Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 12
Sport Nation •  April 29th, 2026 4:00 pm

Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and the Crusaders' Braydon Ennor | Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP
Following on from the buzz generated by a sold-out Super Round in Christchurch, with over 73,000 fans flowing through the gates of Te Kaha stadium, Super Rugby Pacific is gearing towards the business end of the 2026 season.
Friday night is headlined by the Hurricanes hosting the Crusaders, followed by the NSW Waratahs at home to play the Western Force.
Then on Saturday, it's a triple-header of games with the Drua in Fiji against the Higlanders, Moana Pasifika play the Blues, concluding with the Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies in Brisbane.
If you haven't already, join Sport Nation's official Fantasy Super Rugby league today - now, here are the team lists and unavailabilities for Round 12 with all start times in NZST.
Friday, May 1 - 7.05pm kick-off at Hnry Stadium, Wellington
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin.
Bench: Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Devan Flanders, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova.
Injuries: Tyrel Lomax (ankle/4 weeks), Hugo Plummer (ankle/1 week), Taine Roiri (hamstring/1-3 weeks), Jai Tamati (ankle/1 week), Brett Cameron (knee/season), Harry Godfrey (knee/season), Josh Timu (ankle/TBC), Riley Higgins (shoulder/TBC).
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Leciester Fainga'anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Johnny McNicholl.
Bench: George Bell, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Kyle Preston, Johnny Lee, Rivez Reihana.
Injuries: Finlay Brewis (calf/2-4 weeks), Aki Tuivailala (concussion/TBC), Will Jordan (calf/2-4 weeks), Chay Fihaki (hamstring 4-6 weeks), Will Tucker (concussion/TBC), Cullen Grace (knee/2-4 weeks), James White (shoulder/season), Tamaiti Williams (discitis/season).
Friday, May 1 - 9.35pm kick-off at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Siosifa Amone, Matt Philip (c), Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Sid Harvey, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen.
Bench: Folau Fainga'a, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai, Miles Amatosero, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly.
Injuries: James Hendren (wrist), Harry Potter (concussion).
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Zac Lomax, Mac Grealy.
Bench: Nic Dolly, Sef Fa’agase, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Nathan Hastie, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale.
Injuries: Doug Phillipson (knee/short term), Ronan Leahy (knee/short term), Alex Harford (shoulder/medium term), Darby Lancaster (ankle/season).
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Saturday, May 2 - 4pm kick-off at Four R Stadium, Fiji
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Joji Nasova, Virimi Vakatawa, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isikeli Rabitu.
Bench: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Maika Tuitubou.
Injuries: Ponipate Loganimasi (arm), Motikiai Murray (arm), Epeli Momo (knee).
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.
Bench: Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Sean Withy, Lucas Casey, Adam Lennox, Taine Robinson, Xavier Tito-Harris.
Injuries: Caleb Tangitau (concussion/1-2 weeks), Finn Hurley (hamstring/3-5 weeks), Josh Bartlett (foot/TBC), Sefo Kautai (knee/1-2 weeks), Tai Cribb (shoulder/1-2 weeks), Dylan Pledger (ACL/season), Fabian Holland (shoulder/season), Josh Tengblad (knee/season), Reesjan Pasitoa (ankle/season).
Saturday, May 2 - 7.05pm kick-off at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
MOANA (1-15): Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Tuna Tuitama, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, Glen Vaihu.
Bench: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Veikoso Poloniati, Dominic Ropeti, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tyler Pulini.
Injuries: Monu Moli (foot), Tito Tuipulotu (thumb), Paula Latu (head knock), Niko Jones (calf), Tupou Afungia (neck), Melani Matavao (knee), Patrick Pellegrini (head knock), Ngani Laumape (knee), Lalomilo Lalomilo (calf), Tevita Ofa (finger).
BLUES (1-15): Ben Ake, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan.
Bench: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Flyn Yates, Josh Beehre, Terrell Peita, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam.
Injuries: Cameron Christie (knee, season), Corey Evans (ankle), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Joshua Fusitu’a (bicep), Jordan Lay (concussion), Dalton Papali’i (concussion), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (calf).
Saturday, May 2 - 9.35pm kick-off at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell.
Bench: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard.
Injuries: Josh Canham, Nicholas Conway, Carter Gordon, Trevor King, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Kingsley Uys.
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Toby Macpherson, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright.
Bench: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford.
Injuries: Charlie Cale (shoulder), Dan Nelson (leg), Kye Oates (leg), Allan Alaalatoa (concussion).
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