Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 5

Sport Nation  •  March 11th, 2026 4:01 pm
Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 5

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Community Club Round delivered the goods for Super Rugby Pacific fans, especially for the Kiwis, with New Zealand sides largely (sorry, Crusaders supporters) getting the better of their Pacific counterparts.
It also served as a reminder that no lead on the ladder is safe. The Queensland Reds proved exactly that on Saturday night, handing the previously unbeaten ACT Brumbies their first loss of the season in a 34–31 thriller in Canberra.
Round 5 now shapes as another heavyweight chapter, headlined by a pair of rematches and a South Island derby with plenty on the line.
Saturday night in Christchurch sees the Crusaders host the Highlanders. Rob Penney's side will be hoping a return home sparks a turnaround, while the 'Landers arrive with confidence after their opening round victory against the red and black.
Across the Tasman, the Reds and Waratahs meet again after their opening round clash, with Queensland looking to back up their statement win over the Brumbies and deliver Round 1 revenge to the 'Tahs.
The Hurricanes return home to face the Western Force on Friday night, with the Wellington side eager to steady their season against a Force side searching for answers after a difficult run of results to start their campaign.
The round closes on Sunday afternoon at Eden Park, where the Blues host Moana Pasifika.
Remember, it's not too late to join Sport Nation’s official Fantasy Super Rugby league today - now, here are the team lists and unavailabilities for Round 5!
Friday, March 13 - Kick-off: 7.05pm NZ time at McLean Park, Napier.
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Jacob Devery, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Devan Flanders, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Jone Rova, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby.
Bench: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Warner Dearns, Brayden Iose, Jordi Viljoen, Ruben Love, Riley Higgins.
Unavailable: Brett Cameron (knee/season), Jai Tamati (ankle), Harry Godfrey (knee/season), Tony Tafa (concussion), Josh Timu (foot), Taine Roiri (hamstring), Ngani Punivale (hamstring/TBC).
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale, George Bridge, Darby Lancaster, Max Burey.
Bench: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Misinale Epenisa, Franco Molina, Lopeti Faifua, Nathan Hastie, Taj Annan, Hamish Stewart.
Unavailable: Vaiolini Ekuasi (quad), Dylan Pietsch (foot), Feao Fotuaika (foot), Alex Harford (shoulder), Doug Philipson (knee).
Saturday, March 14 - Kick-off: 4.35pm NZ time at Four R Stadium, Fiji
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimasi, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Joji Nasova, Iliasia Droasese.
Bench: Sairusi Ravudi, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Isoa Tuwai, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Iosefo Namoce.
Unavailable: Epeli Momo (hamstring), Kavaia Tagivetaua (ankle).
BRUMBIES (1-15): Lington Ieli, Billy Pollard, Darcy Breen, Nick Frost, Toby Macpherson, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Kye Oates, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Corey Toole, Andy Muirhead (c).
Bench: Liam Bowrn, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Lachie Shaw, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Hudson Creighton.
Unavailable: Allan Alaalatoa (back), Lachlan Lonergan (knee), Tom Wright (knee), Rhys van Nek (hand), Dan Nelson (leg), James Slipper (rest).
Saturday, March 14 - Kick-off: 7.05pm NZ time at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.
CRUSADERS (1-15): Finlay Brewis, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Johnny Lee, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan.
Bench: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Will Tucker, Xavier Saifoloi, Kyle Preston, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Dallas McLeod.
Unavailable: Macca Springer (quad), Corey Kellow (ribs), Jamie Hannah (hip), Toby Bell (concussion), Johnny McNicholl (hamstring), Taha Kemara (concussion), Liam Jack (hamstring), Maloni Kunawave (hamstring), Cooper Roberts (fibula), Cullen Grace (knee), George Bell (foot), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (hip), Dom Gardiner (ankle and knee), Aki Tuivailala (concussion).
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Tomas Lavanini, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Sean Withy (co-c), Lucas Casey, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Caleb Tangitau, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.
Bench: Soana Viekna, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Rohan Wingham, Oli Haig, Nikora Broughton, Veveni Lasaqa, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasiota.
Unavailable: Saula Ma’u (shoulder), Finn Hurley (foot), Jonah Lowe (shoulder), Jake Te Hiwi (back), Dylan Pledger (ACL/season), Fabian Holland (shoulder/season).
Saturday, March 14 - Kick-off: 9.35pm NZ time at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell.
Bench: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Treyvon Pritchard.
Unavailable: Lachie Anderson, Josh Canham, Nicholas Conway, Massimo De Lutiis, Matt Faessler, Tom Lynagh, Will McCulloch, Hunter Paisami, Tate McDermott.
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen, James Hendren.
Bench: Ioane Moananu, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Harry Potter.
Unavailable: Eamon Doyle (ankle), Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (hamstring), Austin Durbidge (appendicitis).
Sunday, March 15 - Kick-off: 3.35pm NZ Time at Eden Park, Auckland
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali’i (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, AJ Lam, Codemeru Vai, Cole Forbes.
Bench: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Laghlan McWhannell, Malachi Wrampling (debut), Taufa Funaki, Pita Ahki, Zarn Sullivan.
Unavailable: Cameron Christie (knee, season), Corey Evans (ankle), Joshua Fusitu’a (elbow), Jordan Lay (concussion), Stephen Perofeta (calf), Bradley Slater (abdomen), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder), Flyn Yates (neck)
MOANA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Tevita Latu, Tevita Ofa, William Havili.
Bench: Mamoru Harada, Monu Moli, Lolani Faleiva, Veikoso Poloniati, Dominic Ropeti, Joel Lam, Ngani Laumape, Tuna Tuitama.
Unavailable: Israel Leota (ankle), Jimmy Tupou (calf), Jonathan Taumateine (knee), Melani Matavao (calf), Solomon Alaimalo (concussion), Tupou Afungia (neck).
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