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 in a New Zealand drby, 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:
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, Curtis Rona, 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, Alex Newsome.
Sunwolves:
Saturday, March 30
Blues vs Stormers, 5:35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Blues:
Stormers:
Reds vs Rebels, 7:45pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Reds:
Rebels:
Sunday, March 31
Sharks vs Bulls, 12:05am, Jonsson Kings Park, Durban
Sharks:
Bulls:
Jaguares vs Chiefs, 8:40am, Jose Amalfitani (Velez Sarsfield), Buenos Aires
Jaguares:
Chiefs: