{"id":629297,"date":"2026-04-25T04:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T04:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/629297\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T04:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T04:40:08","slug":"brumbies-face-hurricanes-reds-take-on-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/629297\/","title":{"rendered":"Brumbies face Hurricanes, Reds take on Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Super Round rolls on for the second day with a blockbuster double header on ANZAC Day at One NZ Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">It starts with the ACT Brumbies taking on the Hurricanes for the Captain Shout Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/watch\/sport\/rugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Both teams are coming off defeats and are looking to secure their spot in the top four as the finals inch closer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">It&#8217;s followed by the Queensland Reds facing the Blues, continuing their tradition of playing across this period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The Reds are fresh off the bye, while the Blues hung on for victory over the Highlanders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION IN THE LIVE BLOG BELOW OR THE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugby.com.au\/fixtures-results?team=All&amp;comp=All&amp;tab=Fixtures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">MATCH CENTRE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ACT BRUMBIES v HURRICANES<\/p>\n<p>KO T-MIN 30: Crowd starts to build<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">A slower build to the crowd than last night but expect it to fill up as the game continues with the Reds-Blues afterwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The &#8216;Canes have won the toss, will kick off and run right to left.<\/p>\n<p>KO T-MIN 60:\u00a0Alaalatoa out for Brumbies<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">A massive blow for the Brumbies with Allan Alaalatoa out with a concussion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">He&#8217;ll miss this week&#8217;s game along with likely next week&#8217;s clash with the Queensland Reds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Rhys van Nek replaces him in the starting side.<\/p>\n<p>PRE GAME: WELCOME<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Welcome to Day Two of Super Round in Christchurch as we prepare for two blockbuster trans-Tasman derbies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">It&#8217;ll start with the ACT Brumbies looking to do the clean sweep over the Kiwi teams as they face the Hurricanes, with the Queensland Reds taking on the Blues shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Another sell-out crowd will pack into One NZ Stadium, with jerseys scattered around the city.<\/p>\n<p>SUPER ROUND TEAMS<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 25 April 3:05 pm AEST \u2013 Hurricanes v ACT Brumbies at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">HURRICANES (1-15):\u00a0Siale Lauaki, Raymond Tuputupu, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Du&#8217;Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Ereatara Enari, Jove Rova, Josh Gray<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">BRUMBIES (1-15):\u00a0James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby MacPherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Referee:\u00a0Paul Williams<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Assistant Referees:\u00a0Angus Gardner, Angus Mabey<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">TMO:\u00a0Brett Cronan<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 25 April 5:35 pm AEST \u2013 Blues v Queensland Reds at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">BLUES (1-15):\u00a0Ben Ake, Bradley Slater, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali&#8217;i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Cole Forbes, Pita Ahki, AJ Lam, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Josh Beehre, Torian Barnes, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Xavi Taele<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">REDS (1-15):\u00a0Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell<\/p>\n<p 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