{"id":697186,"date":"2026-05-27T05:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/697186\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T05:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:08:11","slug":"fantasy-super-rugby-team-lists-and-injuries-for-round-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/697186\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Super Rugby: Team lists and injuries for Round 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve made it – the final round of Super Rugby Pacific\u2019s regular season!<\/p>\n

The Hurricanes, who locked up top spot on the ladder in Round 15, open the weekend against a Crusaders side full of confidence after ending the Chiefs\u2019 winning streak. <\/p>\n

The Reds will look to build momentum ahead of Finals, while Saturday night sees a blockbuster clash between the second-placed Chiefs and third-placed Blues.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, the Brumbies host Moana Pasifika in what could be the club\u2019s final Super Rugby Pacific match, before the Force and Waratahs close out the round in Perth.<\/p>\n

If you haven’t already, join Sport Nation’s official Fantasy Super Rugby<\/a> league today – now, here are the team lists and unavailabilities for Round 16 with all start times in NZST.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 29 – 7.05pm kick-off at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch.<\/p>\n

CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor (VC), Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (C), Dallas McLeod, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl<\/p>\n

Bench: Manumaua Letiu, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Liam Jack, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Taha Kemara, Cooper Roberts (debut)<\/p>\n

Injuries: Cullen Grace (knee), Tahlor Cahill (hamstring), Braydon Ennor (hamstring), George Bell (calf), Maloni Kunawave (hamstring), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (neck), Aki Tuivailala (concussion), Scott Barrett (back, season), Will Jordan (calf, season), Xavier Saifoloi (shoulder, season), Will Tucker (shoulder, season), Toby Bell (shoulder, season), Mitch Drummond (shoulder, season), James White (shoulder, season), Tamaiti Williams (discitis, season)<\/p>\n

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Raymond Tuputupu, Tyrel Lomax, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Cooper Flanders, Arese Poliko, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Kini Naholo, Jone Rova, Josh Timu, Taniela Filimone, Josh Moorby<\/p>\n

Bench: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Tom Allen, Matolu Petaia, Jordi Viljoen, Lucas Cashmore, Bailyn Sullivan<\/p>\n

Injuries: Siale Lauaki (hamstring), Du\u2019Plessis Kirifi (shoulder), Devan Flanders (concussion), Brett Cameron (knee, season), Harry Godfrey (knee, season), Riley Higgins (shoulder, season), Ngane Punivai (shoulder), Anaru Paenga-Morgan (concussion), Fehi Fineanganofo (hamstring), Jordie Barrett (hamstring), Drew Wild (shoulder)<\/p>\n

Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua <\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, May 29 – 9.35pm kick-off at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.<\/p>\n

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Treyvon Pritchard<\/p>\n

Bench: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Massimo De Lutiis, Vaiuta Latu, Joe Brial, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu<\/p>\n

Injuries: Nicholas Conway, Frankie Goldsbrough, Isaac Henry, Trevor King, Tom Lynagh, Kingsley Uys, John Bryant<\/p>\n

DRUA (1-15): Meli Tuni, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (c), Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines Leleiwasa, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Manasa Mataele, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula<\/p>\n

Bench: Sairusi Ravudi, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Joseva Tamani, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Simione Kuruvoli, Virimi Vakatawa<\/p>\n

Injuries: Mesake Vocevoce (back), Haereiti Hetet (shoulder), Ponipate Loganimasi (arm), Motikiai Murray (arm), Epeli Momo (knee)<\/p>\n

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika <\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30 – 4.35pm kick-off at GIO Stadium, Canberra.<\/p>\n

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Lachlan Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright<\/p>\n

Bench: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton<\/p>\n

Injuries: Kye Oates (leg), Dan Nelson (leg), Tuaina Taii Tualima (shoulder), Ollie Sapsford (knee)<\/p>\n

MOANA (1-15): Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millennium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Faletoi Peni, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, William Havili<\/p>\n

Bench: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Sam Tuitupou Ah-Hing, Melani Matavao, Tevita Latu, Tuna Tuitama<\/p>\n

Injuries: Jimmy Tupou (back), Jonathan Taumateine (calf), Julian Savea (shoulder), Lalomilo Lalomilo (calf), Monu Moli (foot), Ngani Laumape (knee), Niko Jones (calf), Tevita Ofa (finger), Tito Tuipulotu (thumb), Tupou Afungia (neck)<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30 – 7.05pm kick-off at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.<\/p>\n

CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Tyrone Thompson, George Dyer, Seuseu Naotia Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Wallace Sititi (c), Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Kyren Taumoefolau, Reon Paul, Daniel Rona, Daniel Sinkinson, Liam Coombes-Fabling<\/p>\n

Bench: Brodie McAlister, Benet Kumeroa, Keran van Staden, Fiti Sa, Kaylum Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Lalakai Foketi<\/p>\n

Injuries: Emoni Narawa (foot), Damian McKenzie (concussion), Reuben O\u2019Neill (concussion), Leroy Carter (hamstring), Etene Nanai-Seturo, Jayden Sa (shoulder, season), Isaac Hutchinson (concussion), Ollie Norris (knee), Xavier Roe (hamstring), Luke Jacobson (rest), Quinn Tupaea (rest), Tupou Vai\u2019i (rest)<\/p>\n

BLUES (1-15): Mason Tupaea, James Mullan, Marcel Renata, Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner (c), Malachi Wrampling, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan.<\/p>\n

Bench: Eli Oudenryn (debut), Joshua Fusitu\u2019a, Flyn Yates, Laghlan McWhannell, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Corey Evans, Codemeru Vai. <\/p>\n

Injuries: Ben Ake (ankle), Beauden Barrett (quad), James Cameron (legs, season), Cameron Christie (knee, season), Hemopo Cunningham (foot, season), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Jordan Lay (concussion), Sam Matenga (neck), Dalton Papali\u2019i (jaw), Bradley Slater (concussion), Patrick Tuipulotu (neck)<\/p>\n

Western Force vs NSW Waratahs <\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30 – 9.35pm kick-off at HBF Park, Perth.<\/p>\n

FORCE (1-15): Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vailoni Ekuasi, Nathan Hastie, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Zac Lomax, Mac Grealy<\/p>\n

Bench: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Sef Fa’agase, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Boston Fakafanua, Kurtley Beale<\/p>\n

Injuries: Alex Harford (shoulder), Tom Robertson (calf), Darby Lancaster (ankle, season), Henry Robertson (ACL, season)<\/p>\n

WARATAHS (1-15): Jack Barrett, Ioane Moananu, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Angus Scott-Young, Jamie Adamson, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Bowen, Andrew Kellaway, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Harry Potter, Max Jorgensen<\/p>\n

Bench: Oniti Finau, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai, Ben Grant, Clem Halaholo, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly<\/p>\n

Injuries: Angus Blyth (ankle), Ethan Dobbins (foot), Austin Durbidge (concussion), Folau Faingaa (knee), Charlie Gamble (thumb), Tom Lambert (knee)<\/p>\n

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