There have been blowouts and outcomes that went right down to the wire final week, will it’s the identical in Spherical 6?
Kicking off on Friday, Moana might be internet hosting the ladder-leading Chiefs earlier than outdated rivals the Blues and Crusaders face-off in Auckland and the weekend is rounded out in Perth with the Drua taking up the Pressure.
In the meantime the damage ward retains rising, learn on for all lineups, suggestions and damage updates.
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Friday, March 21
Moana Pasifika vs. Chiefs
Navigation Properties Stadium, Pukekohe, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Moana: William Havili, Losi Filipo, Pepesana Patafilo, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, Patrick Pellegrini, Jonathan Taumateine, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Miracle Faillagi, Ola Tauelangi, Allan Craig, Tom Savage, Sione Mafile’o, Millenium Sanerivi, Abraham Pole. Replacements: Sama Malolo, Tito Tuipulotu, Chris Apoua, Michael Curry, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama
Chiefs: Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Rona, Gideon Wrampling, Leory Carter, Damian McKeznie, Xavier Roe, Luke Jacobson, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vai’I, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Reuben O’Neill, Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross, Sione Ahio, James Thompson, Jahrome Brown, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Quinn Tupaea
Officers: Marcus Playle; Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Fraser Hannon; TMO: Shane McDermott
Prediction: Moana might be counting the price of their shock win over the Hurricanes as they trot out a facet with out their inspirational chief Ardie Savea. It is undoubtedly given their hopes of toppling the table-topping Chiefs an enormous blow because the guests ring in a recent entrance row for the problem. Whereas the Chiefs have given some star names a relaxation, the modified up facet will make an announcement towards a injury-hit Moana. Chiefs by 15
High Fantasy choose: It is at all times laborious to look previous Damian McKenzie, however in case you trying to bolster your backrow Samipeni Finau will earn you some factors.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Moana $5.20, +14.5 $1.87; Chiefs $1.14, -14.5 $1.87
Saturday, March 22
Highlanders vs. Queensland Reds
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 2:35pm (AEDT)
Highlanders: Finn Hurley, Caleb Tangitau, Taniela Tele’a, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Taine Robinson, Nathan Hastie, Nikora Broughton, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Mitch Dunshea, TK Howden, Saula Ma’u, Soane Vikena, Ethan de Groot. Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Sefo Kautai, Fabian Holland, Will Stodart, James Arscott, Ajay Faleafaga, Sam Gilbert
Reds: Heremaia Murray, Lachie Anderson, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Tom Lyngh, Kalanai Thomas, Harry Wilson, John Bryant, Seru Uru, Angus Blyth, Josh Canham, Zane Nonggorr, Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase. Replacements: George Blake, Alex Hodgman, Massimo De Lutiis, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Dre Pakeho.
Officers: Damon Murphy; Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction: Off the again of an enormous win over their Aussie rivals, the Reds will head to Dunedin with a spring of their step understanding they’ve a robust probability of taking down their Kiwi rivals. The return of Thomas Umaga-Jensen bolsters the Highlanders’ backline, so too Finn Hurley at fullback, whereas the Reds might be stinging with the lack of Fraser McReight of their backrow. This might be a decent one, count on it to go to the wire. Reds by 3.
High Fantasy choose: Thomas Umaga-Jensen presents a robust choice in your midfield in his return.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Highlanders $1.53, -3.5 $1.87; Reds $2.40, +3.5 $1.87
Blues vs. Crusaders
Eden Park, Auckland, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Blues: Corey Evans, Mark Tele’a, Reiko Ioane, Xavi Taele, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Sam Nock, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’I, Cam Christie, Josh Beehre, Patrick Tuipulotu, Angus Ta’avao, Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu’a. Replacements: James Mullan, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Tristyn Cook dinner, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Macca Springer, Taha Kemara, Kyle Preston, Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Corey Kellow, Antonio Shalfoon, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams. Replacements: Ioane Moananu, George Bower, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Mitchell Drummond, James O’Connor, Levi Aumua
Officers: James Doleman; Assistant Referees: Mike Winter, -Fraser Hannon; TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction: That is going to be an enormous one and with Beauden Barrett sidelined it is Stephen Perofeta’s first probability within the driver’s seat. A problematic season for the Blues thus far, it is a actual make or break second for the boys from Auckland. In the meantime the Crusaders are rolling in sizzling with an enormous win over the Pressure final week and an enormous backline. Crusaders by 3.
High Fantasy choose: An enormous match wants huge match gamers and Will Jordan guarantees to carry you loads of factors.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Blues $2, +1.5 $1.85; Crusaders $1.85, -1.5 $1.90
Waratahs vs. Brumbies
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7:35pm (AEDT)
Waratahs: Andrew Kellaway, Tristan Reilly, Henry O’Donnell, Joey Walton, Max Jorgensen, Lawson Creighton, Teddy Wilson, Langi Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Rob Leota, Ben Grant, Hugh Sinclair, Taniela Tupou, David Porecki, Angus Bell. Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Isaac Kailea, Daniel Botha, Feliz Kalapu, Jamie Adamson, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford, Corey Toole, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Tom Hooper, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuiaka, Lachie Shaw, Rory Scott, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Austin Anderson
Officers: Ben O’Keeffe; Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw; TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction: Smashed by the Reds final week and nonetheless with out Joseph Sualii-Akuso, the Tahs might be up towards it to finish their depressing run of losses towards the Brumbies, however given their unbeaten run in Sydney thus far this 12 months, they’ve proven they’ll discover a approach to claw out unlikely wins at dwelling. After a robust win towards the Drua final week the Brumbies welcome again Rob Valetini in a well timed increase for his or her main derby conflict. Waratahs by 2.
High Fantasy choose: In his first sport of the season Rob Valetini guarantees to carry lots to the pitch.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Waratahs $2.30, +3.5 $1.90; Brumbies $1.58, -3.5 $1.85
Sunday, March 23
Western Pressure vs. Fijian Drua
HBF Park, Perth, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Pressure: Mac Grealy, Harry Potter, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Nick White, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Ryan Coxon. Replacements: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Atu Moli, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Reed Prinsep, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Reesjan Pasitoa.
Drua: Ilaisa Droasese, Ponipate Loganimasi, Iosefo Masi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Taniela Rakuro, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli, Meli Derenalagi, Elia Canakaivata, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Tevita Ikanivere, Livai Natave. Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Penu Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vuate Karawalevu
Officers: Nic Berry; Assistant Referees: Jordan Manner, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction: Resting their huge names towards the Crusaders final week, the Pressure have introduced all of them again of their return dwelling with an enormous conflict with the Drua forward of them. Out-done within the second half by the Crusaders, the Pressure cannot fizzle out in the event that they’re to place the Drua away. In the meantime, the Drua have to be questioning which rugby god they’ve offended with only one win from 5 matches. Attempting to find their first win on the highway in two seasons they’ve introduced within the modifications. Pressure by 7
High Fantasy choose: This might be an enormous conflict up entrance, Carlo Tizzano is a workhorse and an inexpensive purchase.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Pressure $1.55, -3.5 $1.87; Drua $2.35, +3.5 $1.87
Damage Ward
Brumbies
Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/ TBC), Tevita Alatini (ACL / TBC), Harry Vella (ACL / TBC), Tuaina Taii Tualima (sickness, TBC), David Feliuai (concussion/ Spherical 7), Charlie Cale (decrease again damage/ TBC)
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)
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)
Blues: Hoskins Sotutu (Spherical 6)
All odds right at time of publication.
