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Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 9

Sport Nation  •  April 8th, 2026 4:02 pm
Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 9

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A three-game round over Easter weekend proved relatively one-sided, with the Chiefs and the Force both posting 42 points, while the Crusaders ran in 69 against the Drua.
But as Round 9 approaches and with more than half the season complete, there are plenty of questions set to be answered through a series of top-tier matchups this weekend.
The Highlanders host the Brumbies in the lone Friday fixture, with the sides meeting for the first time this season. The Brumbies will be looking to steady themselves after a slight dip in form following their strong start.
Saturday shapes as a blockbuster. Moana open the day against the Chiefs, before the Force make the challenging trip to Lautoka to face the Drua.
The spotlight then shifts to a top-of-the-table clash, as the Blues travel to the capital to take on the Hurricanes.
The round wraps up with the Reds hosting the Crusaders, with the locals looking to respond after last week’s heavy home loss to the 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 9!
Friday, April 10 - kick-off time: 7.05pm NZ time at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kemaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Nic Shearer, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Jonah Lowe, Caleb Tangitau, Taine Robinson.
Bench: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma'u, Hugh Renton, Sean Withy, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasitoa, Taniela Tele'a.
Unavailable: Jacob Ratumaitavuku-Kneepkens (ankle), Tomas Lavanini (finger), Dylan Pledger (ACL/season), Fabian Holland (shoulder/season), Josh Tengblad (ACL/season)
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead.
Bench: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby MacPherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton.
Unavailable: Tom Wright (knee), Rhys van Nek (thumb), Dan Nelson (fibula), Kye Oates (leg)
Saturday, April 11 - kick-off time: 2.05pm NZ time at Rotorua International Stadium
MOANA (1-15): Malaki Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Paula Latu, Tom Savage, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Niko Jones, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Glen Vaihu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, William Havili.
Bench: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Atu Moli, Jimmy Tupou, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, Patrick Pellegrini, Tyler Pulini.
Unavailable: Allan Craig (head knock), Joel Lam (quad contusion), Julian Savea (shoulder), Lolani Faleiva (shoulder), Monu Moli (foot), Ngani Laumape (knee), Simon Peter Toleafoa (knee), Tevita Ofa (finger), Tito Tuipulotu (thumb), Tupou Afungia (neck)
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Tyrone Thompson, Reuben O'Neill, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa'i (c), Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Kyren Taumoefolau, Quinn Tupaea, Kyle Brown, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling.
Bench: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Fiti Sa, Luke Jacobson, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Jacomb, Reon Paul.
Unavailable: Emoni Narawa (foot), Daniel Rona (hamstring), Lalakai Foketi (hand), Wallace Sititi (hamstring), Jayden Sa (shoulder/season), Etene Nanai-Seturo (foot), Benét Kumeroa (ankle)
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Saturday, April 11 - kick-off time: 4.35pm NZ time at Churchill Park, Lautoka
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila (co-c), Joseva Tamani, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ilaisa Droasese, Iosefo Namoce, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre (co-c), Isikeli Basiyalo, Isikeli Rabitu.
Bench: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira, Simione Kuruvoli, Manasa Mataele.
Unavailable: Frank Lomani (ankle), Temo Mayanavanua (knee), Ponipate Loganimasi (arm), Epeli Momo (knee), Meli Tuni (knee)
FORCE (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Franco Molina, Jeremy Williams (c), Nick Champion de Crespigny, Jack Daly, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Mac Grealy.
Bench: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Kurtley Beale, Zac Lomax.
Unavailable: Tom Robertson (HIA), Albert Alcock (quad), Feao Fotuaika (foot), Nathan Hastie (ribs), Darcy Swain (illness), Carlo Tizzano (knee), Ronan Leahy (knee), Doug Phillipson (knee), Alex Harford (shoulder/long term), Darby Lancaster (ankle)
Saturday, April 11 - kick-off time: 7.05pm NZ time at Hnry Stadium, Wellington
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, 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 Laukai, Tevita Mafileo, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova.
Unavailable: Tyrel Lomax (ankle), Hugo Plummer (ankle), Taine Roiri (hamstring), Matolu Petaia (leg), Jai Tamati (ankle), Brett Cameron (knee/season), Harry Godfrey (knee/season), Ngane Punivai (hamstring), Bailyn Sullivan (leg), Kini Naholo (foot)
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Bradley Slater, Marcel Renata, Josh Beehre, Sam Darry (c), Che Clark, Anton Segner, Malachi Wrampling, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, AJ Lam, Codemeru Vai, Zarn Sullivan.
Bench: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Tristyn Cook, Torian Barnes, Taufa Funaki, Pita Ahki, Payton Spencer.
Unavailable: Cameron Christie (knee/season), Corey Evans (ankle), Joshua Fusitu’a (bicep), Jordan Lay (concussion), Laghlan McWhannell (concussion), Dalton Papali’i (back), Stephen Perofeta (calf), Hoskins Sotutu (knee), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder)
Saturday, April 11 - kick-off time: 9.35pm NZ time at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Nick Bloomfield, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell.
Bench: Richie Asiata, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Isaac Henry.
Unavailable: Lachie Anderson, George Blake, Josh Canham, Nicholas Conway, Massimo De Lutiis, Tate McDermott, Josh Nasser, Treyvon Pritchard.
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Leciester Fainga'anuku, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl.
Bench: Manumaua Leitu, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Johnny Lee, Louie Chapman, Rivez Reihana, Dallas McLeod.
Unavailable: Kyle Preston (knee), Braydon Ennor (hamstring), Liam Jack (hamstring), Ethan Blackadder (calf), Aki Tuivailala (concussion), Will Jordan (calf), Codie Taylor (hamstring), Cullen Grace (knee), James White (shoulder), Tamaiti Williams (discitis)
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