The highly anticipated Round 4 of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Teams is set to captivate audiences as teams prepare to face off in various locations. The Crusaders, known as the Knights of the scrum, will host the Hurricanes in Christchurch to kick off the action-packed weekend. Additionally, Taniela Tupou is poised to reunite with his former team, the Queensland Reds, in Melbourne, further heightening the excitement surrounding the upcoming games.
Notable matchups include the Force squaring off against Moana Pasifika in Perth, the Highlanders welcoming the Brumbies to Dunedin, the Chiefs taking on the Fijian Drua, and the NSW Waratahs battling the Blues. For the latest team list news in 2024, Super.Rugby remains the go-to platform, with full team lists scheduled for publication at 2pm AEDT/4pm NZDT.
Let’s delve into the team line-ups for the upcoming matches:
CRUSADERS V HURRICANES
Friday 15 March: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (19:05)
This exhilarating showdown features the Crusaders facing the Hurricanes. An exciting clash between promising Crusaders rake George Bell and the Hurricanes’ Asafo Aumua is on the horizon. The Hurricanes are favoured to win by 17 points, according to NZR+ Expert Tipsters.
MELBOURNE REBELS V QUEENSLAND REDS
Friday 15 March: AAMI Park, Melbourne (19:35)
Another highly-anticipated match will see the Rebels taking on the Reds. Keep a close watch on Rebels powerhouse, Filipo Daugunu, as he prepares to face off against Josh Flook of the Reds. The Reds are projected to emerge victorious with a 6-point win.
WESTERN FORCE V MOANA PASIFIKA
Friday 15 March: HBF Park, Perth (19:00)
The Force will seek their first win in 2024 as they go up against Moana Pasifika. Seasoned player Christian Lealiifano will be a key factor for Moana Pasifika as he faces charismatic playmaker Ben Donaldson, who aims to secure the Force’s first win.
HIGHLANDERS V ACT BRUMBIES
Saturday 16 March: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (16:35)
In Dunedin, the Highlanders will host the Brumbies in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Keep an eye on Highlanders’ skipper Billy Harmon as he faces off against Jahrome Brown of the Brumbies. The Brumbies are expected to triumph with a 9-point win.
CHIEFS V FIJIAN DRUA
Saturday 16 March: FNG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton (19:30)
The Chiefs are set to take on the Fijian Drua, with former Reds flyer Ilaisa Droasese lining up against Chiefs sensation Shaun Stevenson at fullback. The Chiefs are anticipated to secure a 15-point win.
NSW WARATAHS V BLUES
Saturday 16 March: Allianz Stadium, Sydney (19:35)
The Waratahs will compete against the Blues in Sydney, featuring a showdown between the Blues’ Bryce Heem and the Waratahs’ Izaia Perese. The Blues are forecast to emerge victorious with a 17-point win.
With these captivating matchups on the horizon, rugby enthusiasts are in for an electrifying weekend of Super Rugby action. Stay tuned for an eventful round of games as the teams battle it out on the field.