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Rebels
3
Match Complete
Blues
50
| 74 |  | H. Plummer | ||
| 73 |  | A. Ioane | ||
| 66 | | H. Plummer | ||
| 65 | | A. Lam | ||
| 60 | | A. Ioane | ||
| 56 | | O. Black | ||
| 55 | | H. Sotutu | ||
| 47 | | O. Black | ||
| 46 | | H. Sotutu | ||
| 41 | | T. Robinson | ||
| 31 |  | Z. Sullivan | ||
| 25 | | O. Black | ||
| 16 | | O. Black | ||
| M. Toomua | | 10 | ||
| 6 | | O. Black |
| 0 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 0 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 4 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Melbourne Rebels face a stern test against the Blues in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener. Stay on top of all the action with live scores right here on The Roar from 7:45pm (AEST).
It was a disappointing AU campaign for the Melbourne Rebels, who missed the finals and subsequently parted ways with coach Dave Wessels. Interim coach Kevin Foote faces a tough task to keep the side competitive against New Zealand’s best – and the first match is a toughie against the Blues. The Aucklanders disappointed massively by missing the Aotearoa final in 2021, so should come into the Trans-Tasman season with a serious point to prove.
The Rebels have opted to shuffle their back row for tonight’s contest, naming Josh Kemeny and Richard Hardwick as the flankers and placing Michael Wells at no.8. Ross Haylett-Petty and Rob Leota make up the second row once more, while Lachie Anderson is a chance to make an appearance on the wings after being named on the bench.
The Blues will welcome TJ Faiane back to the lineup for his 50th appearance with the Blues, while Zarn Sullivan an AJ Lam also join the run-on XV.
Kick-off: 7:45pm (AEST)
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
TV: 9Gem
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Blues $1.15, Rebels $5.40 (odds via PlayUp)
Rebels
1. Cameron Orr, 2. Jordan Uelese, 3. Cabous Eloff, 4. Rob Leota, 5. Ross Haylett-Petty, 6. Josh Kemeny, 7. Richard Hardwick, 8. Michael Wells, 9. Joe Powell, 10. Matt To’omua, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Campbell Magnay, 13. Stacey Ili, 14. Frank Lomani, 15. Tom Pincus
Bench: 16. James Hanson, 17. Matt Gibbon, 18. Lucio Sordoni, 19. Steve Cummins, 20. Michael Icely, 21. James Tuttle, 22. Carter Gordon, 23. Lachie Anderson
Blues
1. Karl Tu’inukuafe, 2. Kurt Eklund, 3. Marcel Renata, 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 5. Josh Goodhue, 6. Tom Robinson (c), 7. Adrian Choat, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Finlay Christie, 10. Otere Black, 11. AJ Lam, 12. TJ Faiane, 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. Bryce Heem, 15. Zarn Sullivan
Bench: 16. Soane Vikena, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Jacob Pierce, 20. Akira Ioane, 21. Sam Nock, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Mark Telea
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Join The Roar rugby editor Christy Doran, former Wallaby Matt Toomua and a cast of regular and special guests as they look at the biggest issues in the game on The Roar Rugby Podcast. If you’re looking for great odds on the next game check out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.