Spherical 11 is highlighted by three crunch trans-Tasman clashes, two of which will probably be performed on Anzac Day itself.
All, nevertheless, are massively necessary when it comes to the playoffs. And New Zealand groups are nonetheless with no win on Australian soil in 2025; maybe that is the week the place that every one modifications?
Learn on for all lineups, suggestions and harm updates.
Good luck together with your suggestions.
Friday, April 25
Chiefs vs. Power
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.
Power: 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 Power have lengthy struggled throughout the ditch and whereas they are going to give a greater account of themselves right here, the Chiefs merely have an excessive amount of firepower at dwelling. Chiefs by 18.
High Fantasy choose: Search for Daniel Rona to supply the ending for the Chiefs out extensive.
Odds [tab.com.au]: Chiefs $1.04, -20.5 $1.85; Power $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 Means; Assistant Referees: Nick Berry, Jordan Kaminski; TMO: James Leckie
Prediction: The second of three huge trans-Tasman clashes this weekend, these two groups turned on a golden-point thriller after they final met in Brisbane. The Reds will probably be recent off final week’s bye, and have regained Jock Campbell at 15, however their lineout stays a fear. The Blues very almost knocked off the Crusaders final week, and seemed 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.
High Fantasy choose: Hoskins Sotutu has constructed into this season properly, that is the type of open sport 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, Fantastic 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 dwelling has largely been poor once more this yr. This fixture does off them a greater shot at a highway 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.
High Fantasy choose: Search for Ardie Savea to boss this sport 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 rise up for the southern derby, however the Crusaders are working scorching and are unbeaten since they have been upset by Moana a couple of weeks in the past. This will probably be a quick, up-tempo sport through which Will Jordan can run amok. Crusaders by 15.
High Fantasy choose: Macca Springer ought to be the beneficiary of some working 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 either side besides. 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 dwelling after their shut-out win over Moana Pasifika, whereas the Canes will probably 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.
High Fantasy choose: Billy Pollard is a try-scoring machine behind the Brumbies maul that ought 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
Harm Ward
Brumbies
Jack Debreczeni (groin, TBC), Harry Vella (knee, 1 week), Kadin Pritchard (knee MCL, 2 weeks), Charlie Cale (decrease again harm, timeline TBC), Ben O’Donnell (hamstring), Tevita Alatini (ACL, TBC), Blake Schoupp (Achilles, season)
Blues
Dalton Papali’i (ankle), Caleb Clarke (thigh), Marcel Renata (calf), Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (neck, season), Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
Chiefs
Damian McKenzie, Hand, Returning quickly, Leroy Carter, (Foot, Returning quickly), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Hamstring, Returning quickly), Liam Coombes-Fabling (Knee, Mid-term) Fiti Sa (Shoulder, Lengthy-term), Rameka Poihipi (Knee, Season)
Crusaders
Ethan Blackadder (hamstring/TBC), Dom Gardiner (foot/TBC), Jonny Lee (calf/4 weeks), Lewis Ponini (calf/ 4-6 weeks), Braydon Ennor (hamstring/2 weeks), George Bell (foot/ 4-6 weeks), Finlay Brewis (shoulder/season)
Fijian Drua
Meli Derenalagi (knee/long-term), Tuidraki Samusamuvodre (knee/short-term), Ilaisa Droasese (wrist/short-term), Epeli Momo (knee/long-term), Frank Lomani (shoulder/short-term), Caleb Muntz (shoulder/short-term)
Highlanders
Caleb Tangitau (Groin / 1-2 weeks), Tanielu Tele’a (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks), Jona Nareki (Knee/ 1-2 weeks), Daniel Lienert-Brown (Foot / 1-2 weeks), Nikora Broughton (Knee / MCL 5-7 weeks), Finn Hurley (Quad / Season), Hayden Michaels (Hamstring / Season), Ajay Faleafaga (Hand / Season), James Arscott (Shoulder / TBC)
Hurricanes
Brett Cameron (knee/season), Devan Flanders (ankle/spherical 13-14), Harry Godfrey (decrease leg/spherical 13-14), Isaia Walker-Leawere (concussion/spherical 12), Asafo Aumua (concussion/spherical 12), Peter Umaga-Jensen (concussion/spherical 12)
Moana Pasifika
James Lay (neck), Lotu Inisi (knee), Michael Curry (neck), Neria Fomai (knee/season), Sama Malolo (shoulder), Samiuela Moli (rib), Sione Mafile’o (neck), Solomon Alaimalo (foot)
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
Filipo Daugunu, Matt Faessler, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
Western Power,
Vaiolini Ekuasi (shoulder), Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee), Hoopert (knee), Brandon Paenga-Amosa (ankle), Divad Palu (shoulder), Marley Pearce (shoulder), Dylan Pietsch (quad), Matt Proctor (shoulder), Nic White (head harm protocols)
Suspensions
Drua: Motikiai Murray (Spherical 9)
Highlanders: Sean Withy (Spherical 12)
All odds appropriate at time of publication.
