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Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Week 8
Sport Nation • April 2nd, 2025 4:00 pm
Photo: Photosport
Week 8 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.
Chiefs vs Reds - April 4
7:05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Simon Parker, Jahrome Brown, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Aidan Ross, Reuben O'Neill, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Gideon Wrampling
Injuries: Zarn Sullivan (foot), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
REDS (1-15): Alex Hodgman, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomana-Allen, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Dre Pakeho, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray
Replacements: Richie Asaita, Sef Fa'agase, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Jock Campbell
Injuries: Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Liam Wright
Moana Pasifika vs NSW Waratahs - April 5
2:05pm, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Sam Slade, Allan Craig, Semisi Paea, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Solomon Alaimalo, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, William Havili
Replacements: Sama Malolo, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Ola Tauelangi, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Fine Inisi
Injuries: James Lay (elbow), Julian Savea (knee), Losi Filipo (shoulder), Lotu Inisi (hamstring), Michael Curry (shoulder), Miracle Faiilagi (hamstring), Pepesana Patafilo (concussion), Sione Havili Talitui (ankle), Tevita Ofa (hamstring), Neria Fomai (knee/out for season)
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Triston Reilly, Lalakai Foketi, Henry O'Donnell, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Replacements: Julian Heaven, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Felix Kalapu, Jamie Adamson, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Joey Walton
Injuries: Max Jorgensen (syndesmosis), Jake Gordon (medial ligament), Mahe Vailanu (broken arm), Darby Lancaster (concussion), Dave Porecki (calf), Fergus Lee-Warner (foot), Lucas Ripley (shoulder)
Fijian Drua vs Crusaders - April 5
4:35pm, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Longanimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Vuate Karawalevu
Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Etonia Waqa, Simione Kuruvoli, Isikeli Rabitu
Injuries: Meli Derenalagi (Knee), Epeli Momo (Knee), Ilaisa Droasese (Wrist)
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor (c), Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Antonio Shalfoon, Corey Kellow, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, Dallas McLeod, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Mitch Drummond, James O'Connor, Levi Aumua
Injuries: Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/ TBC), Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/ 2-3 weeks), Kyle Preston (Rib/1-2 weeks), George Bell (Foot/season), Braydon Ennor (Hamstring/TBC), Finlay Brewis (Shoulder/season), David Havili (Achilles/ 1-2 weeks)
Blues vs Hurricanes - April 5
7:05pm, Eden Park, Auckland
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Corey Evans
Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Mason Tupaea, Angus Ta'avao, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Xavi Taele, Stephen Perofeta
Injuries: Zarn Sullivan (foot), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Riley Hohepa, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilo Tosi, Will Tucker, Brad Shields, Ereatara Enari, Callum Harkin, Fatafehi Fineanganofo
Injuries: Brett Cameron (Knee/season), Devan Flanders (Ankle/ Round 12), Tjay Clarke (Shoulder/ Round 11), Harry Godfrey (Lower Leg/Round 12), Billy Proctor (Achilles/ TBC), Zach Gallagher (Hamstring/Round 11)
Force vs Highlanders - April 5
9:35pm, HBF Park, Perth
FORCE (1-15): Marley Pearce, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, Sio Tomkinson, Harry Potter, Mac Grealy
Replacements: Nic Dolly, Atu Moli, Josh Smith, Reed Prinsep, Will Harris, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, George Poolman
Injuries: Ryan Coxon (ribs), Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee), Bayley Kuenzle (knee), Harry Hoopert (knee), Divad Palu (shoulder), Matt Proctor (shoulder)
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Soane Vikena, Saula Ma'u, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, TK Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Nathan Hastie, Taine Robinson, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (c), Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Caleb Tangitau, Sam Gilbert
Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Sefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Tanielu Tele’a, Michael Manson
Injuries: Oliver Haig (Foot / 1-2 weeks ), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Neck / 1-2 weeks), Finn Hurley (Quad / TBC), Nikora Broughton (Rib Injury/ 1-2 weeks), Hugh Renton (Groin /1-2 weeks).
