Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 8

Sport Nation  •  April 1st, 2026 4:13 pm
Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 8

Noah Hotham | Photo: Brett Phibbs/Photosport

With only three matches across the weekend, your Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific squad is likely in for a heavy rotation of changes to get you through Round 8.
The Crusaders will bid farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium on Friday night going up against the Fijian Drua, before moving into their new home of Te Kaha.
The round concludes with a Saturday double-header as the Chiefs host the Waratahs, before an all-Aussie clash between the Reds and Force.
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 8!
Friday, April 3 - kick-off time: 7.05pm NZ time at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kellow, Johnny Lee, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan (c).
Bench: George Bell, Jack Sexton, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Dom Gardiner, Louie Chapman, Rivez Reihana, Braydon Ennor.
Unavailable: Cooper Roberts (fibula/1 week), Macca Springer (quad/1 week), Johnny McNicholl (hamstring/1 week), David Havili (heel/2 weeks), Kyle Preston (knee/3-4 weeks), Liam Jack (hamstring/3-5 weeks), Ethan Blackadder (calf/4-6 weeks), Aki Tuivailala (concussion/tbc), Cullen Grace (knee/tbc), James White (shoulder/season), Tamaiti Williams (discitis/season).
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Nasilasila (c), Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Iosefo Namoce, Virimi Vakatawa, Joji Nasova, Iliasia Droasese.
Bench: Sairusi Ravudi, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Phillip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Isikeli Rabitu.
Unavailable: Frank Lomani (Ankle), Temo Mayanavanua (Knee), Ponipate Loganimasi (Arm), Epeli Momo (Knee), Kavaia Tagivetaua (Ankle), Meli Tuni (Knee), Simi Kuruvoli (Knee).
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Saturday, April 4 - kick-off time: 7.05pm NZ time at FMG Stadium, Hamilton
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Reuben O'Neill, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Kyren Taumoefolau, Quinn Tupaea, Leroy Carter, Emoni Narawa, Liam Coobes-Fabling.
Bench: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, George Dyer, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Kyle Brown, Daniel Sinkinson.
Unavailable: Damian McKenzie (concussion/round 9), Daniel Rona (hamstring/round 14), Lalakai Foketi (hand/round 11-13), Wallace Sititi (hamstring/round 9-10), Jayden Sa (shoulder/TBC), Etene Nanai-Seturo (foot/round 9), Benét Kumeroa (ankle/round 12).
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway, Sid Harvey.
Bench: Folau Fainga'a, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Jamie Adamson, Jake Gordon, Jack Bowen, George Poolman.
Unavailable: Lawson Creighton (sc joint), Austin Durbidge (appendicitis), James Hendren (wrist), Harry Potter (quad), Joseph-Aukuso Sualiii (hamstring).
Saturday, April 4 - kick-off time: 9.35pm NZ time at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Nick Bloomfield, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon, Treyvon Pritchard, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell.
Bench: Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan.
Unavailable: Lachie Anderson, George Blake, Josh Canham, Nicholas Conway, Massimo De Lutiis, Tom Lynagh (illness), Tate McDermott.
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Franco Molina, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny (c), Jack Daly, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Darby Lancaster, Bayley Kuenzle, George Bridge, Dylan Pietsch, Mac Grealy.
Bench: Nic Dolly, Sef Fa'agase, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Nathan Hastie, Kurtley Beale, Zac Lomax.
Unavailable: Jeremy Williams (HIA protocols), Feao Fotuaika (foot/medium term), Doug Phillipson (knee/medium term), Alex Harford (shoulder/long term).
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