (co-c); Isoa Tuwai, Kitione Salawa, Etonia Waqa, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Mesake Vocevoce, Mesake Doge, Zuriel Togiatama, Haereiti Hetet. Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Isoa Nasilasila, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Inia Tabuavou
Officials: Referee: Jordan Way; Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner; Ben O’Keeffe; TMO: Brett Cronan
Odds [tab.com.au]: Chiefs: $1.03, -23.5 $1.87; Drua: $10, +23.5 $1.87
