Team Selection - Round 3 - Super Rugby

Hurricanes  vs  Brumbies

Hurricanes

15  Chase Tiatia, 14  Vince Aso, 13  Matt Proctor, 12  Ngani Luamape, 11  Ben Lam, 10   Beauden Barrett, 9  TJ Peranara, 8  Ardie Savea, 7  Du Plessis Kirifi, 6  Vaea Fifita, 5  Liam Mitchell, 4  James Blackwell, 3  Ben May, 2  Dane Coles (c), 1  Chris Eves 

Replacements  :  16  Ricky Riccitelli, 17   Xavier Numia, 18  Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 19  Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20  Reed Prinseep, 21  Richard Judd, 22  Jackson Garden- Bachop, 23  Wes Goosen

Brumbies

15   Tom Banks,  14  Andy Muirhead, 13  Tevita Kuridrani, 12  Irae  Simone, 11  Chance Peni, 10  Christian Leali’ifano, 9  Joe Powell, 8  Lachlan McCaffrey, 7  David Pocock, 6  Pete  Samu, 5  blake Enever, 4  Rory Arnold, 3  Allan Alaalatoa, 2  Falou  Fainga’a, 1  Scott Sio

Replacements   :    16  Josh  Mann-Rhea, 17  James  Slipper, 18  Leslie  Leauli’i’fano, 19  Dancy Swain, 20  Tom  Cusack, 21  Matt Lucas, 22  Wharenai  Hawera, 23  Tom  Wright    

Rebels  vs  Highlanders  

Rebels

15  Dane Haylett-Petty (c), 14  Jack Maddocks, 13  Tom English, 12  Billy Meakes, 11  Marika Koroibete, 10  Quade Cooper, 9  Will Genia, 8  Isi Naisarani, 7  Brad Wilkin, 6  Angus Cottrell, 5  Matt Philip, 4  Luke Jones, 3  Sam Talakai, 2  Anaru Rangi, 1  Tetera Faulkner

Replacements  : 16  Robbie Abel, 17  Matt Gibbon, 18  Jermain Ainsley, 19  Adam Coleman, 20  Richard Hardwick, 21  Rob Leota, 22  Michael Ruru, 23  Reece Hodge

Highlanders

15  Josh Ioane, 14  Waisake Naholo, 13  Thomas Umaga-Jensen, 12  Teihorangi Walden, 11  Josh McKay, 10  Bryn Gatland,  9  Kayne Hammington, 8  Elliot Dixon, 7  Jimmy Lentjes, 6  Shannon Frizell, 5  Pari Pari Parkinson, 4  Jackson Hemopoe, 3  Siate Tokolahi, 2  Ash Dixon (c), 1  Daniel Lienart-Brown

Replacements  :  16  Ricky Jackson, 17  Ayden Johnstone,  18  Josh Iosefa-Scott, 19  Tom Franklin, 20   Marino Mikaele- Tu'u, 21  Folau Fakatava, 22  Patelisio Tomkinson, 23  Marty Banks

Chiefs  vs  Sunwolves

Chiefs

15  Shaun Stevenson, 14  Sean Wainui, 13 Tumua Manu, 12  Orbyn Ledger, 11  Etene Nanai-Seturo. 10  Damian McKenzie, 9  Brad Webber, 8  Taleni Seu, 7  Mitchell Karpik, 6  Mitchell Brown, 5   Michael Allardice, 4  Brodie Retallick (c), 3. Angus Ta'avao, 2  Samisoni Taukeiaho, 1  Aidan Ross

Replacements  :   16  Bradley Slater,  17  Tevita Mafileo, 18   Sosefo Kautai, 19 Jesse Parete, 20.  Lachlan Boshier, 21  Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 22  Alex Nankivell, 23  Ataata Moeakiola

Sunwolves

15  Jason Emery, 14  Gerhard van den Heever, 13  Shane Gates, 12  Michael Little, 11  Jamie Henry, 10  Hayden Parker, 9   Kaito Shigeno, 8  Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, 7  Shuhei Matsuhashi, 6  Hendrik Tui, 5  Uwe Helu, 4  Luke Thompson, 3  Hiroshi Yamashita, 2  Atsushi Sakate, 1  Pauliasi Manu

Replacements  : 16  Nathan Vella, 17  Sam Prattley, 18  Asaeli Ai Valu, 19  Tom Rowe, 20  James Moore, 21  Jamie Booth, 22  Phil Burleigh, 23  Rikiya Matsuda

Reds  vs  Crusaders

Reds

15   Bryce Hegarty, 14  Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13  Jordan  Petaia, 12  Samu Kerevi (c), 11  Sefa Naivalu, 10  Hamish  Stewart,   9  Moses Sorovi, 8  Angus Scott-Young, 7  Liam, Wright, 6  Lukhan Salakaio-Lotu, 5  Harry  Hockings, 4   Izack  Rodda, 3  Taniela Tupou, 2   Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1  Feao Fotuaika

Replacements  :   16  Alex Mafi, 17  JP  Smith, 18  Ruan Smith, 19  Caleb Timu,  20  Scott Higginbotham, 21  Tate McDermott, 22  Duncan Paia’aua, 23  Isaac Lucas     

Crusaders

15  Will Jordan, 14  Braydon Ennor, 13  Jack Goodhue, 12  Tim Bateman, 11  George Bridge, 10  Richie Mo’unga, 9  Mitchell  Drummond, 8   Whetokamokamo  Douglas, 7  Matt Todd  (c), 6  Tom Sanders, 5  Quinten Strange, 4  Scott Barrett, 3  Owen Franks, 2  Andrew Makalio, 1  Joe Moodie

Replacements  :   16  Ben  Funnell, 17  Harry  Allan, 18  Michael  Alaalatoa, 19  Luke Romano, 20  Jordan Taufua, 21  Bryn Hall, 22  Mitchell Hunt, 23  David Havili     

Lions  vs  Bulls

Lions

15   Andries Coetzee, 14  Ruan Combrinck, 13  Lionel Mapoe, 12  Harold Vorster, 11  Aphiwe Dyantyi, 10  Elton Jantjies 9  Nic Groom, 8  Hacjivah Dayimani, 7  Marnus Schoeman, 6  Kwagga Smith, 5  Stephan Lewies, 4  Rhyno Herbst, 3  Carlu Sadie, 2  Malcolm Marx (c), 1  Dylan Smith

Replacements  : 16  Pieter Jansen, 17  Sti Sithole, 18  Frans van Wyk, 19  Robert Kruger, 20  Vincent Tshituka, 21  Ross Cronje, 22  Franco Naude, 23  Courtnall Skosa

Bulls

15  Warrick Gelant, 14  Cornal Hendricks, 13  Jesse Kriel, 12  Dylan Sage, 11  Rosko Specman, 10  Handre Pollard (c), 9      Embrose Papier, 8  Duane Vermeulen, 7   Hanro Liebenberg, 6  Ruan Steenkamp, 5  Eli Snyman, 4 J ason Jenkins, 3  Trevor Nyakane, 2  Schalk Brits, 1  Lizo Gqoboka

Replacements  : 16  Corniel Els, 17  Simphiwe Matanzima, 18  Dayan van der Westhuizen, 19  Jannes Kirsten, 20  Tim Agaba, 21  Ivan van Zyl, 22  Manie Libbok, 23  Divan Rossouw

Sharks  vs  Stormers

Sharks

15  Aphelele Fassi, 14   Sbu Nkosi,  13   Lukhanyo Am, 12   Andre Esterhuizen, 11   Makazole Mapimpi, 10  Robert du Preez,  9  Louis Schreuder (c),  8  Daniel du Preez, 7  Tyler Paul, 6  Jacques Vermeulen, 5  Ruan Botha, 4  Hyron Andrews, 3  Coenie Oosthuizen, 2  Akker van der Merwe,     Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements  :    16  Kerron van Vuuren,  17  Juan Schoeman, 18  Thomas du Toit, 19  Gideon Koegelenberg,  20   Phepsi Buthelezi, 21   Cameron Wright, 22   Jeremy Ward, 23  Curwin Bosch

Stormers

15  Damian Willemse, 14  Sergeal Petersen, 13  Dan du Plessis, 12  Damian de Allende, 11  SP Marais, 10  Jean-Luc du Plessis, 9  Herschel Jantjies, 8  Sikhumbuzo Notshe,  7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6  Siya Kolisi (c), 5  JD Schickerling, 4  Eben Etzebeth, 3  Frans Malherbe, 2  Bongi Mbonambi, 1  Ali Vermaak.

Replacements   :  16  Scarra Ntubeni, 17  Corne Fourie, 18  Wilco Louw, 19  Chris van Zyl, 20  Jaco Coetzee, 21  Justin Phillips, 22  Ruhan Nel, 23  Dillyn Leyds.

Jaguares  vs  Blues

Jaguares

15  Juan  Cruz Mallia, 14  Bautista  Delguy, 13  Matias Moroni, 12  Matias Orlando (c), 11  Ramiro Moyano, 10  Joaquin  Diaz Bonilla, 9  Tomas  Cubelli. 8  Javier Ortega  Desio, 7  Marcos Kremer, 6  Pablo Matera, 5  Tomas  Lavanini, 4  Guido  Petti. 3  Santiago Medrano. 2  Augistin  Creevy, 1  Mayco  Vivas

Replacements  :   16  Julian Montoya, 17  Juan Plabo  Seizz, 18  Enrique Pieretto. 19  Matias Alemanno, 20  Rodigro Bruni, 21  Martin Landajo, 22  Santiago Gonzalez  Iglesias, 23  Joaquin  Tuculet     

Blues

15  Melani  Nanai, 14  Tanielo,  13  TJ Faiani, 12  Ma’a  Nonu,  11  Rieko Ioane, 10  Otere  Black, 9  Augustine Pulu, 8  Akira Ioane, 7  Dalton Papali’i, 6  Tom Robinson. 5  Josh Goodhue, 4  Patrick Tuipulotu  (c), 3  Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2  James  Parsons. 1  Alex  Hodgman

Replacements  :   16  Matt Moulds,17  Karl Tu’inukuafe,  18  Sione Mafileo, 19  Gerard  Cowley-Tuioti,  20  Matt Matich, 21  Jonathan  Ruru, 22  Harry Plummer, 23 Sonny Bill Wiliams     

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 Bye : Round 3 - Waratahs

 Bye : Round 4 - Stormers

 Byes : Round 5 - Bulls, Sharks and Blues

 Bye  :  Round 6 - Jaguares

 Byes : Round  7 - Lions, Brumbies, Highlanders    

A real recipe for upsets again, but also a start for some teams to improve their log positions

Hurricanes:

1. Chris Eves 2. Dane Coles 3. Ben May 4. James Blackwell 5. Liam Mitchell 6. Vaea Fifita 7. Du Plessis Kirifi 8. Ardie Savea 9. TJ Peranara 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Ben Lam 12. Ngani Luamape 13. Matt Proctor 14. Vince Aso 15. Chase Tiatia

16. Ricky Riccitelli 17. Xavier Numia 18. Jeff Toomaga-Allen 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere 20. Reed Prinseep 21. Richard Judd 22. Jackson Garden- Bachop 23. Wes Goosen

Highlanders:

1. Daniel Lienart-Brown 2. Ash Dixon 3. Siate Tokolahi 4. Jackson Hemopoe 5. Pari Pari Parkinson 6. Shannon Frizell 7. Jimmy Lentjes 8. Elliot Dixon 9. Kayne Hammington 10. Bryn Gatland 11. Josh Mckay 12. Teihorangi Walden 13. Thomas Umaga-Jensen 14. Waisake Naholo 15. Josh Ioane

16. Ricky Jackson 17. Ayden Johnstone 18. Josh Iosefa-Scott 19. Tom Franklin 20. Marino Mikaele- Tu'u 21. Folau Fakatava 22. Patelisio Tomkinson 23. Marty Banks

Thanks  Luke

Hurricanes and Highlanders updated

Thanks  Luke

Hurricanes and Highlanders updated

1. Tetera Faulkner

2. Anaru Rangi

3. Sam Talakai

4. Luke Jones

5. Matt Philip

6. Angus Cottrell

7. Brad Wilkin

8. Isi Naisarani

9. Will Genia

10. Quade Cooper

11. Marika Koroibete

12. Billy Meakes

13. Tom English

14. Jack Maddocks

15. Dane Haylett-Petty

Reserves

16. Robbie Abel

17. Matt Gibbon

18. Jermaine Ainsley

19. Adam Coleman

20. Richard Hardwick

21. Rob Leota

22. Michael Ruru

23. Reece Hodge

Thanks Rooinek

Rebels updated

I see rather serious problems for both the Hurricanes and the Highlanders this weekend.  Fat is I think the Rebels will beat the Highlanders.  

Brumbies:

15 Tom Banks, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Irae Simone, 11 Chance Peni, 10 Christian Lealiifano, 9 Joe Powell, 8 Lachlan McCaffrey, 7 David Pocock, 6 Pete Samu, 5 Blake Enever, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Scott Sio

Replacements: 16 Josh Mann-Rea, 17 James Slipper, 18 Leslie Leauluaialii-Makin, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Tom Cusack, 21 Matt Lucas, 22 Wharenui Hawera, 23 Tom Wright

ABF  

Thanks - Brumbies updated

Bulls

15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Dylan Sage, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Handré Pollard (captain), 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Hanro Liebenberg, 6 Ruan Steenkamp, 5 Eli Snyman, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Lizo Gqoboka

Substitutes: 16 Corniel Els, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Dayan van der Westhuizen, 19 Jannes Kirsten, 20 Tim Agaba, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Divan Rossouw

Thanks CC - Bulls updated.   .  

Crusaders and Reds updated

Help Please - the following teams still outstanding:-

Jaguares

Chiefs:

1. Aidan Ross 2. Samisoni Taukeiaho 3. Angus Ta'Avao 4. Brodie Retallick 5. Michael Allardice 6. Mitchell Brown 7. Mitchell Karpik 8. Taleni Seu 9. Brad Webber 10. Damian Mckenzie 11. Etene Nanai-Seturo 12. Orbyn Ledger 13. Tumua Manu 14. Sean Wainui 15. Shaun Stevenson

16. Bradley Slater 17. Tevita Mafileo 18. Sosefo Kautai 19. Jesse Parete 20. Lachlan Boshier 21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 22. Alex Nankivell 23. Ataata Moeakiola

Thanks Luke -  Chiefs updated

Can this team beat he Sunwolves????????????  

Sunwolves Updated

Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder (captain), 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Tyler Paul, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Hyron Andrews, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Tendai Mtawarira

Substitutes: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Gideon Koegelenberg, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Jeremy Ward, 23 Curwin Bosch

Sharks unchanged. Nkosi's injury was obviously not as bad as it looked.

Rooinek Thanks

Sharks  updated

Lions: 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Ruan Combrinck, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Aphiwe Dyantyi, 10 Elton Jantjies 9 Nic Groom, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Marnus Schoeman, 6 Kwagga Smith, 5 Stephan Lewies, 4 Rhyno Herbst, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Malcolm Marx (captain), 1 Dylan Smith

Substitutes: 16 Pieter Jansen, 17 Sti Sithole, 18 Frans van Wyk, 19 Robert Kruger, 20 Vincent Tshituka, 21 Ross Cronje, 22 Franco Naude, 23 Courtnall Skosan

Marx named captain in Whiteley's absence and Dyantyi returns to the starting XV.

Our NZ members

ABF

Please help \ we have still the Blues and Jaguares teams outstanding.   I tried the B;lues webnsite and there is nothing.   

Can someone please help

Our NZ members

ABF

Please help \ we have still the Blues and Jaguares teams outstanding.   I tried the B;lues webnsite and there is nothing.   

Can someone please help

The Hapless Stompies: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 SP Marais, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ali Vermaak

Substitutes: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Corne Fourie, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Chris van Zyl, 20 Jaco Coetzee, 21 Justin Phillips, 22 Ruhan Nel, 23 Dillyn Leyds

This is a very strong Stormers team  - with every indication that they are better than the forwards of the Sharks and a stronger backline combination - bar for the wings.

The Stormers has a record of upsets at Kings Park and losing at Newlands.

Team updated.

Mike ... please make sure you have a full squad of 28 players ...

Gooo Giaaaantssssssssss!!!

This is getting critical -  there is as yet no teams announcements by the Blues and the Jaguares.   PLEASE HELP

Blues Updated

All teams Up dated

All teams Up dated