Super Rugby Pacific is building towards a thrilling conclusion of the regular season after the away team won all four road games in round 13.
These victories were essential to all Chiefs, Brumby, Reds and Blues.
But defeat was crushed, especially due to the waratas and strength, but the Crusades are now in a real battle for the top two seeds
Read all round 14 lineups, tips and injuries updates.
Good luck with your tips.
Friday, May 16th
Hurricane vs. Highlanders
Sky Stadium, Wellington, 5:05pm (aest)
Hurricane: Callum Harkin, Bailyn Sullivan, Billy Proctor, Riley Higgers, Tungane Pubivai, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard’s Cally Higgers; Brayden Iose, Peter Lakei, Brad Shields, Isaiah Walker-Lawerem Gallager, Tosi Loses, Asfo Aumua, Xavier Numia. Additional information: Raymond Tupupupu, Pouri Rakete-Songes, Tevita Mafileo, Will Tucker, Du’pplessis Kirifi, Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Fatafahi Fineganof
Highlanders: Co-Cainson, Fora, Fora, Fora, Fora, Fora, Fora, Vitilasaka, Team Kaholden, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Fabian, Forabian, Forabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian, Foraabian Ethan is Groot. Alternatives: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Oliver Haig, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, and Thomas Umaga-Jensen.
Official: Marcus Pleil; Assistant: Fraser Hannon, Stu Curran; TMO: Glenn Newman
prediction: The Hurricane is finishing its season with sail winds. Their second half against the Chiefs was just as good rugby as the rugby that has been played all year round. Meanwhile, the Highlanders are heading in other directions and are already destroyed by injuries when classes are lacking. Hurricanes up to 23.
Top Fantasy Picks:
Odds (tab.com.au): Hurricane $1.12, -14.5 $1.90; Highlanders $5.70, +14.5 $1.85
NSW Waratahs vs. Crusaders
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7:35pm (AEST)
Watasu: Andrew Keraway, Derby Lancaster, Henry O’Donnell, Joy Walton, Trist Reilly, Tane Edom and Jake Gordon. Langii Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Rob Leota, Miles Amatosero, Fergus Leta, Daniel Botha, Dave Porkki, Angus Bell. Alternatives: Mahe Valanu, Tom Lambert, Lader, Ben Grant, Felix Club, Taddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Girls Without Packe.
Crusades: The seven Reese John, Rayhana and Noah Hosham. Christian, Tom Christia, Antonio Charhoun, St. Strange, exchange: George Bell, George Bauer, Cebu Calder, Taller Cahill, Corey Kelow, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor, Dallas McCleod.
Official: Paul Williams; Assistants: Angus Mavey, Mike Winter. TMO: Richard Kelly
prediction: Waratha was shaken by the loss of Joseph Oakso Suaari for the rest of the season. They woke up early against the Reds last week to build a 14-0 lead before succumbing to the second half. The Crusades led the chief on the break, but then were completely controlled after the break. NSW should not be amortized, especially as it has a good recent record on the Crusades in Sydney. However, the Crusades are fighting for the top two. A motive enough to see them at home? Warat is 2.
Top Fantasy Picks:
Odds: Wattace $3.10, +7.5$1.85; Crusades $1.34, -7.5$1.90
Saturday, May 17th
Physian Drua vs. Western Army
Churchill Park, Latka, 1:35pm (aest)
Drua: Isaia Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimation, Isosefo, Summer, Samusamuvodre, Rakaruro, The Valtinian, Philip Baseella; Elijah Cinavata, Iso Tuwai, Etoia Waqa, Iso Iso Iso nasilsilla, Samuela Tawake, The Iancata Ianica, Haereiiti hete. Alternatives: Mesulame Dolokoto, Rulfa Doge, Leone Routiso, Pane Nawai, Senia Taiwani, Senia Taiwani, Senia Taiwani, Senia Taiwani, Senia Navoua
force: Kurtley Beale, Bayley Kuenzle, Sio Tomkinson, Reesjan Pasitoa, Mac Greay, Alex Harford, Henry Robertson; Reed Princep, Kane Koteka, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nick Dolly, and Ryan Coxon. Alternatives: Brandon Penga Amos, Little People, Sam Carter, Tom Carrey, Messic Firewatha, Bell Dononson, George Paulman.
Official: Jordanway; Assistant: Matt Kelehan. Jeremy Markey; TMO: Brett Cronan
prediction: The Force heads to the Pacific Cemetery, hanging from thread for the season. They still don’t have Carlo Tizzano, and the lesser known Alex Harford starts in 10th place. Last week, Drua was terrible against the Bruce, but being in Lautoka is extremely difficult. Bendaldson’s presence on the Force bench is interesting. Maybe the visitors can steal it late? Drua by 10.
Top Fantasy Picks:
Odds (tab.com.au): Drua $1.34, -6.5$1.90; Forced $3.10, 62.5$1.85
Ocean Pasifika vs. Blues
North Harbor Stadium, Albany, 5:05pm (aest)
Pacific: William Cycle, Tike Save, Kinney’s favorites, Patrick Peride, Mandati Slade, Mail Sa Fore, Meriin, Same Milline! Alternatives: Samuela Mori, Abraham Paul, Chris Apoua, Alan Craig, Sione Habili Talitoy, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden Backop and Julian Saver.
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. Alternatives: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, and Cole Forbes.
Official:
prediction: This is a delicious matchup between two informed local rivals. Moana is looking for a playoff, but this appears to be a trip to Hamilton and is almost essential to face the upcoming chief. Bruce creates their best efforts by dusting off Suva’s Drua, further strengthened by the return of Caleb Clark. Blues By 5.
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Odds (tab.com.au): Passika $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 Feryuai, Corey Toll, Declan Meredith and Ryan Ronegan. Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Rob Barrechini, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Alan Arratore, Billy Pollard, James Slippers. Alternatives: Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Leli, Rhys Van Nek, Cadeyrn Neville, 20. TuainaTaii Tualima, Harrison Goddard, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford.
red: Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Philippo Daugnu, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Harry McLaurin Phillips, and Tate McDermott. John Bryant, Fraser McWright, Joe Bryal, Ryan Smith, Josh Canham, Zane Nongo, Richie Asiata, and Seph Faagaze. Alternatives: Josh Nasser, Jeffrey Tomaga All, Massimo, Angus Blythe, Connor Best, Kalani Thomas, Dore Pakejo and Hem Murray.
Official: Nick Berry; Assistants: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski. TMO: James Lecky
prediction: Round game. Both teams lost their normal teenagers, but there is also depth to Declan Meredith and Harry McLaughlin Phillips. Otherwise, Brunby is approaching full strength with the return of Billy Pollard, but the Reds have lost Lucan Saracaia Lot and Ser Ur. However, they regain the Hunter Paisami. The hosts will need to win this and bring the top two spots to shore. Brumbies up to age 10.
Injury zone
Brumby
Jack Debretzeni – Gro dia, 3-4 weeks Ben O’Donnell – Hamstring operation, 3-4 weeks Charlie Kale – Lower back injuries, 4-5 weeks Tevita Aratini – ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, Timeline TBC Break Shepp – Akira rupture, over 8 months
Blues
Leon Paul (shoulder), offa tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season).
chief
Etene Nanai-Seturo, Hamstring, came back soon. Kaleb Trask, ankles, TBC; Liam Coomb’s innovation, knees, mid-term. Anton Linath Brown, collarbone, mid-term. Malaki ramp ring, hamstring, medium period. fiti sa, shoulders, long term; Rameka Poihipi, knees, seasons
Cross Army
Ethan Blackader (hamstring/TBC), Dom Gardiner (foot/TBC), Johnny Lee (calf/4 weeks), Luis Ponini (calf/4-6 weeks), Finlay Brews (shoulder/season), Will Jordan (knee, TBA)
Physia and Rua
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre Knees, Short-term vilive Miramira – Knees, Short-term Elisadoroars – Wrist, Wrist, Short-term Epeli Momo – Long-term Frankromani – Shoulders, Long-term Calebmanz – Shoulders, Short-term Meriderenaragi – Long-term
Highlanders
Caleb Tangitau (gro diameter 1-2 weeks) Tanielle Terrea (hamstring 1-2 weeks) Jonah Nareki (knee 1-2 weeks) Nicola Broughton (knee MCL 4-6 weeks) Finn Harley (quad, season), Hayden Michaels (hamstring 1-2 weeks) Ayay Faleferga (broken hand)
Hurricane
Brett Cameron (knee, season) Devan Flanders (ankle, round 14) Harry Godfrey (lower limbs, round 15) Peter Umaga Jensen (shoulder, TBC)
pacific ocean
Moralshouse (shoulder) Concus (concus) Japan’s delivery (neck) Smoll policy (neck) Taceoloo Polight (FOEE).
NSW Waratas
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (fractured jaw) Max Jorgensen (Syndesmosis), Jimmy Hendren (broken wrist)
Queensland Reds
George Blake, Matt Fessler, Josh Froke, Matt Gibbon, Franky Goldsbrough, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Lucan Sarakaia Lotto, Sel Ul, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
Western forces,
Violini Equasi (shoulder) Harry Johnson Holmes (knee, season) Harry Hoopport (knee, season) Tom Horton (head injury protocol)
suspension
Blues: Mark Telea
Highlanders: Sean Wyth (Round 12)
All odds are correct at the time of publication.