Round 7 of Super Rugby sees the Sunwolves make their first trip to Australia, while we see some blockbuster derbies played out across the weekend.
The round is highlighted by the Crusaders looking to bounce back from their shock loss to the Waratahs, in a New Zealand derby with the Hurricanes, while the Reds play host to the Rebels who return from their South Africa trip.
(Note: All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, March 29
Hurricanes vs Crusaders, 5:35pm, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Hurricanes: Chase Tiatia, Jordie Barrett, Matt Proctor, Ngani Laumape, Ben Lam, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara (c), Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea, Vaea Fifita, Liam Mitchell, James Blackwell, Ben May, Ricky Riccitelli, Fraser Armstrong. Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Chris Eves, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Richard Judd, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen.
Crusaders: David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Bryn Hall, Kieran Read, Matt Todd, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, Harry Allan. Replacements: Andrew Makalio, George Bower, Oliver Jager, Quinten Strange, Jordan Taufua, Mitchell Drummond, Brett Cameron, Will Jordan.
Waratahs vs Sunwolves, 7:45pm, McDonald Jones Stadium Newcastle
Waratahs: Israel Folau, Cam Clark, Karmichael Hunt, Kurtley Beale, Alex Newsome, Mack Mason, Nick Phipps, Michael Wells, Michael Hooper, Lachlan Swinton, Rob Simmons, Ned Hanigan, Sekope Kepu, Damian Fitzpatrick, Harry Johnson-Holmes. Replacements: Andrew Tuala, Rory O'Connor, Chris Talakai, Ryan McCauley, Tom Staniforth, Jake Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, John Folau.
Sunwolves: Ryohei Yamanaka, Gerhard van den Heever, Jason Emery, Harumichi Tatekawa, Semisi Masirewa, Hayden Parker, Kaito Shigeno, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Dan Pryor, Hendrik Tui, Uwe Helu, Grant Hattingh, Jiwon Koo, Jaba Bregvadze, Pauliasi Manu. Replacements: Nathan Vella, Masataka Mikami, Takuma Asahara, Mark Abbott, Kara Pryor, Fumiaki Tanaka, Takuya Yamasawa, Josh Timu.
Saturday, March 30
Blues vs Stormers, 5:35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Blues: Melani Nanai, Tanielu Tele'a, TJ Faiane, Ma'a Nonu, Rieko Ioane, Otere Black, Jonathan Ruru; Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson (co-capt), Tom Robinson, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu (co-capt), Sione Mafileo, James Parsons, Alex Hodgman. Replacements: Matt Moulds, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Dalton Papalii, Augustine Pulu, Harry Plummer, Sonny Bill Williams.
Stormers: Damian Willemse, Sergeal Petersen, Daniel du Plessis, Damian de Allende, Dillyn Lleyds, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Hercelle Jantjies; Jaco Coetzee, Peter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt), Chris van Zyl, Eben Etzebeth, Wilco Louw, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff. Replacements: Scarra Ntubeni, Corne Fourie, Frans Malherbe, Cobus Wiese, Jaunro Augustus, Justin Phillips, Josh Stander, SP Marias.
Reds vs Rebels, 7:45pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Reds: Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi (c), Sefa Naivalu, Bryce Hegarty, Tate McDermott, Scott Higginbotham, Liam Wright, Angus Scott-Young, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Izack Rodda, Ruan Smith, Alex Mafi, JP Smith. Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Hoopert, Taniela Tupou, Harry Hockings, Fraser McReight, Moses Sorovi, Duncan Paia'aua, Isaac Lucas.
Rebels: Reece Hodge, Jack Maddocks, Tom English, Billy Meakes, Marika Koroibete, Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Isi Naisarani, Angus Cottrell, Luke Jones, Adam Coleman, Matt Philip, Sam Talakai, Anaru Rangi, Tetera Faulkner. Replacements: Robbie Abel, Matt Gibbon, Jermaine Ainsley, Esei Ha'angana, Rob Leota, Michael Ruru, Campbell Magnay, Sione Tuipolotu.
Sunday, March 31
Sharks vs Bulls, 12:05am, Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Sharks: Aphelele Fassi, Lwazi Mvovo, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Robert du Preez, Louis Schreuder (c), Daniel du Preez, Jacques Vermeulen, Luke Stringer, Hyron Andrews, Ruben van Heerden, Coenie Oosthuizen, Akker van der Merwe, Tendai Mtawarira Replacements: Craig Burden, Thomas du Toit, Khutha Mchunu, Gideon Koegelenberg, Philip van der Walt, Grant Williams, Kobus van Wyk, Curwin Bosch
Bulls: Divan Rossouw, Cornal Hendricks, Jesse Kriel, Burger Odendaal, Rosko Specman, Handre Pollard (captain), Embrose Papier, Duane Vermeulen, Hanro Liebenberg, Ruan Steenkamp, Eli Snyman, Jason Jenkins, Trevor Nyakane, Schalk Brits, Lizo Gqoboka. Replacements: Corniel Els, Simpiwe Matanzima, Conrad van Vuuren, Jannes Kirsten, Tim Agaba, Ivan van Zyl, Manie Libbok, Johnny Kotzé.
Jaguares vs Chiefs, 8:40am, Jose Amalfitani (Velez Sarsfield), Buenos Aires
Jaguares: Joaquin Tuculet, Ramiro Moyano, Matias Moroni, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Emiliano Boffelli, Joaquin Diaz Bonilla, Tomas Cubelli; Javier Ortega Desio, Marcos Kremer, Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti, Santiago Medrano, Julian Montoya, Mayco Vivas. Replacements: Gaspar Baldunciel, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Enrique Pieretto, Pablo Matera, Juan M. Leguizamon, Felipe Ezcurra, Santiago G. Iglesias, Matias Orlando.
Chiefs: Damian McKenzie, Sean Wainui, Tumua Manu, Anton Lienert-Brown, Solomon Alaimalo, Marty McKenzie, Brad Weber, Tyler Ardron, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Mitchell Brown, Michael Allardice (c), Nepo Laulala, Nathan Harris, Aidan Ross. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tevita Mafileo, Angus Ta'avao, Jesse Parete, Taleni Seu, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Alex Nankivell, Etene Nanai-Seturo.