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Pacific Islands squad announcements for Super Rugby 2024

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Pacific Islands squad announcements for Super Rugby 2024

Squad announcements last week confirmed that players of Pacific Islands descent had been named in all 10 franchise teams for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific, with the exception of the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika.

All ten franchise teams in Super Rugby have players with Fijian, Samoan, and Tongan ancestry, according to their squad rosters.

Ardie Savea, the 2023 Rugby World Cup player of the year, isn’t on the list, though.

The Hurricanes mainstay will be absent from the game as he takes a sabbatical.

The season of 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Islands begins on February 24, 2024.

Players of Pacific islands origins by teams:

Highlanders: Folau Fakatava (Hawkes Bay), Ajay Faleafaga (Otago), Jacob Ratumaituvuki-Kneepkens (Taranaki), Jona Nareki (Otago), Timoci Tavatavanawai (Tasman), Tanielu Tele’a (Auckland), Saula Ma’u (Otago)

Chiefs: Sione Ahio (Auckland), Naitoa Ah Kuoi (Bay of Plenty), Samipeni Finau (Waikato), Josh Ioane (Waikato), Kauvaka Kaivelata (Counties Manukau), Peniasi Malimali (Counties Manukau), Emoni Narawa (Bay of Plenty), Samisoni Taukei’aho (Waikato), Jimmy Tupou (Counties Manukau), Tupou Vaa’i (Taranaki).

Auckland Blues: Akira Ioane, Rieiko Ioane, Hskins Sotutu, AJ Lam, Cameron Suafoa, Jordan Lay, Caleb Clarke, Angus Ta’avao, Caleb Tangitau, Mark Tele’a, Patrick Tuipulotu, Taufa Funaki, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Joshua Fusitua, Soane Vikena

Brumbies: Allan Ala;alato’a, Noah Lolesio, Tamati Tua, Rob Valetini, Len Ikitau, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai

Crusaders: Levi Aumua, Ioane Moananu, George Bower, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Jone Rova, Chay Fihaki, Manasa Mataele

Hurricanes: Siale Lauaki (Wellington), Tevita Mafileo (Bay of Plenty), Pasilio Tosi (Bay of Plenty), Asafo Aumua (Wellington), Josh Taula (Manawatū), Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hawke’s Bay), Brayden Iose (Manawatū), Du’Plessis Kirifi (Wellington), Peter Lakai (Wellington), Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wellington), Kini Naholo (Taranaki), Ngatungane Punivai (Canterbury), Salesi Rayasi (Auckland).

Rebels: Isaac Kailea, Lukhan Salakaia Loto, Filipo Daugunu, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Sam Talakai, Pone Fa’amausili, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, David Felivai, Daniela Maiava,Jordan Uelese, Lebron Naea, Glen Vaihu, Divad Palu, David Vaihu

Western Force: Siosifa Amone, Feleti Kaitu’u, Felix Kalapu, Papillon Sevele, Atu Moli, Lopeti Faifua, Chase Tiatia, Issak Fines Leleiwasa, Campbell Parata, Nikolai Foliaki, Reesjan Pasito

Waratahs: Izaia Perese, Miles Amatosero, Mosese Tuipulotu, Lalakai Foketi, Langi Gleeson, Mahe Vailanu, Vuate Karawalevu, Mark Nawaqanitawase

Reds: Jordan Petaia, Peni Ravai, Richie Asiata, Taine Roiri, Jeffery Toomaa-Allen, Seru Uru, Suliasi Vunivalu, Sef Fa’agase, Hunter Paisami

The teams will play 14 regular season matches made up of 11 round-robin matches and three derby/rivalry matches across 15 rounds, with each team afforded one bye.  Pacific Islands Fixtures & Draw 2024 Super Rugby

The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season ahead of it.

Of the 456 players under contract, 70 are scheduled to participate in their first competitive match.

Rhys Patchell and Leigh Halfpenny, both Wales internationals, are among the new players signed for the competition. Ryan Crotty, a former All Black center, has returned to the Crusaders in the interim.

Super Rugby Pacific: Gallagher Chiefs squad named for 2024

Head coach Clayton McMillan of the Gallagher Chiefs has confirmed the 38-man team that will compete in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024.

Nine existing All Blacks are included in the updated lineup, along with eight new players (seven of whom are rookies) and two returning players: prop Reuben O’Neill and first five Kaleb Trask, who returned after a season-long hiatus in Japan.

fresh signee Jimmy Tupou will be a valuable addition to the team as he has played in Japan for the last five seasons and has run out for the Crusaders and Blues in 54 Super Rugby games.

fresh signee Jimmy Tupou will be a valuable addition to the team as he has played in Japan for the last five seasons and has run out for the Crusaders and Blues in 54 Super Rugby games.

On the other hand, in 2024, midfielder Daniel Rona, utility back Liam Coombes-Fabling, loose forwards Malachi Wrampling-Alec, Tom Florence, and Wallace Sititi, and props Kauvaka Kaivelata and Sione Ahio all land their first full-time contracts. Super Rugby Pacific: Gallagher Chiefs squad named for 2024

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Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua scores, highlights, match report

The Queensland Reds survived a furious Fijian Drua finish to post a 27-24 win in Brisbane and climb the Super Rugby Pacific ladder to sixth place on Sunday. Reds winger Filipo Daugunu – a former Fijian age-group football goalkeeper – won a crucial turnover in the 79th minute to repel the momentum of the Drua who had stunned the defending champion Crusaders in Lautoka last weekend. It was…

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He Lost his Mom when he was 2 years of Age. He applied twice for a Visa Application to Australia and Got Rejected. 2016 he arrived and 2020 he finally Fulfilled his Dream . He Let down a Million Dollar Contract in France Just to Fulfill his Father's dream of Donning the Wallabies Jersey. His debut today against the All Blacks was Superb and also got a Try which was a Bonus.. Hardwork and Perseverance Works. Dedication and Consistency and his Faith.. #Filipo #Daugunu thankyou for being an Inspiration to the Young Generation out there Showclassing that if you put your Mind to Something, No MATTER how Life pushes you down, if you keep pushing and fighting, training and working, learning and Persevering. 100% YOUR DREAMS WILL BECOME REALITY AND NO LONGER A DREAM. #4years #fiji2aus #Wallabies #Cakaudrove https://www.instagram.com/p/CGOtnBqhvwr/?igshid=13pne87n2lpow

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The Rogues Rant #280

Welcome to The Rogues Rant, an occasional look at all things Rugby.

By Ron Wood

What a great morale boosting win for the Wallabies in difficult circumstances against the French in Brisbane. The 33 – 30 win which sealed a series win for the Wallabies,even though against virtually a French B Team will add much needed confidence in the Squad as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championships.  In a horror first five minutes the Wallabies lost both wingers and where left one player short for the duration. Filipo Daugunu was the first to go with a suspected broken arm from his first involvement in the match. Reeling out of a tackle Daugunu was replaced by Reece Hodge in the opening frantic minutes of the match. The injury was compounded by the Send Off of Marika Koroibete after five minutes of play. The outcome of the incident was described by Aussie Coach Dave Rennie as “terribly milked” by French Captain Anthony Jelonch, The Send Off goes against all the good work done so far by officialdom to deal with the dangers of high tackles in Rugby. There is no doubt in my mind that the Referees got this one wrong, with the actions of Jelonch critical to the outcome. Yellow Card maybe yes, Red Card no. Subsequently Koroibete has been cleared by the International Juduciary. The players can’t have it both ways. If they want the support of Referees and fellow players in an effort to rid the game of dangerous tackles then they can’t be allowed to get away with the sort of rubbish we saw from the French Captain in this match.

With Covid continuing to create all sorts of drama for people all over the country it really is looking unlikely that we will get back on the field in 2021. The IDRU Board and clubs are in discussions trying to come up with a possible scenario which could see some form of on field conclusion to the 2021 season. The latest suggestions in regard to a possible date for a lifting of Lockdowns doesn’t auger well. It would suggest that there will not be enough time for clubs to be able to sufficiently prepare for a worthwhile tournament before the September 25th deadline. There is still some hope out there that this can be achieved but obviously the longer the lockdown goes the chances diminish even further.  

There are also concerns now for the Rugby Championships with the New Zealand Government pausing quarantine free travel across the Tasman for 8 weeks. This will impact directly on the opening Bledisloe Cup match set for Wellington on August 7th. It also throws into doubt the Rugby Championship tournament itself, set to commence two weeks later. The Springboks and Pumas are programed to play their two games against one another in South Africa before relocating to New Zealand and Australia for the remainder of the tournament. It’s going to take a lot of hard work and goodwill between the various Unions and National Governments if the health and safety issues can be resolved in order for this tournament to go head. At least we will see some action at the Olympics in Japan.

The British and Irish Lions take on South Africa in the first of three Tests on Sunday in Capetown. With the country in the firm grip of Covid and experiencing recent unrest in the community, the Test Series will be conducted surrounded by heavy security. All three Tests will be played in Capetown in an empty Cape Town Stadium over the next three weekends. There has been plenty of competitive banter being exchanged by the two camps and I think we can expect quite a physical series of matches. You can watch them all on STAN, starting at 2.00AM on Sunday.

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25th September        Grand Final, WIN Stadium       

All opinions offered in this column are the opinion of the author. They should not be considered to represent the views of the IDRU.

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Reds bank on speed as Force honour Holmes

Reds bank on speed as Force honour Holmes

All eyes have been on Suliasi Vunivalu since his arrival at Ballymore but there’s another, faster Fijian-born winger the Queensland Reds will unleash against the Western Force on Saturday. Ilaisa Droasese will make his Super Rugby AU starting debut on the wing in place of another Fijian in Filipo Daugunu, who will miss the clash for personal reasons. The 21-year-old scored with his first touch as…

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Queensland Reds 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Fixtures, Squad and Live streams

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Queensland Reds 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Fixtures, Squad and Live streams

Queensland Reds 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Fixtures, Squad and Live streams All Reds Super Rugby games in 2023 are streamed in Australia via Stan Sport, while one Saturday night game a week is broadcast on free to air on Channel 9.

The Queensland Reds is the rugby union team for the Australian state of Queensland that competes in the Southern Hemisphere’s Super Rugby competition. Prior to 1996, they were a representative team selected from the rugby union club competitions in Queensland.

The new competition is a 12-team tournament, with Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua added in place of South Africa and Argentina teams from the old Super Rugby format.

The teams will play 14 regular season matches made up of 11 round-robin matches and three derby/rivalry matches across 15 rounds, with each team afforded one bye.

The season’s 91 matches will be played across 18 weeks, which includes the three weeks of the playoff series.

All Reds Super Rugby games in 2023 are streamed in Australia via Stan Sport, while one Saturday night game a week is broadcast on free to air on Channel 9.

Please note that all times below are in Sydney/Melbourne time, and that “Broadcast” refers to the Australian broadcaster.

Read More: Super Rugby Pacific draw and fixtures 2023

Queensland Reds Super Rugby Pacific Squad

Queensland’s roster remains largely unchanged from last year’s campaign, with just three players from outside the 2022 program – Luke Jones, Connor Anderson and Phransis Sula-Siaosi – added to the 37-man squad.

Queensland Reds 2023 Squad (in alphabetical order)

Connor Anderson – Wests – Brisbane State High School – Everton Park Roosters

Richie Asiata – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School

Floyd Aubrey – GPS – Marist College Ashgrove

George Blake – Bond University – The Southport School – Fasi Maufanga Eels, Tonga

Angus Blyth – Bond University – The Southport School – Casuarina Beach Rugby Club

Wilson Blyth – Bond University – The Southport School – Casuarina Beach Rugby Club

Jock Campbell – University of Queensland – The Southport School – Inverell Highlanders

Lawson Creighton – Brothers – Padua College

Filipo Daugunu – Wests – Dogotuki District School, Fjii

Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank – Shailer Park State High School – Beaudesert Warriors

Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints

Lopeti Faifua – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland

Josh Flook – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers

Mac Grealy – University of Queensland – Downlands College – Souths Toowoomba

Isaac Henry – Wests – Brisbane Boys College – Kenmore Bears

Harry Hoopert – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – Dalby Wheatmen

Spencer Jeans – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles

Luke Jones – Wests – St Pius X College – St Ives Rugby Club

Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland – Epsom College – Richmond Rugby Club

Tate McDermott – University of Queensland – Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Flinders Rugby Club

Fraser McReight – Brothers – Brisbane Grammar School – Albany Creek Brumbies

Josh Nasser – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace – Easts

Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles

James O’Connor – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers

Hunter Paisami – Wests – Mangere College, Auckland

Jordan Petaia – Wests – Brisbane State High School

Ryan Smith – Brothers – St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe – Caboolture Snakes

Phransis Sula-Siaosi – Souths – St Joseph’s Nudgee College

Keynan Tauakipulu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland – Kenmore Bears

Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Ipswich Grammar School – Souths

Taniela Tupou – Brothers – Tonga College Atele – Kalapu Hufangalupe, Tonga

Seru Uru – Wests – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji – Namoli Rugby Club, Fiji

Connor Vest – University of Queensland – Grafton High School – Grafton Junior Rugby Club

Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland

Harry Wilson – Brothers – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Gunnedah Red Devils

Liam Wright – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School – Easts

Dane Zander – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Albany Creek Brumbies

*Players’ senior club, high school and junior club are listed.

Queensland Reds 2023 Coaching Staff

Brad Thorn – Head Coach

Jim McKay – Assistant Coach

Phil Blake – Assistant Coach

Mick Heenan – Assistant Coach

Kane Hames – Assistant Coach

Queensland Reds Super Rugby Pacific 2022 Fixtures

Date Fixture Venue Kick-off Broadcast Saturday 25 February Reds v Hurricanes  Bank Stadium 7:45pm Stan/Nine

Sunday 5 March Force v Reds AAMI Park 4:30pm Stan

Saturday 11 March Brumbies v Reds GIO Stadium 7:45pm Stan/Nine

Sunday 19 March Reds v Fijian Drua Suncorp Stadium 4pm Stan

Saturday 25 March Rebels v Reds AAMI Park 7:45pm Stan/Nine

Friday 31 March Reds v Crusaders Suncorp Stadium 7:35pm Stan

Friday 7 April Reds v Brumbies Suncorp Stadium 7:35pm Stan

Friday 14 April Moana Pasifika v Reds Apia Park, Apia 5:05pm Stan

Saturday 29 April Reds v Force Suncorp Stadium 7:45pm Stan/Nine

Saturday 6 May Reds v Waratahs  Bank Stadium 7:45pm Stan/Nine

Friday 12 May Chiefs v Reds TBC 5:05pm Stan

Friday 19 May Reds v Blues Suncorp Stadium 7:35pm Stan

Friday 26 May Highlanders v Reds Forsyth Barr Stadium 5:05pm Stan

Saturday 3 June Fijian Drua v Reds Fiji 2:35pm Stan

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Five things we learned from Reds v Hurricanes clash

Five things we learned from Reds v Hurricanes clash

1. The fight-to-the-end attitude and physicality that coach Brad Thorn is driving at the Reds is real. It’s inconsistent but it’s real and the four-try showing against the Hurricanes was fearless and full of merit from young and old. You should always be dirty after a loss but there was honour to this one.

2.Reds winger Filipo Daugunu can score a wonderful try but his defence is not yet Super…

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One of the most dynamic backline for Fiji if they have a chance to play together ❤💪 Note: Filipo Daugunu start his rugby playing fullback a good kicker. 9. Frank Lomani 10. Ben Volavola 11. Marika Koroibete 12. Samu Kerevi 13. Vereimi Vakatawa 14. Semi Radradra 15. Filipo Daugunu. #sadriyani https://www.instagram.com/p/CG9l5bwBpye/?igshid=1vhcx4u6b1lw5

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Eight years after last Wallabies appearance, Sitaleki Timani named alongside eleven debutants in first Australia squad of 2021

8:45pm, 12 June 2021 Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has gone with form over reputation, including 11 uncapped players in his 38-man squad to take on France in a three-test series next month.ADVERTISEMENTMichael Hooper has returned from Japan to captain the side, with the first test to be played in Sydney on July 7, followed by Melbourne and Brisbane – the entire series to be completed in just 11 days.The biggest change has come at hooker, with only Queensland’s Brandon Paenga-Amosa remaining from last year’s Rugby Championship.

RugbyPass brings you the schoolboy highlights of All Blacks sensation Caleb Clarke.Brumbies rake Lachlan Lonergan and Feleti Kaitu’u from the Western Force are the new faces, with regulars Folau Fainga’a and Jordan Uelese axed.Kaitu’u is one of two Force players named, joined by 34-year-old lock Sitaleki Timani, whose last test match was back in 2013.Melbourne lock Matt Philip, who has been playing in France, has also been included, along with young, uncapped Brumbies second-rower Darcy Swain.The Brumbies have the most representatives with 12, with nine from the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels, and six NSW Waratahs despite their winless year, with halfback Jake Gordon included despite being sidelined with a knee injury.ADVERTISEMENTPowerful NSW centre Izaia Perese was named however he may be ruled out after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder against the Chiefs on Saturday night.His firebrand teammate, flanker Lachie Swinton, could also miss the series after receiving a red card in the match.Melbourne’s utility back Reece Hodge has overcome a knee injury to take his place."The scars of the grief that they’ve been getting will be the birth of the successes that they will have later on." #SuperRugbyTT #WARvCHIhttps://t.co/QyUQkuYZQt— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 13, 2021ADVERTISEMENTRebels winger Andrew Kellaway only arrived back in Australia from Japan a month ago, but did enough in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman to catch the eye of Rennie.With an average age of 25, as well as having 11 uncapped players, the squad includes a further 14 who have played fewer than 10 tests.“We’ve picked this squad on form and on potential, and I know the whole group will be really excited to get stuck in and push their case for a Wallaby jersey against France,” Rennie said.“Obviously the squad is a bit bigger than what we would normally have but we had to consider how we will handle the rigours of the series.”The uncapped players are Pone Fa’amausili, Lalakai Foketi, Ikitau, Kaitu’u, Kellaway, Rob Leota, Lonergan, Andy Muirhead, Perese, Swain and Michael Wells.The full squad will gather on Tuesday on the Gold Coast.Wallabies squad:Allan Alaalatoa (43, Brumbies, 27) Tom Banks (11, Brumbies, 26) Angus Bell (3, NSW Waratahs, 20) Filipo Daugunu (5, Queensland Reds, 26) Pone Fa’amausili* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24) Lalakai Foketi* (uncapped, NSW Waratahs, 26) Jake Gordon (5, NSW Waratahs, 27) Reece Hodge (45, Melbourne Rebels, 26) Michael Hooper © (105, Verblitz/NSW Waratahs, 29) Len Ikitau* (uncapped, Brumbies, 22) Feleti Kaitu’u* (uncapped, Western Force, 26) Andrew Kellaway* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 25) Marika Koroibete (34, Melbourne Rebels, 28) Rob Leota* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24) Noah Lolesio (2, Brumbies, 21) Lachlan Lonergan* (uncapped, Brumbies, 21) Tate McDermott (2, Queensland Reds, 22) Fraser McReight (1, Queensland Reds, 22) Andy Muirhead* (uncapped, Brumbies, 28) Isi Naisarani (8, Melbourne Rebels, 26) James O’Connor (55, Queensland Reds, 30) Brandon Paenga-Amosa (9, Queensland Reds, 25) Hunter Paisami (6, Queensland Reds, 23) Izaia Perese* (uncapped, NSW Waratahs, 24) Matt Philip (9 Tests, Pau/Melbourne Rebels, 27) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (25, Queensland Reds, 24) Scott Sio (68, Brumbies, 29) James Slipper (100, Brumbies, 32) Darcy Swain* (uncapped, Brumbies, 23) Lachie Swinton (1, NSW Waratahs, 24) Sitaleki Timani (18, Western Force, 34) Matt To’omua (54, Melbourne Rebels, 31) Taniela Tupou (25, Queensland Reds, 25) Rob Valetini (4 Tests, Brumbies, 22) Michael Wells* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 28) Nic White (37, Brumbies, 31) Harry Wilson (6, Queensland Reds, 21) Tom Wright (3, Brumbies, 23) *denotes uncapped

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Hurricanes player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman

10:57pm, 11 June 2021 The Hurricanes ended their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season with a flourish with a 43-14 victory over the Reds but they had a lot to thank referee James Doleman for in Wellington. Tyrel Lomax was lucky to escape a red and the two Reds’ yellow cards were perplexing to say the least. It got as close as 17-14 but the Reds wilted in the last quarter.ADVERTISEMENTNgani Laumape had an energetic day in his final outing before exiting to France, smashing out the first try and punching out hard-earned metres.Here are the Hurricanes’ ratings.

RugbyPass brings you the schoolboy highlights of All Blacks sensation Caleb Clarke.1. Xavier Numia – 6/10 Hot and cold game for the loosehead. Given a shellacking at scrum time but ultra useful around the paddock. Underlined his work around the park by swooping in for a turnover and stopping Taniela Tupou in his tracks in the 7th minute. Surely he’d be a world-class league player? Off at 55.2. Asafo Aumua – 7 Good lineout work this week and Aumua’s throwing looked spot on. The first one of the day set up the Laumape try. Muscular work with a meaty run at 12 minutes where he bumped off Brandon Paenga-Amosa and then put in an offensive tackle on Tupou at 24. Off at 55.3. Tyrel Lomax – 5 Went down after a nasty knock early and then at 25 went high on Fotuaika for a lucky yellow that has been red so many times before. It was surprising he was impotent against Moeaki Fotuaika at scrum time. Didn’t do his All Black selection chances much good with that performance. Off at 73.4. James Blackwell – 6.5 Enjoyed the line out work this week, seems to have a better connection with Aumua than Dane Coles and lifters were better. Off at 50.ADVERTISEMENT5. Scott Scrafton – 7 Had a busy night in open play with 16 tackles, the stand out being a boneshaker on Mac Grealy in the 42nd minute and even put in an attacking punt. Won’t get a start at 10 though!6. Reed Prinsep – 6 Got the kick-off receipt in the 5th minute completely wrong. Keeps his head down and is dependable.7. Du’Plessis Kirifi – 7 Smashing turnover off Grealy in 9th minute and busy with the ball, 33 metres in 8 carries. Managed to keep his discipline in check and topped the tackle count.A fittingly storming display from the Hurricanes No 12 to call time on his career in New Zealand ? #SuperRugbyTT #HURvREDhttps://t.co/mpmJ49s2y9— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 12, 2021ADVERTISEMENT8. Ardie Savea – 6 Ardie got involved with some playmaking and played a good foil a couple of times with some dummy runs distracting the defence. Off at 50, looking a little broken.9. Cam Roigard – 6.5 Some good work dealing with the untidy ball off an inferior scrum. Seems to have a touch of the old school about him in the way he passes and kicks. Couldn’t clasp the final pass from Goosen at 39 minutes for a try. Would have learnt a lot from Tate McDermott’s performance. Off at 64.10. Ruben Love – 6.5 You can see that the young tyro is more suited to a position further out than 10 after his lovely ad-libbing in broken play in the 14th minute where he set up Laumape for a potential second try which came unstuck on the grounding. A slicing run after 44 minutes gave him a try and a chance to throw his mum the match ball. Skill-plus at 74 minutes, with a laser 25-metre pass off his backhand.11. Wes Goosen – 7.5 A very good game at left wing, some good work in the backfield dealing with the Reds’ kicking game. Great tackle in the 18th minute when he stopped Filipo Daugunu in his tracks. Low centre of gravity and jinking running style saw him earn 95 metres off 7 carries. Looks great when on his game.12. Ngani Laumape – 8 The star was well up for his final outing before heading to France. With his first touch he celebrated a five-pointer after cannoning through like a runaway train, and was unlucky not to get a second in the 14th. Then went a bit quiet but regained his energy in the second half, finishing with 95 metres off 14 carries. Off at 73.13. Billy Proctor – 6 Another workman-like outing. A nice turnover at 36 minutes and made his best run at 74 minutes where he scythed through down the left.14. Julian Savea – 6.5 He’s had better games this season but there’s no doubt it’s been a wonderful comeback for the Bus. Good on him for getting in shape and showing his developed game after a sojourn in France. Could Laumape follow his path?15. Jordie Barrett – 8 Wasn’t the best start for the Tower of Power at 15. Scuffed his first punt and denied a try after a knock-on in the 25th minute. Then around the half-hour mark, he really hit the turbo button with some brutal runs and some sterling ball play for his outsides. Over 100 metres run with ball in hand and some startling play that bounced him back from the disappointment of last weekend.Was a sin-binning appropriate, or should the Hurricanes have been punished more severely for this tackle? #SuperRugbyTT #HURvREDhttps://t.co/TccAHF7en5— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 12, 2021Reserves:16. Dane Coles – 7.5 On at 55 and couldn’t stop contain his glee as he went over at the 58 minute after lurking on the wing. Then scored another off a driving maul at 76. Scrum improved the instant he came on as well.17. Pouri Rakete-Stones – 6 On at 55. Scrum improved massively after his introduction.18. Ben May – 6 On at 26 after Lomax’s yellow card. Continued the inability to cope with Fotuaika at scrum time. Had a good run or two and lay down in a tackle for Proctor to grab a turnover. On again at 73 for more fun.19. Liam Mitchell – 6 On at 50. Battled well and added some energy.20. Devan Flanders – 6 On at 50. Scored a driving maul try at 71 and again the energy gave his team a boost.21. Luke Campbell – 5.5 On at 64. Some nice distribution.22. Danny Toala – N/A On at 73.23. Salesi Rayasi – N/A On at 64. Some classy offloading at 74.

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Queensland Reds show plenty of grit to battle back against the Stormers

Queensland Reds show plenty of grit to battle back against the Stormers

A GRITTY fightback from 18-0 down in Cape Town came up short for the Queensland Reds but it proved the team’s never-say-die attitude does travel under coach Brad Thorn.

The Stormers were the superior side this morning (Qld time) but a wonderful 95m try from winger Filipo Daugunu just 30 seconds from full-time created an unlikely chance for the Reds to steal the result.

When Aidan Toua scooted…