Super Rugby Pacific Round 15: Key Matchups and Player Comebacks

Explore the pivotal Round 15 of Super Rugby Pacific, featuring key matchups and the return of star players shaping the playoff landscape.

Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 Overview

As Super Rugby Pacific approaches its penultimate round, the competition intensifies with critical matchups that could determine playoff seedings. Here's a detailed look at the key games and player updates for Round 15.

Friday, May 23

Crusaders vs. Highlanders

  • Location: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
  • Time: 5:05pm AEST
  • Key Players: Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor
  • Prediction: Crusaders by 18

Queensland Reds vs. Hurricanes

  • Location: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
  • Time: 7:35pm AEST
  • Key Players: Harry Wilson, Tom Lynagh
  • Prediction: Reds by 2

Saturday, May 24

Chiefs vs. Moana Pasifika

  • Location: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
  • Time: 5:05pm AEST
  • Key Players: Ardie Savea, Damian McKenzie
  • Prediction: Chiefs by 12

Western Force vs. NSW Waratahs

  • Location: HBF Stadium, Perth
  • Time: 7:35pm AEST
  • Key Players: Ben Donaldson, Nic White
  • Prediction: Force by 3

Injury Updates

  • Brumbies: Allan Alaalatoa (ankle), Jack Debreczeni (groin)
  • Blues: Reon Paul (shoulder), Ofa Tu'ungafasi (neck)
  • Chiefs: Etene Nanai-Seturo (hamstring), Kaleb Trask (ankle)

Suspensions

  • Blues: Mark Tele'a
  • Highlanders: Sean Withy

All odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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