Injury has forced the ACT Brumbies to make three changes to their Super Rugby squad for Round 2.
Wallabies duo David Pocock (concussion) and Henry Speight (hip) join Toni Pulu (cheekbone) on the sidelines for the Canberra club as they take on the Chiefs this Saturday.
Previously, the Queensland Reds announced Sefa Naivalu and Bryce Hegarty will make their club debuts when they travel to Dunedin for a clash with the Highlanders.
Naivalu joined the club from the Rebels during the off-season, while Hegarty was swapped to the Reds in a trade with Karmichael Hunt.
Brad Thorn’s side face a tough start to their season, after a bye in Round 1.
Aaron Smith and Shannon Frizell have also been called up to start for the Highlanders.
After coming off the bench in last week’s three-point victory over the Chiefs, Frizell and Smith will rejoin the starting 15 this week. Ash Dixon has been named to once again come off the bench for the Highlanders though, and it’s hard to argue against the tactic, given the ‘Landers finished with two tries in the last 20 minutes.
The Waratahs have also named their 15, with Kurtley Beale set to make his return to action in the number 12, while Karmichael Hunt will play at outside centre, moving into jersey 13 for the ‘Tahs.
Bookmark this page and keep checking back to The Roar throughout the week as all the Super Rugby teams are named for Round 2.
Highlanders
1. Ayden Johnstone, 2. Liam Coltman, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Jackson Hemopo, 5. Josh Dickson, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. Dillon Hunt, 8. Luke Whitelock, 9. Aaron Smith, 10. Josh Ioane, 11. Tevita Li, 12. Teihorangi Walden, 13. Rob Thompson, 14. Waisake Naholo, 15. Ben Smith
Bench: 16. Ash Dixon, 17. Dan Lienert-Brown, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Jack Whetton, 20. Marino Mikaele Tu’u, 21. Kayne Hammington, 22. Marty Banks, 23. Matt Faddes
Reds
1. Feao Fotuaika, 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Izack Rodda (vc), 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 7. Liam Wright, 8. Caleb Timu, 9. Moses Sorovi, 10. Hamish Stewart, 11. Sefa Naivalu, 12. Samu Kerevi (c), 13. Jordan Petaia, 14. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 15. Bryce Hegarty
Bench: 16. Alex Mafi, 17. Harry Hoopert, 18. Ruan Smith, 19. Harry Hockings, 20. Fraser McReight, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Duncan Paia’aua, Isaac Lucas
Sunwolves
1. Craig Millar (C), 2. Jaba Bregvadze, 3. Hiroshi Yamashita, 4 Luke Thompson, 5. Tom Rowe, 6. Hendrik Tui, 7. Edward Quirk, 8. Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, 9. Kaito Shigeno, 10. Hayden Parker, 11. Semisi Masirewa, 12. Ryoto Nakamura, 13. Shane Gates, 14. Gerhard Van Den Heever, 15. Jason Emery
Bench: 16. Atsushi Sakate, 17. Pauliasi Manu, 18. Asaeli Ai Valu, 19. Uwe Helu, 20. James Moore, 21. Keisuke Uchida, 22. Michael Little, 23. Rikiya Matsuda
Waratahs
1. Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2. Damien Fitzpatrick, 3. Sekope Kepu, 4. Jed Holloway, 5. Rob Simmons, 6. Ned Hanigan, 7. Michael Hooper, 8. Jack Dempsey, 9. Jake Gordon, 10. Bernard Foley, 11. Curtis Rona, 12. Kurtley Beale, 13. Karmichael Hunt, 14. Alex Newsome, 15. Israel Folau
Bench: 16. Tolu Latu, 17. Rory O’Connor, 18. Chris Talakai, 19. Lachlan Swinton, 20. Will Miller, 21. Mitch Short, 22. Mack Mason, 23. Cam Clark/Adam Ashley-Cooper*
*Dependent on return to play protocols.
Crusaders
1. Joe Moody, 2. Andrew Makalio, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Quinten Strange, 6. Jordan Taufua, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas, 9. Bryn Hall, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. George Bridge, 12. Ryan Crotty, 13. Jack Goodhue, 14. Manasa Mataele, 15. David Havili
Bench: 16. Ben Funnell, 17. Harry Allan, 18. Michael Alaalatoa, 19. Luke Romano, 20. Tom Sanders, 21. Mitchell Drummond, 22. Mitchell Hunt, 23. Braydon Ennor
Hurricanes
1. Chris Eves, 2. Dane Coles, 3. Jeff To’omaga-Allen, 4. James Blackwell, 5. Liam Mitchell, 6. Reed Prinsep, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Gareth Evans, 9. Finlay Christie, 10. Fletcher Smith, 11. Ben Lam, 12. Vince Aso, 13. Matt Proctor, 14. Wes Goosen, 15. Jordie Barrett
Bench: 16. Ricky Riccitelli, 17. Xavier Numia, 18. Ben May, 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20. Sam Henwood, 21. TJ Perenara, 22. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23. Ngani Laumape
Brumbies
1. James Slipper, 2. Folau Fainga’a, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Sam Carter, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Tom Cusack, 8. Lachlan McCaffrey, 9. Joe Powell, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Andy Muirhead, 12. Irae Simone, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Chance Peni, 15. Tom Banks
Bench: 16. Josh Mann-Rea, 17. Scott Sio, 18. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 19. Blake Enever, 20. Pete Samu, 21. Matt Lucas, 22. Wharenui Hawera, 23. Tom Wright
Chiefs
1. Aidan Ross, 2. Nathan Harris, 3. Nepo Laulala, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5. Michael Allardice, 6. Mitchell Brown, 7. Lachlan Boshier, 8. Tyler Ardron, 9. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Etene Nanai-Seturo, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Tumua Manu, 14. Ataata Moeakiola, 15. Shaun Stevenson
Bench: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Tevita Mafileo, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Taleni Seu, 20. Mitchell Karpik, 21. Jonathan Taumateine, 22. Orbyn Leger, 23. Bailyn Sullivan
Sharks
1. Tendai Mtawarira, 2. Akker van der Merwe, 3. Coenie Oosthuizen, 4. Hyron Andrews, 5. Ruan Botha, 6. Jacques Vermeulen, 7. Tyler Paul, 8. Daniel du Preez, 9. Louis Schreuder (captain), 10. Robert du Preez, 11. Makazole Mapimpi, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 13. Lukhanyo Am, 14. Sbu Nkosi, 15. Aphelele Fassi
Bench: 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
Blues
1. Karl Tu’inukuafe, 2. James Parsons, 3. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 5. Josh Goodhue, 6. Tom Robinson, 7. Dalton Papalii, 8. Akira Ioane, 9. Jonathan Ruru, 10. Otere Black, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Sonny Bill Williams, 13. TJ Faiane, 14. Caleb Clarke, 15. Melani Nanai
Bench: 16. Matt Moulds, 17. Alex Hodgman, 18. Sione Mafileo, 19. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 20. Matt Matich, 21. Augustine Pulu, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Tanielu Tele’a.
Stormers
1. Ali Vermaak, 2. Bongi Mbonambi, 3. Wilco Louw, 4. Chris van Zyl, 5. JD Schickerling, 6. Siya Kolisi (captain), 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 9. Jano Vermaak, 10. Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11. SP Marais, 12. Damian de Allende, 13. Ruhan Nel, 14. Sergeal Petersen, 15. Damian Willemse
Replacements: 16. Scarra Ntubeni, 17. Corne Fourie, 18. Frans Malherbe, 19. Eben Etzebeth, 20. Jaco Coetzee, 21. Herschel Jantjies, 22. Joshua Stander, 23. Dan du Plessis.
Lions
1. Dylan Smith, 2. Malcolm Marx, 3. Carlu Sadie, 4. Marvin Orie, 5. Stephan Lewies, 6. Marnus Schoeman, 7. Kwagga Smith, 8. Warren Whiteley (c), 9. Nic Groom, 10. Elton Jantjies, 11. Courtnall Skosan, 12. Harold Vorster, 13. Lionel Mapoe, 14. Ruan Combrinck, 15. Andries Coetzee
Bench: 16. Pieter Jansen, 17. Sti Sithole, 18. Jacobie Adriaanse, 19. Rhyno Herbst, 20. Hacjivah Dayimani, 21. Gianni Lombard, 22. Aphiwe Dyantyi, 23. Sylvian Mahuza.
Jaguares
1. Mayco Vivas, 2. Agustin Creevy, 3. Santiago Medrano, 4. Guide Petti, 5. Tomas Lavanini, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Marcos Cremer, 8. Javier Ortega Desio, 9. Tomas Cubelli, 10. Joaquin Diaz Bonilla, 11. Ramiro Moyano, 12. Jeronimo de la Fuente (c), 13. Matias Orlando, 14. Bautista Delguy, 15. Joaquin Tuculet
Bench: Julian Montoya, 17. Juan Pablo Zeiss, 18. Enrique Pieretto, 19. Matias Alemanno, 20. Rodrigo Bruni, 21. Martin Landajo, 22. Juan Cruz Mallia, Matias Moroni
Bulls
1. Lizo Gqoboka, Schalk Brits, 3. Trevor Nyakane, 4. Jason Jenkins,5. Lodewyk De Jager, 6. Ryan Steenkamp, 7. Hanro Liebenberg, 8. Duane Vermeulen, 9. Embrose Papier, 10. Handre Pollard, 11. Rosko Speckman, 12. Burger Odendaal, 13. Jesse Kriel, 14. Cornal Hendricks 15. Warrick Gelant
Bench: 16. Corniel Els, 17. Simphiwe Matanzima, 18. Dayan Van Der Westhuizen,19. Eli Snyman, 20. Tehmbelani Bholi, 21. Ivan Van Zyl, 22. Manie Libbok, 23. Dylan Sage
All times AEDT
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Watching Lilo was like watching the Second Son. Seriously he was very good, better than I thought possible. I think the Rebs and Ponies play again in 2 weeks. First game Brumbies forwards and Rebels backline were dominant. Let's see if either team can put it altogether. Should be a beauty.
Doctordbx
Roar Rookie
Except Quade steered the Rebels to a win over the Brumbies last week. Didn't play this week... so there's that. Happy to see Lilo have a cracker of a game.. unfortunately I was flying and didn't see it. Did he drop any ball? Miss any tackles? Any passes go to ground? Any kicks that were slightly imperfect? These are the important stats since these are the only stats people talk about when talking about Cooper. I care not how many kicks he kicked or tries he scored or setup, tackles he made or players he put into gaps. These stats are irrelevant when discussing Quade Cooper, so they should be when comparing someone to him.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Holy Heck - Brumbies on fire. Christian L was my MOM. Masterclass performance and put Quades effort last week, poor in comparison. I'm waiting for the Journos and writers and experts to write him up as the next Wallaby 10 and place Quafey in a realistic place. It just constantly amazes me the depth or lack of rugby knowledge out there.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Tahs were terrible. Simple !
Oblonsky‘s Other Pun
Roar Guru
It’s just baffling. For the first 3 weeks of the comp, there should have been an Australian match at 7.30pm every Friday and generally one at 5.30 and one at 7.30 every Saturday, and byes should have been at a minimum. It just makes no sense. Also, what is the point of the Sunwolves? I would be all for opening up the Japanese market and integrating Japan into Australian rugby, but the reality is that they have about 2 Japanese in their preferred 23, along with more Aussies, Kiwis, South Africans and Georgians. And they play some of their home matches in Singapore for some reason. The Tahs’ match tomorrow is important only because it is one that they have to win, because the Sunwolves are atrocious, not because it’s an important match or will be exciting. Just sadly a letdown to the start of the comp.
John R
Roar Guru
And the Tahs have a bye next week. 3 in a row!
John R
Roar Guru
Sucks mate, bloody sucks.
Oblonsky‘s Other Pun
Roar Guru
Massive incompetence aye...
Jock the sock
Guest
Brumbies as well . 40 plus loss. We just have so much talent coming thru
Jock the sock
Guest
Tahs have their worst tackler in the most defensive position 12. Lucky Beale can go to the wing indefense.
Z-UNIT
Guest
Aint gonna happen Sam with that leaden footed backline.It will be exposed by the nimble footed Smith Naholo Tevita Le. The Highlanders tighthead prop is on par with Hamish Stewart for speed over 15 meteres. Ryan and Thorn to be grunting and snarling at full time. Dunedin boys by 20
Locky
Guest
Foketi is not ready yet? That means he must be in line for a Wallaby call up like Tiny Boned Tommy Robertson, Tolu "cant throw" Latu, Jack " Marshmellow " Dempsey and Ned " The Beast " Hanigan before him.
Scott
Guest
Actually Folau missed his opposite number one on one from 10 meters out. Akira Ioane. So you are incorrect there. Folau is given free reign to miss his tackles ,it`s not a concern for Cheika RA or Folau lovers. DHP misses heaps of tackles with that week right shoulder of his.
jeznez
Roar Guru
Beale at 12 generally means musical chairs, not sure that him at 15 triggers it
jeznez
Roar Guru
Dane Coles is captain
John R
Roar Guru
Man it sucks when there's only one Friday game. Maybe if SANZAAR hadn't given an Australian team a BYE for the second week in a row. We could get a Rebels game in at 7:30. but nooooooooooo.
CUW
Roar Rookie
WALES TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND (Saturday, February 23 KO 16:45) 15. Liam Williams (53 Caps) 14. George North (80 Caps) 13. Jonathan Davies (70 Caps) 12. Hadleigh Parkes (12 Caps) 11. Josh Adams (8 Caps) 10. Gareth Anscombe (23 Caps) 9. Gareth Davies (38 Caps) 1. Rob Evans (32 Caps) 2. Ken Owens (61 Caps) 3. Tomas Francis (37 Caps) 4. Cory Hill (23 Caps) 5. Alun Wyn Jones (122 Caps) (CAPT) 6. Josh Navidi (13 Caps) 7. Justin Tipuric (61 Caps) 8. Ross Moriarty (28 Caps) REPLACEMENTS: 16. Elliot Dee (15 Caps) 17. Nicky Smith (25 Caps) 18. Dillon Lewis (9 Caps) 19. Adam Beard (10 Caps) 20. Aaron Wainwright (5 Caps) 21. Aled Davies (13 Caps) 22. Dan Biggar (67 Caps) 23. Owen Watkin (10 Caps) ENGLAND XV v WALES Daly (Wasps); Nowell (Exeter), Slade (Exeter), Tuilagi (Leicester), May (Leicester); Farrell (Saracens), Youngs (Leicester); Moon (Exeter), George (Saracens), Sinckler (Harlequins); Lawes (Northampton), Kruis (Saracens); Wilson (Newcastle), Vunipola (Saracens), Curry (Sale). Replacements: Cowan-Dickie (Exeter), Genge (Leicester), Williams (Exeter), Launchbury (Wasps), Shields (Wasps), Robson (Wasps), Ford (Leicester), Cokanasiga (Bath).
CUW
Roar Rookie
Nah must be all the kicks he tried inside the opponents 22 what happened to his buldozing runs? am wondering if he is trying to show selectors that he has a kicking game like NOnu :P
Mungbean74
Roar Rookie
Folau and DHP might not be great defenders but they are not that bad and can stop a good sized winger one on one 10 meters out. Last year Daugunu got steamrolled a few times one on one. I love him and I hope he can do something about it. He is still growing and learning, so I hope we see him back soon.
Mungbean74
Roar Rookie
I was thinking more as an inside or outside center. Yes, wing is out of the question. More likely next year after the exitous if he improves and stays injury free.