Spherical 11 is highlighted by three crunch trans-Tasman clashes, two of which will likely be performed on Anzac Day itself.
All, nonetheless, are massively essential when it comes to the playoffs. And New Zealand groups are nonetheless and not using a win on Australian soil in 2025; maybe that is the week the place that every one modifications?
Learn on for all lineups, ideas and harm updates.
Good luck along with your ideas.
Friday, April 25
Chiefs vs. Drive
Blake Park, Mount Manganui, 5:05pm (AEST)
Chiefs: Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Josh Jacomb, Cortez Ratima; Luke Jacobson, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vaa’i, Josh Lord, George Dyer, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross. Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kaleb Trask.
Drive: Mac Grealy, Harry Potter, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Ben Donaldson, Henry Robertson; Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams, Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Ryan Coxon. Replacements: Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Josh Smith, am Carter, Reed Prinsep, Doug Philipson, Max Burey, George Poolman
Officers: James Doleman; Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Fraser Hannon; TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction: Damian McKenzie has been rested for this one, with Josh Jacomb taking on at No. 10. The Chiefs have in any other case named an imposing beginning XV, whereas Wallace Sititi will make his first look of the yr of the bench. The Drive have lengthy struggled throughout the ditch and whereas they may give a greater account of themselves right here, the Chiefs merely have an excessive amount of firepower at house. Chiefs by 18.
Prime Fantasy choose: Search for Daniel Rona to supply the ending for the Chiefs out large.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Chiefs $1.04, -20.5 $1.85; Drive $10, +20.5 $1.95
Queensland Reds vs. Blues
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 7:35pm (AEST)
Reds: Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Dre Pakeko, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott; Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Zane Nonggorr, Richie Asiata, Sef Fa’agase. Replacements: George Blake, Alex Hodgman, Massimo de Lutiis, Angus Blyth, Ryan Smith, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Heremaia Murray.
Blues: Zarn Sullivan, Cole Forbes, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Mark Tele’a, Harry Plummer, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Anton Segner, Cam Christie, Josh Beehre, Patrick Tuipulotu, Angus Ta’avao, Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu’a. Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Mason Tupaea, Hamdahn Tuipulotu, Laghlan McWhannell, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Beauden Barrett, Corey Evans.
Officers: Jordan Manner; Assistant Referees: Nick Berry, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction: The second of three large trans-Tasman clashes this weekend, these two groups turned on a golden-point thriller once they final met in Brisbane. The Reds will likely be recent off final week’s bye, and have regained Jock Campbell at 15, however their lineout stays a fear. The Blues very practically knocked off the Crusaders final week, and appeared to have turned the nook. Beauden Barrett’s inclusion on the bench suggests Blues coach Vern Cotter sees this taking place to the wire. Blues by 2.
Prime Fantasy choose: Hoskins Sotutu has constructed into this season properly, that is the form of open recreation he can excel in.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Reds $1.75, -1.5 $1.90; Blues $2.05, +1.5 $1.90
Saturday, April 26
Moana Pasifika vs. Fijian Drua
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, 2:35pm (AEST)
Pasifika: William Havili, Tevita Ofa, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Danny Toala, Advantageous Inisi, Jackson Backyard-Bachop, Jonathan Taumateine; Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Ardie Savea (capt), Miracle Faiilagi, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Feleti Sae -Ta’ufo’ou, Millenium Sanerivi, Tito Tuipulotu. Replacements: Tomasi Maka, Monu Moli, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Patrick Pellegrini, Julian Savea.
Drua: Vuate Karawalevu, Taniela Rakuro, Inia Tabuavou, Isikeli Rabitu, Ponipate Longanimasi, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Simione Kuruvoli; Inia Tabuavou, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray, Etonia Waqa, Leone Rotuisolia, Isoa Nasilasila, Samu Tawake, Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Ravai. Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Meli Tuni, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Elia Canakaivata, Leone Nawai, Kemu Valetini, Selestino Ravutaumada
Officers: Angus Gardner; Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Marcus Playle; TMO: Glenn Newman
Prediction: The Drua received simply their second win of the season final week, however their kind away from house has largely been poor once more this yr. This fixture does off them a greater shot at a street win, although Ardie Savea’s return pushed the ledger in favour of Pasifika. Moana will even profit from the return of William Havili on the again. Pasifika by 7.
Prime Fantasy choose: Search for Ardie Savea to boss this recreation after sitting out final week’s loss to the Brumbies.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Moana $1.45, -6.5 $1.90; Drua $2.70, +6.5 $1.90
Highlanders vs. Crusaders
Forysth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 5:05pm (AEST)
Highlanders: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Jake Te Hiwi, Folau Fakatava; Will Stodart, Sean Withy, Te Kamaka Howden, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Saula Mau, Soane Vikena, Ethan de Groot. Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Olive Haig, Veveni Lasaqa, Nathan Hastie, Sam Gilbert, Josh Whaanga.
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, David Havili (capt), Macca Springer, Taha Kemara, Noah Hotham; Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Xavier Saifoloi, Jamie Hannah, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, George Bower. Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Tamaiti Williams, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Chay Fihaki.
Officers: Damon Murphy; Assistant Referees: Jeremy Markey, Jackson Henshaw; TMO: Brett Cronan
Prediction: It is actually make-or-break time for the Highlanders, who cannot afford to lose this one. They all the time stand up for the southern derby, however the Crusaders are operating sizzling and are unbeaten since they had been upset by Moana a number of weeks in the past. This will likely be a quick, up-tempo recreation wherein Will Jordan can run amok. Crusaders by 15.
Prime Fantasy choose: Macca Springer needs to be the beneficiary of some operating Crusaders rugby.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Highlanders $3.80, +10.5 $1.85; Crusaders $1.26, -10.5 $1.95
Brumbies vs. Hurricanes
GIO Stadium, Canberra, 7:35pm (AEST)
Brumbies: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Len Ikitau, David Feliuai, Corey Tooke, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan; Tuaina Taii Tualima, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Tom Hooper, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper. Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Rory Scott, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford.
Hurricanes: Callum Harkin, Ngatungane Punivai, Billy Proctor, Riley, Higgins, Kini Naholo, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brad Shields, Zach Gallagher, Caleb Delany, Pasilio Tosi, Raymond Tuputupu, Tevita Mafileo. Replacements: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Will Tucker, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Bailyn Sullivan.
Officers: Paul Williams; Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter; TMO: Richard Kelly
Prediction: This looms as the sport of the weekend, and a significant one for each side as well. The Brumbies need to keep in contact with the highest two, whereas the Hurricanes cannot afford too many extra defeats in the event that they need to play finals soccer. The Brumbies are deserved favourites at house after their shut-out win over Moana Pasifika, whereas the Canes will likely be kicking themselves over a few of their errors in Perth. Search for the Brumbies to use the squeeze up entrance and draw back from the Hurricanes late. Brumbies by 5.
Prime Fantasy choose: Billy Pollard is a try-scoring machine in the back of the Brumbies maul that needs to be profitable once more this weekend.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Brumbies $1.45, -5.5 $1.90; Hurricanes $2.70, +5.5 $1.90
Damage Ward
Brumbies
Kadin Pritchard (return to play protocol, concussion, anticipated again Spherical 9), Charlie Cale (decrease again harm, timeline TBC), Ben O’Donnell (hamstring operation), Tevita Alatini (ACL), Harry Vella (ACL)
Blues
PJ Sheck (shoulder), Ben Ake (shoulder), Adrian Choat (knee), Taufa Funaki (shoulder), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck), , Sam Darry (shoulder, season), AJ Lam (leg).
Chiefs
Simon Parker (Knee, Brief-term), Josh Lord (Knee, Mid-term), Rameka Poihipi (Knee, Season), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Hamstring, Lengthy-term), Liam Coombes-Fabling (Knee, Mid-term), Fiti Sa, (Shoulder, Lengthy-term)
Dom Gardiner (Hamstring/ 2 weeks) Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring/ 3-4 weeks) Kyle Preston (Rib/1-2 weeks) Kershawl Sykes-Martin (Knee/ 2 weeks) George Bell (Foot/season) Braydon Ennor (Hamstring/TBC) Finlay Brewis (Shoulder/season)
Fijian Drua
Epeli Momo (Knee)
Highlanders
Oliver Haig (Foot / 2 weeks ) Jonah Lowe (ACL / 1-2 weeks ) Finn Hurley (Quad / TBC) Nikora Broughton (Rib Damage / 1-2 weeks) Hugh Renton (Groin /1-2 weeks)
Hurricanes
Brett Cameron (Knee/season) Devan Flanders (Ankle/ Spherical 12) Tjay Clarke (Shoulder/ Spherical 11) Daniel Sinkinson (Hamstring/ Spherical 8) Riley Higgins (Hand/ Spherical 8) Harry Godfrey (Decrease Leg/Spherical 11) Billy Proctor (Achilles/ TBC)
Moana Pasifika
James Lay (elbow) Losi Filipo (shoulder) Lotu Inisi (hamstring) Michael Curry (shoulder harm) Samiuela Moli (hamstring) Sione Havili Talitui (ankle)
NSW Waratahs
Max Jorgensen (ankle), Jake Gordon (medial ligament) Mahe Vailanu (damaged arm) Dave Porecki (calf) Fergus Lee-Warner (foot) Lucas Ripley (shoulder)
Queensland Reds
Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsborough, Mason Gordon Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Liam Wright, Matt Faessler
Western Drive,
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee) Harry Hoopert (knee) Divad Palu (shoulder) Matt Proctor (shoulder) Papillon Sevele (knee)
Suspensions
Drua: Motikiai Murray (Spherical 9)
Highlanders: Sean Withy (Spherical 12)
All odds appropriate at time of publication.
