Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Teams: All the team news for the quarter-finals

[The InnFORCEr]

Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 9:55 AM
Nathan Williamson


The finals are here as the teams prepare for the quarter-finals for the 2023 season.

The NSW Waratahs will kick off the weekend, travelling to Auckland to face the Blues.

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This will be followed by a triple-header on Saturday, with the Queensland Reds facing the ladder-leaders Chiefs in Hamilton.

The Crusaders will then host the Fijian Drua in Christchurch before the ACT Brumbies welcome the Hurricanes to Canberra.


Friday 9 June 5:05 pm AEST – Blues v NSW Waratahs at Eden Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Tom Robinson, James Tucker, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, Cameron Suafoa, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta

WARATAHS (1-15): Te Tera Faulkner, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper (c), Langi Gleeson, Harrison Goddard, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase

RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Nephi Leatigaga, Taleni Seu, Charlie Gamble, Teddy Wilson, Tane Edmed, Harry Wilson

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw


Saturday 10 June 2:35 pm AEST – Chiefs v Queensland Reds at FMG Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, John Ryan, Brodie Retallick, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Sam Cane (co-c) Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Daniel Rona

REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Sef Fa'agase, Angus Blyth, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Josh Flook, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Lopeti Faifua, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Taj Annan

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Matt Kellahan


Saturday 10 June 5:05 pm AEST – Crusaders v Fijian Drua at Orangetheory Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Oliver Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Will Jordan

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Reuben O'Neill, Zack Gallagher, Ethan Blackadder, Willi Heinz, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahirwau Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Motikiai Murray, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Teti Tela, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Meli Tuni, Samuela Tawake, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Michael Naitokani, Eroni Sau

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Matt Kellahan


Saturday 10 June 7:35 pm AEST – ACT Brumbies v Hurricanes at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Sefo Kautai, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White (c), Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Connal McInerney, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Jesse Mogg

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Ardie Savea (c), Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Daniel Sinkinson, Josh Moorby

RESERVES: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Owen Franks, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Jamie Booth, Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Reuben Keane

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/super-...o-watch-202366

[Burgs]

I realise it is about 0.2% chance of happening, but dare to dream for just a moment if all four Kiwi teams were to lose this weekend...

[AndyS]

Wouldn't that be one of the all-time SR moments to savour!?! The howling at the moon that would result...

[Burgs]

Just need to look to the Fijiana this year for the "Bradbury of Rugby" potential

[shasta]

Angus has quite a busy day on the weekend. Hope they have Spacex on standby to get him to Ch-Ch on time.

[brokendown gunfighter]

I realise it is about 0.2% chance of happening, but dare to dream for just a moment if all four Kiwi teams were to lose this weekend...

you've been boundary riding for too long,Burgs?

[.X.]

I realise it is about 0.2% chance of happening, but dare to dream for just a moment if all four Kiwi teams were to lose this weekend...

No more Bundy for that guy.