Hurricanes host Crusaders Super Rugby Rnd 12
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The road to the Super Rugby Pacific finals ramps up in Round 12 as the ten teams name their sides for the upcoming week.
It begins in Wellington as the Hurricanes take on the Crusaders, while the NSW Waratahs are boosted by the return of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii against the Western Force.
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The Hurricanes will be looking at try-scorer Fehi Fineanganofo on the wing to continue his epic performances so far this season.
The Crusaders will be looking for more from veterans Dallas McLeoad and Johnny McNicholl in their own backline.
On Saturday, the Fijian Drua return home to take on the Highlanders, while Moana Pasifika and the Blues battle for Auckland at North Harbour Stadkum.
The Blues have Stephen Perofeta starting at first five with Beauden Barrett in the reserves. For Moana it's playing one of their final few games at "home".
It will be the second time the Highlanders have played in Fiji - the first was 2022. They Landers accounted for Moana last weekend, but this will e a different challenge in Ba.
The round concludes with an Australian derby between the Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies, with the Chiefs on the bye.
Hurricanes v Crusaders
FRI 1 MAY: Hnry Stadium, Wellington (19:05)
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin
Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Devan Flanders, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Ethan Blackadder, Leciester Fainga'anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Johnny McNicholl
Replacements: George Bell, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Kyle Preston, Johnny Lee, Rivez Reihana
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Dan Moore
TMO: Glenn Newman
Fijian Drua v Highlanders
SAT 2 MAY: Four R Stadium, Ba (16:00)
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Joji Nasova, Virimi Vakatawa, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isikeli Rabitu
..Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Maika Tuitubou
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Sean Withy, Lucas Casey, Adam Lennox, Taine Robinson, Xavier Tito-Harris
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter
TMO: Aaron Paterson
Moana Pasifika v Blues
SAT 2 MAY: North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (19:05)
MOANA (1-15): Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Tuna Tuitama, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, Glen Vaihu
Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Veikoso Poloniati, Dominic Ropeti, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tyler Pulini
BLUES (1-15): Ben Ake, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Flyn Yates, Josh Beehre, Terrell Peita, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley
TMO: Brett Cronan