Thu, Mar 2, 2023, 8:58 AM
Nathan Williamson


All 12 teams will play at Melbourne's AAMI Park over three days in the second iteration of the concepts.

The weekend will start with the Crusaders looking to bounce back against the Highlanders, whilst hosts Melbourne Rebels will face the Hurricanes.

A semi-final re-match between the Blues and ACT Brumbies looms as the match of the round, with an Australian derby between the Western Force and Queensland Reds to close out the 'Festival of Rugby'.

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE GAMES.

Friday 3 March 6:00 pm AEDT – Crusaders v Highlanders at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo'unga, Leicester Fainga'anuku, David Havili, Jack Goodhue, Sevu Reece, Fergus Burke

RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Seb Calder, Zach Gallagher, Sione Havili Talitui, Noah Hotham, Braydon Ennor, Macca Springer

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ayden Johnstone, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Paripari Parkinson, Will Tucker, Billy Harmon (c), Sean Withy, Nikora Broughton, Kemara-Hauiti Parapara, Freddie Burns, Connor Garden-Bachop, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu, Jonah Lowe, Sam Gilbert

RESERVES: Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Mau, Max Hicks, James Lentjes, Folau Fakatava, Mitch Hunt, Mosese Dawai

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant referees: Ben O'Keefe, Angus Mabey



Friday 3 March 8:10 pm AEDT – Melbourne Rebels v Hurricanes at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Trevor Hosea, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Brad Wilkin (c), Richard Hardwick, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Stacey Ili, Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Joe Pincus

RESERVES: Jordan Uelese, Cameron Orr, Pone Fa'amausili, Angelo Smith, Josh Kemeny, James Tuttle, Lukas Ripley, Nick Jooste

HURRICANES: Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis KirifI, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby

RESERVES: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Owen Franks, Caleb Delany, Peter Lakai, Jamie Booth, Riley Higgins, Harry Godfrey

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant referees: Paul Williams, Graham Cooper



Saturday 4 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Moana Pasifika v Chiefs at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

PASIFIKA (1-15): Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Samiuela Moli, Chris Apoua, Samuel Slade, Mahonri Ngakuru, Miracle Faiilagi, Solomone Funaki, Jonah Mau’u, Manu Paea, Christian Lealiifano (c), Anzelo Tuitavuki, Levi Aumua, Fine Inisi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala,

RESERVES: Ray Niuia, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Michael Curry, Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, William Havili, Henry Taefu

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nani-Seturo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Jared Proffit, John Ryan, Laghlan McWhannell, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Ngatungane Punivai

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant referees: Graham Cooper, James Doleman




Saturday 4 March 7:35 pm AEDT – Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Jone Tiko, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Te Ahiwararu Cirikidaveta, Frank Lomani, Caleb Muntz, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Taniela Rakuro

WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Hooper, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Max Jorgensen, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Donaldson

RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Te Tera Faulkner, Dan Botha, Taleni Seu, Will Harris, Charlie Gamble, Harrison Goddard, Ben Dowling

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant referees: Nic Berry, Angus Mabey



Sunday 5 March 2:00 pm AEDT – Blues v ACT Brumbies at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, James Lay, Patrick Tuipulotu, Cameron Suafoa, Tom Robinson/Adrian Choat, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta

RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat/Anton Segner, Taufa Funaki, Bryce Heem, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

BRUMBIES (1-15): TBC

RESERVES: TBC

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant referees: James Doleman, Angus Mabey




Sunday 5 March 4:30 pm AEDT – Western Force v Queensland Reds at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Folau Fainga’a, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams, Jeremy Thrush, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bryce Hegarty, Zach Kibirige, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Manasa Mataele, Chase Tiatia

RESERVES: Tom Horton, Angus Wagner, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Jackson Pugh, Ian Prio, George Poolman, Jake Strachan

REDS (1-15): Dane Zander, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Liam Wright (co-c) Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jordan Petaia

RESERVES: Richie Asiata, Sef Fa'agase, Peni Ravai, Jake Upfield, Connor Anderson, Kalani Thomas, James O'Connor, Jock Campbell

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant referees: Nic Berry, Angus Gardner

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