Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Week 16
Sport Nation • May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm

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Here's how the teams are shaping up for this weekend's action so you can select your fantasy lineups accordingly for the very last time this season.
All kick-off times are in NZ standard time.
Highlanders vs Chiefs - May 30
7.05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Saula Ma’u, Fabian Holland, Tai Cribb, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Cam Millar, Taniela Filimore, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Sosefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Sam Gilbert, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Injuries: Caleb Tangitau (Groin), Nikora Broughton (Knee MCL), Finn Hurley (Quad), Hayden Michaels (Hamstring), Ajay Faleafaga (Broken hand), James Arscott (Shoulder), Hugh Renton (Groin), Jona Nareki (Knee), Oliver Haig (Foot), Mitch Dunshea (Neck), Taine Robinson (Foot)
CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Bradley Slater, Reuben O'Neill, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Leroy Carter, Shaun Stevenson
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Manasa Mataele
Injuries: Toiroa Tahuriorangi - Shoulder, TBC, Gideon Wrampling - Shoulder, TBC, Emoni Narawa - Lip, Short-term, Manaaki Selby-Rickit - Toe, Short-term, Liam Coombes-Fabling - Hamstring, Short-term, Anton Lienert Brown - Collarbone, Mid-term, Malachi Wrampling - Hamstring, Mid-term, Kaleb Trask - Hamstring, Mid-term, Sione Ahio - Ankle, Long-term, Fiti Sa - Shoulder, Long-term, Rameka Poihipi - Knee, Season
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Brumbies vs Crusaders - May 30
9.35pm, GIO Stadium, Canberra
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Feao Fotuaika, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Ieli, Rhys van Nek, Lachlan Shaw, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford
Injuries: Allan Alaalatoa- calf injury, Qualifying Finals, Tevita Alatini - ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, Qualifying Finals, Charlie Cale – lower back injury, TBC, Blake Schoupp – ruptured achilles, Season, Austin Anderson - jaw fracture, 3-5 weeks
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor (c), Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl
Replacements: George Bell, Lewis Ponini, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Braydon Ennor
Injuries: Fletcher Newell - Achilles, 1 week, Kershawl Sykes-Martin - Neck,1-2 weeks, Will Jordan - medial ligament, 1-2 weeks, Finlay Brewis - shoulder, season, Taha Kemara - knee, season, Dom Gardiner - foot, season
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Blues vs Waratahs - May 31
4.35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele'a, Corey Evans
Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Jordan Lay, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes
Injuries: Cam Christie (thumb), Stephen Perofeta (leg), Reon Paul (shoulder), Cam Suafoa (medical, season), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season)Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, David Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Hugh Sinclair (c), Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Henry O'Donnell, Andrew Kellaway, Lawson Creighton
Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Daniel Botha, Ben Grant, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Darby Lancaster
Injuries: Jake Gordon (hamstring), Lalakai Foketi (shoulder), Max Jorgensen (syndesmosis), Rob Leota (ankle), Jimmy Hendren (broken wrist), Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (concussion/fractured jaw), Charlie Gamble
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Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika - May 31
7.05pm, Sky Stadium, Wellington
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Jacob Devery, Tyrel Lomax, Zach Gallagher, Hugo Plummer, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Fatafehi Fineanganofo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Billy Proctor (co-c), Bailyn Sullivan, Ruben Love
Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Will Tucker, Brad Shields (co-c), Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova, Tjay Clarke
Injuries: Kini Naholo - Knee, Season, Brayden Iose - Ankle, Season, Riley Higgins - Lower leg, Season, Siale Lauaki - Ankle, Season, Ngani Punivai - Ankle, Qualifying Finals, Caleb Delany - Back, Qualifying Finals, Asafo Aumua - Concussion, Qualifying Finals, Harry Godfrey - Lower Leg, TBC, Isaia Walker-Leawere - Knee, TBC
PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Solomon Alaimalo, Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, Tevita Ofa
Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Lotu Inisi, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Pepesana Patafilo
Injuries: Alamanda Motuga (shoulder), Danny Toala (hamstring), James Lay (neck), Michael Curry (knee), Neria Fomai (knee/season), Pone Fa'amausili (calf), Sama Malolo (shoulder/season), Sione Havili Talitui (achilles), William Havili (knee)
Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua - May 31
9.35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Angus Blyth, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Filipo Daugunu
Injuries: George Blake, Massimo De Lutiis, Matt Faessler, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Alex Hodgman, Will McCulloch, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Liam Wright
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Kitione Salawa, Philip Baselala, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi, Ponipate Loganimasi, Selestino Ravutaumada
Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Joseva Tamani, Elia Canakiavata, Simione Kuruvoli, Inia Tabuavou, Isikeli Rabitu
Reserves: Ilaisa Droasese - Wrist, short-term, Epeli Momo - Knee, long-term, Frank Lomani – Shoulder, long-term, Meli Derenalagi - Knee, long-term, Vilive Miramira – knee, short term