After the Sunwovles shocked the Waratahs at home last weekend, Round 8 of Super Rugby will see them take on the Rebels in Melbourne and pay for their second win in Australia.
But the round is highlighted by the Crusaders returning home for the first time since the Christchurch terror attacks to take on the Brumbies, in what is sure to be an emotional night.
(Note: All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, April 5
Highlanders vs Hurricanes, 5:35pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Highlanders: Ben Smith, Matt Faddes, Richard Buckman, Tei Walden, Tevita Li, marty Banks, Kayne Hammington, Luke Whitelock, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Josh Dickson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone. Replacements: Ash Dixon, Daniel Leinert-Brown, Siate Tokolahi, Jackson Hemopo, Elliot Dixon, Folau Fakatave, Josh Ioane, Rob Thompson.
Hurricanes:
Queensland Reds vs Stormers, 7:45pm, Suncorp Stadium, Queensland
Reds: Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Sefa Naivalu, Samu Kerevu, Jack Hardy, Bryce Hegarty, Tate McDermott, Scott Higginbotham, Liam Wright, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Ruan Smith, Brandom Paenga-Amosa, JP Smith. Replacements: Alex Mafi, Harry Hoopert, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Fraser McReight, Moses Sorovi, Duncan Paia’aua, Isaav Lucas.
Stormers:
Saturday, April 6
Lions vs Sharks, 4:10am, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg
Lions:
Sharks: Tenda Mtawarira, Kerron van Vuuren, Coenie Oosthuizen, Ruben van Heerden, Hyron Andrews, Luke Stringer, Jacques Vermeulen, Daniel du Preez, Louis Schreuder, Robert du Preez, Makazole Mapimpi, Andre Esterhuizen, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Curwin Bosch. Replacements: Fez Mbatha, Juan Schoeman, Thomas du Toit, JJ van der Mescht, Phillip van der Walt, Grant Williams, Kobus van Wyk, Aphelele Fassi.
Crusaders vs Brumbies, 3:15pm, Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch
Crusaders:
Brumbies:
Blues vs Waratahs, 5:35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Blues:
Waratahs:
Melbourne Rebels vs Sunwolves, 7:45pm, AAMI Park, Melbourne
Melbourne Rebels:
Sunwolves:
Sunday, April 7
Bulls vs Jaguares, 12:05, Loftus Versfield, Pretoria
Bulls:
Jaguares: