Tremendous Rugby Pacific is constructing in the direction of an exhilarating conclusion of the common season, after the away groups gained all 4 street video games in Spherical 13.
These victories have been important for every of the Chiefs, Brumbies, Reds and Blues, who’re all jostling for place inside the highest six.
The defeats have been nonetheless crushing for the Waratahs and Drive particularly, whereas the Crusaders are actually in an actual battle for a top-two seeding
Learn on for all lineups, suggestions and harm updates for Spherical 14.
Good luck together with your suggestions.
Friday, Might 16
Hurricanes vs. Highlanders
Sky Stadium, Wellington, 5:05pm (AEST)
Hurricanes: Callum Harkin, Bailyn Sullivan, Billy Proctor, Riley Higgins, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; Brayden Iose, Peter Lakai, Brad Shields, Isaia Walker-Leawerem Zach Gallager, Pasilio Tosi, Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia. Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Will Tucker, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Fatafehi Fineanganofo
Highlanders: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jonah Lowe, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-capt), Jona Nareki, Taine Robinson, Folau Fakatava, Sean Withy, Veveni Lasaqa, Te Kamaka Howden, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Saula Ma’u, Jack Taylor, Ethan de Groot (co-capt). Replacements: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Oliver Haig, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Thomas Umaga-Jensen.
Officers: Marcus Playle; Assistants: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran; TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction: The Hurricanes are ending the season with wind of their sails. Their second half towards the Chiefs was nearly as good a rugby that is been performed all yr. The Highlanders are in the meantime heading within the different path, ravaged by harm when they’re already brief on class. Hurricanes by 23.
Prime Fantasy decide:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Hurricanes $1.12, -14.5 $1.90; Highlanders $5.70, +14.5 $1.85
NSW Waratahs vs. Crusaders
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7.35pm [AEST]
Waratahs: Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster, Henry O’Donnell, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon; Langi Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Rob Leota, Miles Amatosero, Fergus Lee-Warner, Daniel Botha, Dave Porecki, Angus Bell. Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Taniela Tupou, Ben Grant, Felix Kalapu, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Lalakai Foketi.
Crusaders: Johnny McNicholl, Chay Fihaki, Braydon Ennor, David Havili (capt), Sevu Reece, Rivez Reihana, Noah Hotham; Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Unusual, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Ioane Moananu,Tamaiti Williams. Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder,Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod.
Officers: Paul Williams; Assistants: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter; TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction: The Waratahs have been rocked by the lack of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for the rest of the season. They have been up early towards the Reds final week, constructing a 14-0 lead, earlier than succumbing within the second half. The Crusaders led the Chiefs on the break, however have been then utterly dominated after the break. NSW have a superb current document over the Crusaders, notably in Sydney, so should not be written off. However the Crusaders are combating for the top-two; motivation sufficient to see them house? Waratahs by 2.
Prime Fantasy Choose:
Odds: Waratahs $3.10, +7.5 $1.85; Crusaders $1.34, -7.5 $1.90
Saturday, Might 17
Fijian Drua vs. Western Drive
Churchill Park, Lautoka, 1:35pm (AEST)
Drua: Isaia Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimasi, Iosefo Masi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Taniela Rakuro, Kemu Valetini, Philip Baselala; Elia Canakaivata, Isoa Tuwai, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Samuela Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet. Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Leone Rotuisolia, Kitione Salawa, Leone Nawai, Inia Tabuavou, Selestino Ravutaumada
Drive: Kurtley Beale, Bayley Kuenzle, Sio Tomkinson, Reesjan Pasitoa, Mac Grealy, Alex Harford, Henry Robertson; Reed Prinsep, Kane Koteka, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Ryan Coxon. Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Atu Moli, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Sam Carter, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Issac Fines-Leleiwasa, Ben Donaldson, George Poolman.
Officers: Jordan Means; Assistants: Matt Kellehan; Jeremy Markey; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction: The Drive head to the graveyard of the Pacific with their season hanging by a thread. They’re nonetheless with out Carlo Tizzano and little-known Alex Harford begins at No. 10. The Drua have been horrible towards the Blues final week, however are extremely powerful to be in Lautoka. Ben Donaldson’s presence on the bench for the Drive is attention-grabbing; possibly the guests suppose they’ll steal it late? Drua by 10.
Prime Fantasy decide:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Drua $1.34, -6.5 $1.90; Drive $3.10, 62.5 $1.85
Moana Pasifika vs. Blues
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, 5:05pm (AEST)
Pasifika: William Havili, Tevita Ofa, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Danny Toala, Kyren Taumoefolau, Patrick Pellegrini, Jonathan Taumateine, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Ardie Savea (captain), Miracle Faiilagi, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Millennium Sanerivi, Tito Tuipulotu. Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Jackson Backyard-Bachop, Julian Savea.
Blues: Corey Evans, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Xavi Taele, Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Taufa Funaki; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’i, Adrian Choat, Josh Beehre, Patrick Tuipulotu (capt), Angus Ta’avao, Ricky Riccitelli, Joshua Fusitu’a. Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes.
Officers:
Prediction: It is a tasty matchup between the 2 in-form native rivals. Moana are within the hunt for the playoffs, however this seems almost must-win with a visit to Hamilton to face the Chiefs nonetheless to return. The Blues produced their greatest effort but in dusting the Drua in Suva and are additional bolstered by the return of Caleb Clarke. Blues by 5.
Prime Fantasy decide:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Pasifika $3.70, +6.5 $1.90; Blues $1.25, -9.5 $1.90
Brumbies vs. Queensland Reds
Gio Stadium, Canberra, 7.35pm
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan; Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Leli, Rhys van Nek, Cadeyrn Neville, 20. Tuaina Taii Tualima, Harrison Goddard, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford.
Reds: Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Harry McLauglin-Phillips, Tate McDermott; John Bryant, Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Ryan Smith, Josh Canham, Zane Nonggorr, Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase. Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo de Lutiis, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, Dre Pakeho, Heremaia Murray.
Officers: Nic Berry; Assistants: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction: The sport of the spherical. Each groups have misplaced their common 10s, but in addition have good depth in Declan Meredith and Harry McLaughlin-Phillips. The Brumbies are in any other case close to full power with the return of Billy Pollard, whereas the Reds have misplaced Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Seru Uru. They do nonetheless get Hunter Paisami again. The hosts must win this one to shore up a top-two spot, we predict they’re going to just do that. Brumbies by 10.
Damage Ward
Brumbies
Jack Debreczeni – groin, 3-4 weeks Ben O’Donnell – hamstring operation, 3-4 weeks Charlie Cale – decrease again harm, timeline 4-5 weeks Tevita Alatini – ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, timeline TBC Blake Schoupp – ruptured achilles, 8+ months
Blues
Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season).
Chiefs
Etene Nanai-Seturo, Hamstring, Returning Quickly; Kaleb Trask, Ankle, TBC; Liam Coombes-Fabling, Knee, Mid-term; Anton Lienert Brown, Collarbone, Mid-term; Malachi Wrampling, Hamstring, Mid-term; Fiti Sa, Shoulder, Lengthy-term; Rameka Poihipi, Knee, Season
Crusaders
Ethan Blackadder (hamstring/TBC), Dom Gardiner (foot/TBC), Jonny Lee (calf/4 weeks), Lewis Ponini (calf/ 4-6 weeks), Finlay Brewis (shoulder/season), Will Jordan [knee, TBA]
Fijian Drua
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre- Knee, short-term Vilive Miramira – Knee, short-term Ilaisa Droasese – Wrist, short-term Epeli Momo – Knee, long-term Frank Lomani – Shoulder, long-term Caleb Muntz- Shoulder, short-term Meli Derenalagi – Knee, long-term
Highlanders
Caleb Tangitau (Groin 1-2 weeks) Tanielu Tele’a (Hamstring 1-2 weeks) Jona Nareki (Knee 1-2 Weeks) Nikora Broughton (Knee MCL 4-6 weeks) Finn Hurley (Quad, Season), Hayden Michaels (Hamstring, Season) Ajay Faleafaga (Damaged hand, Season) James Arscott (Shoulder, TBC)
Hurricanes
Brett Cameron (Knee, Season) Devan Flanders (Ankle, Spherical 14) Harry Godfrey (Decrease Leg, Spherical 15) Peter Umaga-Jensen (Shoulder, TBC)
Moana Pasifika
Alamanda Motuga (shoulder) Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou (concussion) Nice Inisi (ankle) James Lay (neck) Lotu Inisi (knee) Michael Curry (neck) Neria Fomai (knee/out for season) Sama Malolo (shoulder/out for season) Samiuela Moli (rib) Sione Mafile’o (neck) Solomon Alaimalo (foot).
NSW Waratahs
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii [fractured jaw] Max Jorgensen (syndesmosis), Jimmy Hendren (damaged wrist)
Queensland Reds
George Blake, Matt Faessler, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
Western Drive,
Vaiolini Ekuasi (shoulder) Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee, season) Harry Hoopert (knee, season) Tom Horton (head harm protocols) Brandon Paenga-Amosa (ankle) Divad Palu (shoulder) Marley Pearce (shoulder) Dylan Pietsch (quad) Matt Proctor (shoulder)
Suspensions
Blues: Mark Tele’a
Highlanders: Sean Withy (Spherical 12)
All odds appropriate at time of publication.
