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Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Week 5
Sport Nation • March 12th, 2025 4:00 pm
Photo: Photopsort
Week 5 of Super Rugby Pacific is upon us and the gameday squads are locked and loaded!
Here's how the teams are shaping up for this weekend's action.
Highlanders vs Hurricanes - March 14
7:05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadum, Dunedin
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Jack Taylor, Saula Ma'u, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, TK Howden, Sean Withy, Nikora Broughton, Nathan Hastie, Taine Robinson, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (c), Tanielu Tele’a, Caleb Tangitau, Sam Gilbert.
Bench: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford.
Unavailable: Oliver Haig (foot, 4 weeks), Jonah Lowe (ACL, 2 weeks), Cameron Millar (concussion, 1-2 weeks), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (neck, 4 weeks), Finn Hurley (quad, 1-2 weeks), Folau Fakatava (hamstring, 1-2 weeks), Hugh Renton (groin, 1-2 weeks).
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Jacob Devery, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Zach Gallagher, Brad Shields (co-c), Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c) Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Harry Godfrey, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love.
Bench: Asafo Aumua, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tyrel Lomax, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Jordi Viljoen, Riley Hohepa, Fatafehi Fineanganofo.
Unavailable: Brett Cameron (knee, season), Devan Flanders (ankle, round 14), Tjay Clarke (shoulder, round 9), Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring, round 8), Riley Higgins (hand, round 7), Siale Lauaki (ribs, TBC), Billy Proctor (Achilles, TBC).
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Brumbies vs Drua - March 14
9:35pm, GIO Stadium, Canberra
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright.
Bench: Ioane Moananu, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Mitch Drummond, James O'Connor, Levi Aumua.
Unavailable: Rob Valetini (hamstring tear, TBC), Tevita Alatini (knee, TBC), Ben O’Donnell (hamstring, TBC), Harry Vella (knee, TBC), Tuaina Taii Tualima (dengue, TBC).
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Meli Derenalagi, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimasi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Vuate Karawalevu
Bench: Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Livai Natave, Vilive Miramira, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Simione Kuruvoli, Isikeli Rabitu
Unavailable: No injuries to report.
Crusaders vs Force - March 15
4:35pm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Corey Kellow, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Kyle Preston, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan.
Bench: Ioane Moananu, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Mitch Drummond, James O'Connor, Levi Aumua.
Unavailable: George Bell (toe/foot, season), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (knee, 4 weeks), Finlay Brewis (shoulder, season), Dom Gardiner (hamstring, 3 weeks), Johnny McNicholll (hamstring, 3-5 weeks), Noah Hotham (ankle, 3-4 weeks), Cullen Grace (hamstring, TBC).
FORCE (1-15): Marley Pearce, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Kane Koteka, Reed Prinsep; Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, George Poolman, Reesjan Pasitoa, Sio Tomkinson, Harry Potter, Mac Grealy.
Bench: Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Atu Moli, Sam Carter, Josh Thompson, Henry Robertson, Coby Miln, Divad Palu.
Unavailable: Nick Champion de Crespigny (head injury protocols), Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee), Bayley Kuenzle (knee), Harry Hoopert (knee), Dylan Pietsch (knee), Matt Proctor (shoulder), Papillon Sevele (knee).
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Chiefs vs Blues - March 15
7:05pm, FMG Stadium, Hamilton
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa'i, Simon Parker, Jahrome Brown, Luke Jacobson (c), Xavier Roe, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.
Bench: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Aidan Ross, Sione Ahio, Jimmy Tupou, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Daniel Rona.
Unavailable: Josh Lord (knee, 4-6 weeks), Rameka Poihipi (knee, season), Kaleb Trask (hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Etene Nanai-Seturo (hamstring, long-term), Liam Coombes-Fabling (knee, mid-term), Fiti Sa (shoulder, long-term), Wallace Sititi (knee, long-term), Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (shoulder, short-term).
BLUES (1-15): Jordan Lay, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Dalton Papali'i, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Corey Evans.
Bench: Nathaniel Pole, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam.
Unavailable: PJ Sheck (shoulder), Zarn Sullivan (foot), Ben Ake (shoulder), Hoskins Sotutu (suspended), James Mullan (head injury), Beauden Barrett (hand), Adrian Choat (knee), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ricky Riccitelli (chest), Sam Darry (shoulder, season).
Reds vs Waratahs - March 15
9:35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray.
Bench: Richie Asiata, Alex Hodgman, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Dre Pakeho.
Unavailable: Jock Campbell, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Will McCulloch, Connor Vest, Liam Wright.
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Henry O'Donnell, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway.
Bench: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed.
Unavailable: Jake Gordon (medial ligament), Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (toe), Lalakai Foketi (groin), Darby Lancaster (leg), Miles Amatosero (back), Fergus Lee-Warner (foot), Lucas Ripley (shoulder).
