Rounds 6 of Super Rugby sees the return of a Sunday afternoon fixture, with the Reds hosting the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium in the final fixture of the weekend.
The round is highlighted by the trans-Tasman clash between the Waratahs and the Crusaders, NSW confirming the match will be played on the SCG despite its surface issues from a fortnight ago.
(Note: All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, March 22
Blues vs. Highlanders, Eden Park, Auckland, 5.35pm
Blues: Melani Nanai, Tanielu Tele'a, TJ Faiane, Ma'a Nonu, Rieko Ioane, Harry Plummer, Jonathan Ruru; Akira Ioane, Blake Gibson (capt), Tom Robinson, Josh Goodhue, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Sione Mafileo, James Parsons, Alex Hodgman. Replacements: Leni Apisai, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Patrick Tuipulotu, Dalton Papalii, Augustine Pulu, Otere Black, Levi Aumua/Matt Duffie.
Highlanders: Ben Smith (cc), Waisake Naholo, Sio Tomkinson, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Tevita Li, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock (cc), Dillon Hunt, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Pari Pari Parkinson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone. Replacements: Ray Niuia, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Jackson Hemopo, Folau Fakatava, Josh Ioane, Richard Buckman
Saturday, March 23
Hurricanes vs. Stormers, Westpac Stadium, Wellington 5.35pm
Hurricanes: Chase Tiatia, Wes Goosen, Matt Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Ben Lam, Beauden Barrett, Richard Judd, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea, Vaea Fifita, Liam Mitchell, James Blackwell, Ben Mat, Ricky Riccitelli, Fraser Armstrong. Replacements: James O'Reilly, Xavier Numia, Jeff To'omafa-Allen, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Sam Henwood, Finlay Christie, Danny Toala.
Stormers: Dillyn Leyds, Sergeal Petersen, Ruhan Nel, Damian de Allende, S.P. Marais, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Herschel Jantjies, Juarno Augustus, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Chris van Zyl, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff. Replacements: Scarra Ntubeni, Corne Fourie, Wilco Louw, J.D. Schickerling, Jaco Coetzee, Justin Phillips, Dan du Plessis, Damian Willemse.
Waratahs vs. Crusaders, SCG, Sydney 7.45pm
Waratahs: Israel Folau, Cam Clark, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Alex Newsome, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper, Ned Hanigan, Rob Simmons, Jed Holloway, Sekope Kepu, Damien Fitzpatrick, Harry Johnson-Holmes. Replacements: Andrew Tuala, Rory O'Connor, Chris Talakai, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Wells, Jake Gordon, Mack Mason, Karmichael Hunt.
Crusaders: David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Brett Cameron, Bryn Hall, Whetukamomamo Douglas, Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock, Quinten Strange, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, George Bower. Replacements: Andrew Makalio, Harry Allan, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Ereatara Enari, Mitchell Hunt, Will Jordan.
Sunwolves vs. Lions, Singapore National Stadium, 9:35pm
Sunwolves: Ryohei Yamanaka, Gerhard van den Heever, Jason Emery, Harumichi Tatekawa, Semisi Masirewa, Hayden Parker, Jamie Booth, Rahboni Warren Vosayaco, Dan Pryor,Ben Gunter, Tom Rowe, Grant Hattingh, Jiwon Koo, Atsushi Sakate, Masataka Mikami. Replacements: Nathan Vella, Alex Woonton, Hiroshi Yamashita, Uwe Helu, Amanaki Mafi, Fumiaki Tanaka, Takuya Yamasawa, Hosea Saumaki.
Lions: Tyrone Green, Sylvian Mahuza, Wandisile Simelane, Lionel Mapoe, Courtnall Skosan, Elton Jantjies, Nic Groom, Ruan Vermaak, Stephan Lewies, Marnus Schoeman, Marvin Orie, Rhyno Herbst, Carlu Sadie, Malcolm Marx (c), Sti Sithole. Replacements: TBA
Sunday, March 24
Bulls vs. Chiefs, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, 12.05am
Bulls: Divan Rossouw, Cornal Hendricks, Jesse Kriel, Burger Odendaal, Rosko Specman, Handré Pollard, Ivan van Zyl, Duane Vermeulen, Jannes Kirsten, Ruan Steenkamp, Jason Jenkins, Hanro Liebenberg, Trevor Nyakane, Schalk Brits, Lizo Gqoboka. Replacements: Corniel Els, Simphiwe Matanzima,Dayan van der Westhuizen, Eli Snyman, Tim Agaba, Embrose Papier, Manie Libbok, Dylan Sage.
Chiefs: Damian McKenzie, Sean Wainui, Tumua Manu, Anton Lienert-Brown, Solomon Alaimalo, Jack Debreczeni, Brad Weber, Tyler Ardron, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Mitchell Brown, Brodie Retallick (c), Angus Ta'avao, Nathan Harris, Aidan Ross. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tevita Mafileo, Nepo Laulala, Michael Allardice, Jesse Parete, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Alex Nankivell, Ataata Moeakiola.
Sharks vs. Rebels, Jonsson Kings Park, Durban, 2.15am
Sharks: Aphelele Fassi, Sbu Nkosi, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Robert du Preez, Louis Schreuder, Daniel du Preez, Jacques Vermeulen, Phepsi Buthelezi, Hyron Andrews, Ruben van Heerden, Coenie Oosthuizen, Akker van der Merwe, Tendai Mtwarira. Replacements: Craig Burden, Juan Schoeman, Thomas du Toit, Gideon Koegelenburg, Luke Stringer, Grant Williams, Marius Louw, Curwin Bosch.
Rebels: Jack Maddocks, Reece Hodge, Sione Tuipulotu, Billy Meakes, Tom English, Quade Cooper, Michael Ruru, Angus Cottrell, Richard Hardwick, Luke Jones, Matt Phillip, Ross Haylett-Petty, Sam Talakai, Anaru Rangi, Matt Gibson. Replacements: Robbie Abel, Tetera Faulkner, Pone Fa'amausili, Rob Leota, Brad Wilkin, Harrison Goddard, Campbell Magnay, TBC.
Reds vs. Brumbies, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 4.05pm
Reds: Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Sefa Naivalu, Bryce Hegarty, Tate McDermott, Scott Higginbotham, Liam Wright, Angus Scott-Young, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Harry Hockings, Taniela Tupou, Alex Mafi, Feao Fotuaika. Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Hoopert, Ruan Smith, Izack Rodda, Fraser McReight, Moses Sorovi, Duncan Paia'aua, Isaac Lucas.
Brumbies: Tom Banks, Henry Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Irae Simone, Lausii Taliauli, Christian Leallifano, Joe Powell, Lachlan McCaffrey, Tom Cusack, Pete Samu, Sam Carter, Rory Arnold, Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, Folau Fainga'a, James Slipper. Replacements: Josh Mann-Rea, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Blake Enever, Murray Douglas, Jahrome Brown, Matt Lucas, Jordan Jackson-Hope.