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Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Week 9
Sport Nation • April 9th, 2025 4:00 pm
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Round 9 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.
Hurricanes vs Crusaders - April 11
7:05pm, Sky Stadium, Wellington
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: Raymond Tuputupu, 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 12-13)
CRUSADERS (1-15): Tamaiti Williams, Ioane Moananu, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Jamie Hannah, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: Matt Moulds, George Bower, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Antonio Shalfoon, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, James O'Connor, Macca Springer
Injuries: Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/ TBC), Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/ 2 weeks), Kyle Preston (Rib/1 week), George Bell (Foot/8 weeks), Braydon Ennor (Hamstring/4 weeks), Dallas McLeod (Quad/1 week), Finlay Brewis (Shoulder/season), Tahlor Cahill (AC join/ 1-2 weeks), Codie Taylor (concussion/ 1-2 weeks)
Waratahs vs Chiefs - April 12
9:35pm, Allianz Stadium, Sydney
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Replacements: Julian Heaven, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Henry O'Donnell
Injuries: Charlie Gamble (ill), Max Jorgensen (syndesmosis), Jake Gordon (medial ligament), Mahe Vailanu (broken arm), Darby Lancaster (concussion), Dave Porecki (calf), Fergus Lee-Warner (foot), Lucas Ripley (shoulder)
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling, Shaun Stevenson, Damian McKenzie
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Jared Profit, Reuben O'Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa
Injuries: TBC
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Blues vs Moana Pasifika - April 12
4:35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta'avao, 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: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, PJ Sheck, Cam Christie, Adrian Choat, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta
Injuries: Marcel Renata (calf), Zarn Sullivan (foot), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
MOANA PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Sam Slade, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Pepesana Patafilo, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, William Havili
Replacements: Sama Malolo, James Lay, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Sione Havili Talitui, Aisea Halo, Patrick Pellegrini, Fine Inisi
Injuries: Jonathan Taumateine (ankle), Lotu Inisi (hamstring), Michael Curry (shoulder), Neria Fomai (knee/out for season), Sione Mafile'o (neck), Solomon Alaimalo (foot), Tito Tuipulotu (knee)
Highlanders vs Fijian Drua - April 12
7:05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Henry Bell, Sosefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Veveni Lasaqa, Hugh Renton (co-c), Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Taniela Filimone, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Tai Cribb, Nikora Broughton, Adam Lennox, Sam Gilbert, Tanielu Tele'a
Injuries: Finn Hurley (Quad / Season End), Hayden Michaels (Hamstring / TBC), Soane Vikena (AC Joint / 1-2 weeks), TK Howden (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks), Mitch Dunshea (Knee / 1-2 weeks), Caleb Tangitau (Groin 1-2 weeks)
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto (co-c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Longanimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Masi (co-c), Selestino Ravutaumada, Caleb Muntz
Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Philip Baselala, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Injuries: Meli Derenalagi (Knee, long-term), Kitione Salawa (Thigh, short-term), Ilaisa Droasese (Wrist, short-term), Epeli Momo (Knee, long-term), Frank Lomani (Shoulder, short-term)
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Reds vs Brumbies - April 12
9:35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Dre Pakeho, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray
Replacements: Richie Asaita, Alex Hodgman, Jeffery Toomana-Allen, Angus Blyth, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell
Injuries: Filipo Daugunu, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), 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, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford
Injuries: Klayton Thorn (hamstring/round 12), Jack Debreczeni (groin/TBC), Charlie Cale (lower back/TBC - long-term), Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/TBC - long-term), Tevita Alatini (ACL/TBC - long-term), Harry Vella (ACL - Round 13)
