Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for 2026 season launch
Sport Nation • February 11th, 2026 4:00 pm
Codie Taylor poses with the Super Rugby trophy at the 2026 season launch | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Team Naming Wednesday is back for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season - time to get those fantasy lineups locked in for the opening round.
It all kicks off with the defending champion Crusaders heading south to face the Highlanders on Friday night, followed by the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds across the ditch in Sydney.
Saturday's triple-header begins under the Lautoka sun as the Fijian Drua host Moana Pasifika, before an Eden Park clash between the Blues and Chiefs, with Round 1 concluding in Perth with the Western Forces up against the ACT Brumbies.
Here are the team lists and unavailabilities for Round 1 - remember to join Sport Nation’s official Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific league today! Code: ZJPD85LS.
Kick-off time 7.05pm NZ time at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Sean Withy (co-c), Lucas Casey, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Jonah Lowe, Caleb Tangitau, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.
Bench: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Rohan Wingham, Will Stodart, Veveni Lasaqa, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasitoa, Tanielu Tele'a.
Unavailable: Fabian Holland (shoulder/TBC), Saula Ma’u (shoulder/8 weeks), Xavier Tito-Harris (hamstring/2 weeks), Stanley Solomon (shoulder/2 weeks), Finn Hurley (foot/5 weeks), Andrew Knewstubb (quad/2 weeks), Dylan Pledger (ACL/season)
CRUSADERS (1-15): Finlay Brewis, George Bell, Seb Calder, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki.
Bench: Codie Taylor, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, Taha Kemara, Will Jordan.
Unavailable: Macca Springer (Quad/1-2 weeks), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (Hip/1-2 weeks), Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/3 weeks), Liam Jack (Hamstring/6-8 weeks), Maloni Kunawave (Hamstring/ 6-8 weeks), Cooper Roberts (Fibula/6-8 weeks), Cullen Grace (Knee/TBC).
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Kick-off time 9.35pm NZ time at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Harry Potter, James Hendren.
Bench: Folau Fainga'a, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Jake Debreczeni, Triston Reilly.
Unavailable: Austin Durbidge (forearm), Angus Scott-Young (calf), Eamon Doyle (ankle).
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell.
Bench: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, John Bryant, James Martens, Finn Mackay, Xavier Rubens.
Unavailable: Filipo Daugunu, Massimo De Lutiis, Carter Gordon, Tom Lynagh, Will McCulloch, Tate McDermott, Heremaia Murray, Josh Nasser, Kalani Thomas, Ben Volavola, Harry Wilson.
Kick-off time 4.35pm NZ time at Churchill Park, Lautoka
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Mesake Vocevoce, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Kemu Valetini, Ponipate Loganimasi, Virimi Vakatawa, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Manasa Mataele, Ilaisa Droasese.
Bench: Penaia Cakobau, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isikeli Rabitu, Epeli Momo.
No injuries listed for the Drua.
PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Solomon Alaimalo, Ngani Laumape, Lalomilo Lalomila, Tevita Ofa, William Havili.
Bench: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Dominic Ropeti, Siaosi Nginingini, Denzel Samoa, Glen Vaihu.
Unavailable: Augustine Pulu (calf), Jimmy Tupou (elbow), Niko Jones (foot), Ola Tauelangi (back), Tupou Afungia (neck), Paula Latu (knee), Tevita Latu (knee).
Kick-off time 7.05pm NZ time at Eden Park, Auckland
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Bradley Slater, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Sam Darry, Josh Beehre, Torian Barnes, Dalton Papali’i (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes, Zarn Sullivan.
Bench: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Xavi Taele, Codemeru Vai.
Unavailable: Cameron Christie (knee, season), Corey Evans (ankle), Jordan Lay (concussion), Payton Spencer (concussion), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder), Malachi Wrampling (concussion).
CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Kaylum Boshier, Jahrome Brown, Luke Jacobson (c), Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Kyren Taumoefolau, Etene Nanai-Seturo.
Bench: Tyrone Thompson, Benet Kumeroa, Reuben O'Neill, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Kyle Brown.
Unavailable: Brodie McAlister (hand/round 4), Lalakai Foketi (knee/round 3), Sione Ahio (ankle/tbc), Isaac Hutchinson (knee/round 8), Damian McKenzie (birth of first child).
Kick-off time 9.35pm NZ time at HBF Park, Perth
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jeremy Williams (c), Franco Molina, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Nathan Hastie, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Divad Palu, Mac Grealy.
Bench: Leonel Oviedo, Sef Fa'agase, Misinale Epenisa, Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Kurtley Beale.
Unavailable: Nick Dolly (knee/short term), Doug Phillipson (knee/long term), Feao Fotuaika (foot/medium term), Dylan Pietsch (foot/short term), Darby Lancaster (thigh/short term), Alex Harford (shoulder/long term).
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Rhys van Nek, Lachie Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead.
Bench: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton.
Unavailable: Allan Alaalatoa (Back), Lachlan Lonergan (Knee), Tom Wright (Knee), Nick Frost (rested).
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