As we shut in on the midway level of the competitors — sure, already! — the desk is beginning to take form with ALL 4 Aussie groups inside the highest six! However will it keep that approach?
The Waratahs cross the ditch for the primary time this season to tackle the Hurricanes whereas the Brumbies face their very own Kiwi rival within the Highlanders and the Reds host the Pressure to shut out the spherical.
In the meantime the damage ward retains rising. Learn on for all lineups, suggestions and damage updates.
Good luck together with your suggestions.
Friday, March 28
Hurricanes vs. Waratahs
Sky Stadium, Wellington, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Hurricanes: Ruben Love, Ngatungane Punivai, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Kini Naholo, Riley Hohepa, Cam Roigard, Peter Lakai, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Braydon Iose, Zach Gallagher, Caleb Delany, Tyrel Lomax,Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia. Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo,Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Jordi Vilijoen, Fatafehi Fineanganofo, Kade Banks.
Waratahs: Max Jorgensen, Darby Lancaster, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Joey Walton, Archie Saunders, Lawson Creighton, Teddy Wilson, Langi Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Rob Leota, Miles Amatosero, Ben Grant, Taniela Tupou, Julian Heaven, Angus Bell. Replacements: Ethan Dobbins, Isaac Kailea, Daniel Botha, Felix Kalapu, Jamie Andamson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Lalakai Foketi
Officers: Damon Murphy; Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Jeremy Markey; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Prime Fantasy choose:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Hurricanes $1.26, -9.5 $1.85; Waratahs $3.60, +9.5 $1.90
Brumbies vs. Highlanders
GIO Stadium, Canberra 7:35pm (AEDT)
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Noah Lolesio, Harrison Goddard, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tom Hooper, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Cadyern Neville, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Klayton Thorn, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford
Highlanders: Sam Gilbert, Caleb Tangitau, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Timoci Tavatavanawai (c),Jona Nareki, Taine Robinson,Nathan Hastie,Sean Withy, Veveni Lasaqa, TK Howden, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Saula Ma’u, Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Replacements: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Sefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Ajay Faleafaga, Tanielu Tele’a
Officers: Jordan Means; Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction:
Prime Fantasy choose:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Brumbies $1.30, -8.5 $1.85; Highlanders $3.30, +8.5 $1.90
Saturday, March 29
Crusaders vs. Moana Pasifika
Apollo Tasks Stadium, Christchurch, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Chay Fihaki, Dallas McLeod, David Havili (c),Macca Springer, James O’Connor, Noah Hotham, Fletcher Anderson, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Jamie Hannah, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Ioane Moananu, George Bower. Replacements: Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Seb Calder, Quinten Unusual, Xavier Saifoloi, Mitch Drummond, Rivez Reihana, Levi Aumua
Moana: William Havili, Tevita Ofa, Pepesana Patafilo, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Solomon Alaimalo, Patrick Pellegrini, Jonathan Taumateine, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Paea, Miracle Faillagi, Allan Craig, Sam Slade, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Millennium Sanerivi, Tito Tuipulotu. Replacements: Sama Malolo, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Alamanda Motuga, Melani Matavao, Jackson Backyard-Bachop, Tuna Tuitama
Officers: Angus Gardner; Assistant Referees: Mark Winter, Jeremy Markey; TMO: Angus Mabey
Prediction:
Prime Fantasy choose:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Crusaders $1.02, -24.5 $1.85; Moana $11, +24.5 $1.90
Queensland Reds vs. Western Pressure
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 7:35pm (AEDT)
Reds: Heremaia Murray, Lachie Anderson, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Tom Lynagh, Kalani Thomas, Joe Brial, John Bryant, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Massimo De Lutiis, Richie Asiata, Alex Hodgman. Substitute: Josh Nasser, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Tate McDermott, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Dre Pakeho.
Pressure: Mac Grealy, Harry Potter, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Nic White, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce. Replacements: Tom Horton, Ryan Coxon, Atu Moli, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Reed Prinsep, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Reesjan Pasitoa
Officers: Ben O’Keffe; Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Prime Fantasy choose:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Reds $1.20, -11.5 $1.85; Pressure $4.20, +11.5 $1.90
Harm Ward
Brumbies
Lachlan Lonergan (return to play protocol, concussionexpected again Spherical 9), Kadin Pritchard (return to play protocol, concussion, anticipated again Spherical 9), Charlie Cale (decrease again damage, timeline TBC), Ben O’Donnell (hamstring operation), Tevita Alatini (ACL), Harry Vella (ACL)
Blues
PJ Sheck (shoulder), Zarn Sullivan (foot), Ben Ake (shoulder), Beauden Barrett (hand), Adrian Choat (knee), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ricky Riccitelli (chest), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck), Anton Segner (concussion), Sam Darry (shoulder, season), AJ Lam (leg).
Chiefs
Simon Parker (Knee, Brief-term), Anton Lienert-Brown (Leg, Brief-term), Josh Lord (Knee, Mid-term), Rameka Poihipi (Knee, Season), Kaleb Trask (Hamstring, Mid-term), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Hamstring, Lengthy-term), Liam Coombes-Fabling (Knee, Mid-term), Fiti Sa, (Shoulder, Lengthy-term), Wallace Sititi (Knee, Lengthy-term), Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (Shoulder, Brief-term)
Crusaders
Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/ 2 weeks), Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/ 2-4 weeks), Ethan Blackadder (Quad/TBC), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (Knee/ 3 weeks), George Bell (Foot/season), Braydon Ennor (Hamstring/TBC), Finlay Brewis (Shoulder/season)
Fijian Drua
Selestino Ravutaumada (HIA), Epeli Momo (Knee)
Highlanders
Oliver Haig (Foot / 3 weeks ), Jonah Lowe (ACL / 1-2 weeks ), Cameron Millar (Concussion / 1-2 weeks), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Neck / 3-4 weeks), Folau Fakatava (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks), Hugh Renton (Groin / 1-2 weeks)
Hurricanes
Zach Gallagher (Achilles / TBC), Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring / spherical 8), Lucas Cashmore (knee / spherical 7), Brett Cameron (knee / season), Asafo Aumua (foot / TBC), Tyrel Lomax (ankle / spherical 5), Devan Flanders (ankle / spherical 14), Tjay Clarke (Shoulder/ spherical 9), Riley Higgins (Hand / spherical 7), Billy Proctor (Achilles / TBC), Harry Godfrey (decrease leg/ 4-6 weeks)
Moana Pasifika
Ardie Savea (hamstring), James Lay (elbow), Julian Savea (knee), Lotu Inisi (hamstring), Sione Havili Talitui (ankle,) Neria Fomai (knee/season), Danny Toala (knee), Solomon Alaimalo (shoulder)
NSW Waratahs
Jake Gordon (medial ligament), Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (toe), Lalakai Foketi (groin), Fergus Lee-Warner (foot), Lucas Ripley (shoulder)
Western Pressure
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee), Bayley Kuenzle (knee), Harry Hoopert (knee), Divad Palu (shoulder), Matt Proctor (shoulder), Papillon Sevele (knee)
Queensland Reds
Jock Campbell, Matt Faessler, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Liam Wright
Suspensions
Drua: Motikiai Murray (Spherical 9)
All odds right at time of publication.
