Super Rugby Pacific's final regular season round is here, and there are some big changes to note.
Having wrapped up first and second spot respectively, the Hurricanes and Chiefs have opted to rest multiple frontline stars.
Find out who's in and out, as well as the other key team news, below!
[Note: all odds correct 11am 27/5]
Friday, May 29
Crusaders vs. Hurricanes
One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 5:05pm (AEST)
Crusaders: Johnny McNicholl, Chay Fihaki, Dallas McLeod, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Rivez Reihana, Noah Hothan, Christian Lio-Willie, Ethan Blackadder, Dom Gardiner, Jamie Hannah, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, George Bower. Replacements: Manumaua Letiu, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Liam Jack, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Taha Kemara, Cooper Roberts.
Hurricanes: Josh Moorby, Taniela Filimone, Josh Timu, Jone Rova, Kini Naholo, Callum Harkin, Cam Roigard; Arese Poliko, Cooper Flanders, Bard Shields, Isaiah Walker-Leawere, Hugo Plummer, Tyrel Lomax, Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia. Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Tom Allen, Matolu Petaia, Jordi Viljoen, Lucas Cashmore, Bailyn Sullivan.
Officials: Referee: Nic Berry; Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Crusaders: $1.26, -10.5 $1.85; Hurricanes: $3.80, +10.5 $1.95
Queensland Reds vs. Fijian Drua
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia, 7:35pm (AEST)
Waratahs: Treyvon Pritchard, Lachie Anderson, Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Carter Gordon, Tate McDermott; Harry Wilson, Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Faessler, Aidan Ross. Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Massimo De Lutiis, Vaiuta Latu, Joe Brial, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu
Drua: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Isikeli Rabitu, Taniela Rakuro, Kemu Valetini, Issak Fines Leleiwasa, Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Samuela Tawake, Zuriel Togiatama, Meli Tuni. Replacements: Sairusi Ravudi, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Joseva Tamani, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Simione Kuruvoli, Virimi Vakatawa
Officials: Referee: James Doleman; Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Dan Moore; TMO: Glen Newman
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Reds: $1.11, +15.5 $1.95; Drua: $6.20, +15.5 $1.85
Saturday, May 30
Brumbies vs. Moana Pasifika
GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia, 2:35pm (AEST)
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Kadin Pritchard, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan, Charlie Cale, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachlan Shaw, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton.
Pasifika: William Havili, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Faletoi Peni, Glen Vaihu, Patrick Pellegrini, Augustine Pulu; Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Semisi Paea, Miracle Faiilagi (captain), Veikoso Poloniati, Allan Craig, Atu Moli, Millennium Sanerivi, Malakai Hala-Ngatai. Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Sam Tuitupou Ah-Hing, Melani Matavao, Tevita Latu, Tuna Tuitama.
Officials: Referee: Jordan Way; Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markie; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Brumbies: $1.05, -22.5 $1.95; Pasifika: $9, +22.5 $1.85
Chiefs vs. Blues
FMG Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand, 5:05pm (AEST)
Chiefs: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Daniel Sinkinson, Daniel Rona, Reon Paul, Kyren Taumoefolau, Josh Jacomb, Cortez Ratima; Wallace Sititi (captain), Jahrome Brown, Samipeni Finau, Josh Lord, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, George Dyer, Tyrone Thompson, Jared Proffit. Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Benét Kumeroa, Keran van Staden, Fiti Sa, Kaylum Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Lalakai Foketi.
Blues: Zarn Sullivan, AJ Lam, Xavi Taele, Pita Ahki, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Sam Nock; Malachi Wrampling, Anton Segner (capt), Torian Barnes, Sam Darry, Josh Beehre, Renata Marcel, James Mullan, Mason Tupaea. Replacements: Eli Oudenryn, Joshua Fusitu'a, Flyn Yates, Laghlan McWhannell, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Corey Evans, Codemeru Vai.
Officials: Referee: Angus Gardner; Assistant referees: George Myers; Matt Kellahan; TMO: Graham Cooper
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Chiefs: $1.48, -6.5 $1.90; Blues: $2.60, +6.5 $1.90
Western Force vs. NSW Waratahs
HBF Park, Perth, Australia, 7:35pm (AEST)
Force: Mac Grealy, Zac Lomax, George Bridge, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Nathan Hastie; Vaiolini Ekuasi, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Misinale Epenisa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes. Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Sef Fa'agase, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Boston Fakafanua, Kurtley Beale
Waratahs: Max Jorgensen, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Jack Bowen, Jake Gordon; Pete Samu, Jamie Adamson, Angus Scott-Young, Miles Amatosero, Matt Philip, Dan Botha, Ioane Moananu, Jack Barrett. Replacements: Oniti Finau, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai, Ben Grant, Clem Halahalo, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly.
Officials: Referee: Marcus Playle Assistant referees: Todd Petrie; Warwick Lahmert; TMO: Ollie Kellert
Prediction:
Odds [tab.com.au]: Force: $1.52, -4.5 $1.85; Waratahs: $2.50, +4.5 $1.95
