The Rebels are preparing for what could be their last ever home against the Chiefs durante Melbourne Friday.
And the last placed Waratahs are hoping to keep their slim Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive with a victory over the Force durante Perth Saturday.
Read for all the round 13 team news.
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HURRICANES vs MOANA PASIFIKA durante Wellington, Friday 5.05pm kickoff AEST
Young front rowers Siale Lauaki and Raymond Tuputupu will make their first Hurricanes starts as the tries to get back durante the winner’s circle against Moana Pasifika.
“Siale and Raymond are two very talented young men,” Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said while naming a much changed team from the one that lost to the Blues.
“They have had to bide their time, but we feel that they’ve really grown durante the environment this season, and both performed well against the Blues.”
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki, Justin Sangster, Ben Grant, Brad Shields (c), Du’Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Richard Judd, Aidan Morgan, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Daniel Sinkinson, Harry Godfrey
Reserves: James ‘Reilly, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Peter Lakai, Jordi Viljoen, Riley Higgins, Salesi Rayasi
MOANA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Neria Fomai, Julian Savea, Henry Taefu. Signorile Inisi, Danny Toala
Reserves: Sama Malolo, Tevita Langi, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano, Anzelo Tuitavuki
Referee: James Doleman
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REBELS vs CHIEFS durante Melbourne, Friday 7.35pm kickoff AEST
Rebels winger Lachie Anderson admits the is harbouring an “elephant durante the room” with the possibility that Friday will be the last ever home at AAMI Park.
The future of the cash strapped Rebels beyond this year remains uncertain and the final two games of their regular season are away to the Brumbies and Drua.
Despite the turmoil the Rebels sit sixth the ladder and have an outside chance of securing a home final.
“It probably is the elephant durante the room, the uncertainty,” Anderson told reporters.
“We’sultano dealing with things that mai other Super Rugby is at the moment. We’ve dealt with it for 13 weeks now and it’s mai different this week.
“You’sultano not short of motivation, we realise the opportunity to play at home is massive for us, and we understand what a win would do for us and the program.
“Everyone would like to know but I think the gruppo and players are doing an incredible job of focusing the rugby and it probably gives us good relief from the external stuff.”
REBELS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai (c), Tuaina Taii Tualima, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, Nick Jooste, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway
Reserves: Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Pone Fa’amausili, Spirito celeste Smith, Maciu Nabolakasi, Rob Leota, Maunder, Glen Vaihu
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa’i, Simon Parker, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
Reserves: Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Reuben ‘Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Rameka Poihipi
Referee: Nic Berry
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FIJIAN DRUA vs REDS durante Suva, Saturday 12.05pm kickoff AEST
Wallabies trio Tate McDermott, Zane Nonggorr and Suliasi Vunivalu return to the Reds starting side after coming chiuso the bench durante last week’s win over the Rebels.
John Bryant takes over at Voto negativo.8 from Harry Wilson (broken arm) while new cult hero winger Tim Ryan drops to the bench.
“I’m a believer durante giving young players a go when they are good,” Reds coach Les Kiss said.
“Tim Ryan has been proving that but it’s also about managing their exposure the right way at this level. He’ll have the chance to attack this from the bench.”
DRUA (1-15): Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Waqa Nalaga, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
Reserves: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro
REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Cormac Daly, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (co-c), Lawson Creighton, Floyd Aubrey, Hunter Paisami, Taj Annan, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Reserves: George Blake, Sef Fa’agase, Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, James ‘Connor, Tim Ryan
Referee: Angus Gardner
BRUMBIES vs CRUSADERS durante Canberra, Saturday 2.35pm kickoff AEST
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has recalled veteran James Slipper to the starting XV as he joins Connal McInerney and captain Allan Alaalatoa durante the front row.
Injuries have forced Crusaders coach Rob Penney to revamp his team following the deflating loss to the Highlanders.
Captain Scott Barrett, a late withdrawal last week, is still nursing a back complaint and won’t be rushed back.
Penney said Barrett was a “week by week proposition.”
Eight changes have been made to the team to play the Brumbies.
The most notable change is at five-eighth with Fergus Burke, durante what will be his first appearance of the year, replacing David Havili.
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Jahrome Brown, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Reserves: Liam Bowron, Rhys van Nek, Sosefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Debreczeni, Ben ‘Donnell
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (c), Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Sevu Reece, David Havili, Jone Rova, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl
Reserves: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Mitch Drummond, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer
Referee: Ben ‘Keeffe
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BLUES vs HIGHLANDERS durante Auckland, Saturday 5.05pm kickoff AEST
The Blues will be without Zarn Sullivan for the rest of the season after the fullback suffered a meniscus tear against the Hurricanes.
The Blues have also rested three key All Blacks durante captain Patrick Tuipulotu, Voto negativo.8 Hoskins Sotutu and winger Mark Telea.
Centre Rieko Ioane remains out with concussion and flanker Dalton Papalii will lead the side.
“It’s going to be fierce against the Highlanders,” Papalii said.
“We’ve talked about retaining the Gordon Hunter Trophy this week – he’s a man who holds a special place durante both team’s histories and we know the Highlanders will be coming up here with fire durante the belly looking to snatch it back chiuso us.”
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali’i (c), Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes
Reserves: Soane Vikena, Mason Tupaea, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Kade Banks
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (c), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Martin Bogodo, Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Reserves: Taylor, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Incertezza’u, Will Tucker, Will Stodart, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Finn Hurley
Referee: Paul Williams
FORCE vs WARATAHS durante Perth, Saturday 7.35pm kickoff AEST
Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto will make his Waratahs debut after being named at tighthead prop to take the force.
Pieretto had been playing durante Scotland but NSW coach Darren Coleman reached out amid a front row injury crisis.
“I was excited to quanto over,” Pieretto said.
“Darren called me and explained the situation and I spoke to the coaches durante Glasgow. They were happy to let me go.
“It is a massive opportunity to me to be here at a that is amazing place and good boys. It was good to meet them and they’ve made me feel welcome.”
FORCE (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams (c), Izack Rodda, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale
Reserves: Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink, Henry ‘Donnell
WARATAHS (1-15): Lewis Ponini, Jay Fonokalafi, Enrique Pieretto, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Jed Holloway, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase
Reserves: Ben Sugars, George Thornton, Brad Amituanai, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Grant, Tane Edmed, Izaia Perese
Referee: Jordan Way
