Super Rugby Pacific passed the midpoint and set the playoff course.
Easter Weekend will deliver a series of top quality games found by quadruple headers on Saturday in Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.
Read all lineups, tips and injuries updates.
Good luck with your tips.
Friday, April 18th
Crusades vs. Blues
Apollo Project Stadium, Christchurch, 5:05pm (AEDT)
Crusades: Jordan, Chae Fihaki, Levi Aumua, David Habili (captain), Seven Reese, Taha Kemara, Noah Hotsam, Christian Rio Willie, Ethan Blackader, Karen Grace, Antonio Shalhoun, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Cody Taylor and Tamite Williams. Alternatives: Ioane Moananu, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kello, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod.
Blues: Zarn Sullivan, Cole Forbes, Rieko Ioane, Aj Lam, Mark Tele’a, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’i, Anton Segner, Josh Beehre, Patrick Tuipulotu (captain), Angus Ta’avao, Ricky Riccitelli, Joshua Fustu’a. Alternatives: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Hamdahn Tuipulotu, Lachlan McWhannell, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Taufa Funaki, and Harry Plummer.
Official: Nick Berry; Assistant Referees: Jordanway, Matt Kerahan. TMO: Brett Cronan
prediction: The Blues won for the first time last week, starting to look like many of the teams who unlocked the trophy last year. But this is a different challenge to the Crusaders team now sitting in a rather top spot, with a long list of all black people being delivered throughout the paddock. Can Borden Barrett stimulate upset? Crusades 7.
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Odds (tab.com.au): Crusades $1.45, -5.5$1.90; Blues $2.65, +5.5$1.85
Saturday, April 19th
Physian Rua vs NSW Waratah
Churchill Park, Latka, 12:5pm (AEDT)
Drua: Lovetu’s Ishikelis, Taniela Lacaro, Masi’s Eye Sauce, current Samsamvodre, Ponipatty Isolated, Isaiah Armstrong Lavra, Simione Simione Krururuvoli; Elia Cinavata, Motivai Murray, Etonia Waqa, Leone Rotuisoli, Isora Nasilsla, Doge Doge, Dolokoto, Rev. Alternatives: guriel togiatama, emosi tuqitama, samu tawake, Vilive Miramera, Isoa Tuwai, Leone Nawai
Watasu: Joseph-Autoso Suaalii, Andrew Kallaway, Lakasi Foeti, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Lawson Creighon, Teddy Wilson; Leafi Talataina, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Anderson, Ben Grant, Hugh Sinclai, Daniel Botha, Ethan Dobbins, and Isaac Kailea. Alternatives: Julianne Heaven, Tom Lambert, Siosifa Amone, Miles Amatocero, Rangi Gleason, Jack Grant, Tane Edded and Henry O’Donnell.
Official: Paul Williams; Assistant Referees: Mike Winter, Warwickler Mart. TMO: Richard Kelly
prediction: If they supported Waratah last weekend, the $4.50 outsider deserved a victory over the Chiefs. Most impressive was their defensive resolve, especially after admitting more than 45 points in a fierce defeat by the Hurricane and Moana. However, TAHS has not yet won on the roads in 2025. This is a powerful challenge at Lautoka. Drua’s season appears outside of its own, but they are eager to perform for their enthusiastic supporters. If the Tahs can withstand the early onslaught and are not stuck at the freedom to attack, perhaps they can defeat the Fijians? Drua by 3.
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Odds (tab.com.au): Drua $1.52, -4.5 $1.85; Watas $2.45, +40.5 $1.90
Pacific Museum vs Brumby
Navigation home stadium, Pukekohe, 2:35pm (AEDT)
Moana: TVITA, Driver Fench, Bylanta, Kylencook, Tilak Policy, Tilakar, Tilak Mailing, Tilak Mailing, Tilak Mailing, Tilak Mailing, Tilak. SASERES: SAMS REST, Chill Light, British Slade, Live Darklan, Jackson Grosy Backed, Danny.
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Ollie Sapsford and Corey are also Noah candidates, Ryan Donner. Leatapitivar, Rob Verper, Nick Frost, Alanta, Lacllen Roangan, Rice van Naek. exchange: Billy Pollard, James Slippers, Fee Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Kady Neville, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Hudson Clayton.
Official: Angus Mavey; Judgement assistants: James Dollman, Ben O’Keefe. TMO: Glenn Newman
prediction: This is an important game for both teams. Moana needs to be in touch with the top six, but Brunby knows that his third road victory in 2025 puts him in a good position for a top two finish, given that four out of five games are at home. Also, you can see here two premier forwards going to it. Will Ardie Savea be able to inspire another memorable victory for Moana, or can Rob Valetini use his size and physicality to drag Brumbies into victory? Brumbies up to age 10.
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Odds (tab.com.au): Moana $2.40, +4.5$1.87; Brumbies $1.53, -4.5$1.87
Chief vs. Highlanders
FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, 5:05pm (AEDT)
chief: Stephenson, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupia, Leroy Carter, Xaver Roe; Luke Jacobson (Captains, Jarom Brown, Samopenu, Tuop Vau Vaai, Niatna a Qui, George Dyer, Brody McAllister, Iad Ross; Alternatives: Samisoni Tauke’aho, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Jimmy Tupou, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, and Anton Lienert-Born.
Highlanders: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneeepkens, Taniela Filimone, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-organized), Jona Nareki, Cameron Miller, Awauau Fakatava; Hugh Renton (Co-Capt), Veveni Lasaqa, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Sosefo Katai, Henry Bell, and Ethan de Groot. Alternatives: They are Vikena, Daniel Vikebrown, Saura and the Holy Spirit, Adam Lennox, Sama Gilbert and Thomas Umaga Jensen.
Official: Angus Gardner; Assistant Referees: Jordanway, Matt Kerahan. TMO: Brett Cronan
prediction: The Highlanders were in touch with the top six in a win over low Drua, but this was a big step at Hamilton, and a big step against the Chiefs’ side, who were supposedly torn apart by coach Clayton McMillan after a demonic show in Sydney last weekend. Damien Mackenzie is that one of the chief offenders and he is desperate to astone seven turnovers. The Highlanders feel that they may feel the full rage of the chief here. Chief up to age 15.
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Odds (tab.com.au): Chiefs $1.13, -15.5$1.87; Highlanders $5.50, +15.5$1.87
Western Force vs. Hurricane
HBF Park, Perth, 7:35pm (AEDT)
force: Mac Grealy, Harry Potter, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Ben Donaldson, Nic White; Violini Ecuasi, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespinee, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Brandon Penga Amosa, Marley Pierce. Alternatives: Nic Dolly, Atu Moli, Josh Smith, Reed Prinsep, Will Harris, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, and George Poolman.
Hurricane: Callum Harkin, Ngane Punivai, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Fehi Finenganofo, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; Peter Rakai, Dupulsis Kilifi (co-captain), Brad Shields (co-captain), Isaiah Walker Reeve, Caleb Delaney, Tyrell Romax, Asafo Oumua (co-captain), Xavier Noumea. Alternatives: Raymond the Tour, Tevita Maphilio, Passion Tosi, Zach Glager, Braden Eise, Abiken Wans, Riley and Billy Proctor.
Official: Damon Murphy; Judgement assistants: Jeremy Markey, Jordan Kaminski. TMO: Graham Cooper
prediction: This is another appetizing fixture that tests both tippers and supporters. The Force must be fresh after a week’s break, but the final outing against the Highlanders was less convincing despite the victory. Meanwhile, the Hurricane only shows the best glimpse, and was too late for last week’s Crusades. The forces show they have far more points this year, but defense is where it needs to be provided here. They’ll keep the hurricane under 20 points and win. But that’s easier said than done, especially when Cam Roigard, Kini Naholo and their athletic backrows go. Hurricane 5.
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Odds (tab.com.au): $2.20, +3.5 $1.87. Hurricane $1.62, -3.5 $1.87
Injury zone
Brumby
Lachlan Lonergan (Play To Play Protocol, Concussion, Veosdead Back Round 9), Kadin Pritchard (Play To Play Protocol, Concussion, Veosd Back Round 9), Charlie Cale (Temeline TBC), Ben O’donnell (Hamstring Operation), Tevita Alatini (ACL), Harry Vella (ACL)
Blues
PJ Shek (shoulders), Ben Ake (shoulders), Adrian Chort (knee), Taufafunaki (shoulders), Leon Paul (shoulders), offa tu’ungafasi (neck), Anton Segner (concussion), Samdary (shoulders, seasons), AJ Lamb (legs).
chief
Simon Parker (knee, short term), Anton Linert Brown (legs, short term), Josh Lord (knee, mid term), Lameka Poipi (knee, season), Caleb Trask (hamstring, mid term), Eton Nanai Setulo (hunstring, long term), Liam Coves Frain, Fottebring (hunstring, long term), Wallace Cititi (knee, long term), te toiroa tahuriorangi (shoulder, short term)
Cross Army
Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/weeks) Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/weeks 3-4) Kyle Preston (Rib/1-2) Kershawl Sykes-Martin (Knees/2) George Bell (Foots/Seasons)
Physia and Rua
Epeli type (knee)
Highlanders
Oliver Heig (foot / 2 weeks) Jonah Lowe (ACL / 1-2 weeks) Finn Harley (Quad / TBC) Nicola Broughton (rib rib injury / 1-2 weeks) Hugh Renton (gro diameter / 1-2 weeks)
Hurricane
Brett Cameron (knee/season) Devan Flanders (ankle/round 12) Tjay Clarke (shoulder/round 11) Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring/round 8) Riley Higgins (hand/round 8) Harry Godfrey (lower limbs/round 11) Billy Proctor (Achilles/TBC)
pacific ocean
James Ray (elbow) Julian Saya (shoulder) Michael Curry (hamster injury) Tan Heiling (hanking)
NSW Waratas
Max Jorgensen (ankles), Jake Gordon (medial ligament) Mahevairan (broken arm) Dave Poleki (calf) Fergusley Warner (foot) Lucas Ripley (shoulders)
Queensland Reds
Josh Froke, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Liam Wright
Western forces,
Harry Johnson Holmes (knee) Harry Hoopot (knee) Dibud Pal (shoulder) Matt Proctor (shoulder) Papillon Sever (knee)
suspension
Drua: Motikiai Murray (Round 9)
Highlanders: Sean Wyth (Round 12)
All odds are correct at the time of publication.