Super Rugby final round local derbies
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The final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season has a number of big names returjning and a few being rested as well
Cam Roigard is back for the Hurricanes as they try and become the first side to be the Crusaders in their new stadium in Christchurch.
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Roigard faces off against Noah Hatham.
Jordie Barrett is out with a sore hamstring for a week as Brad Shields captains the side from a loose forward role.
The Crusaders have named the capable and experienced duo of Johnny McNicol and Dallas McLeod in the backline where Sevu Reece will bring up his 100th game for the franchise.
Will Jordan is out for a few weeks but the forward pack looks settled and strong.
There's a top-three battle between the Chiefs and Blues in Hamilton, with the Blues needing to win to secure a home qualifying final.
The Blues will be captained by the consistent Anton Segner in the loose forwards Sam Nock and Stephen Perofeta are the halfback, first five combination.
The Chiefs are resting a few players since second place is secured and have a new captain in Wallace Sititi.
The Highlanders are done for the year, finishing their season with a bye.
Crusaders v Hurricanes
FRI 29 MAY: One NZ Stadium, Christchurch (19:05)
CRUSADERS (15-1) Johnny McNicholl, Chay Fihaki, Dallas McLeod, David Havili (captain), Sevu Reece, Rivez Reihana, Noah Hotham, Christian Lio-Willie, Ethan Blackadder, Dom Gardiner, Jamie Hannah, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, George Bower. Reserves: Manumaua Letiu, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Liam Jack, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preson, Taha Kemara, Cooper Roberts.
Replacements:
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Raymond Tuputupu, Tyrel Lomax, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Cooper Flanders, Arese Poliko, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Kini Naholo, Jone Rova, Josh Timu, Taniela Filimone, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Tom Allen, Matolu Petaia, Jordi Viljoen, Lucas Cashmore, Bailyn Sullivan
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley
TMO: Brett Cronan
ACT Brumbies v Moana Pasifika
SAT 30 MAY: GIO Stadium, Canberra (14:35)
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Lachlan Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton
MOANA (1-15): Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millennium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Faletoi Peni, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, William Havili
Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Sam Tuitupou Ah-Hing, Melani Matavao, Tevita Latu, Tuna Tuitama
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markey
TMO: James Leckie
Chiefs v Blues
SAT 30 APR: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton (19:05)
CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Tyrone Thompson, George Dyer, Seuseu Naotia Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Wallace Sititi (c), Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Kyren Taumoefolau, Reon Paul, Daniel Rona, Daniel Sinkinson, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Benet Kumeroa, Keran van Staden, Fiti Sa, Kaylum Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Lalakai Foketi
BLUES (1-15): Mason Tupaea, James Mullan, Marcel Renata, Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner (c), Malachi Wrampling, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Akhi, Xavi Taele, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Eli Oudenryn, Joshua Fusitu'a, Flyn Yates, Laghlan McWhannell, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Corey Evans, Codemeru Vai
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: George Myers, Matt Kellahan
TMO: Graham Cooper