New Zealand’s five Super Rugby franchises have named their squads for the 2018 season.
BLUES
IN: Leni Apisai, Isaac Salmon, Mike Tamoaieta, Dalton Papalii, Glenn Preston, Jonathan Ruru, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Matt Johnson, Tamati Tua, Caleb Clarke.
OUT: Charlie Faumuina, Steven Luatua, Brandon Nansen, Epalahame Faiva, Sam Prattley, Billy Guyton, Piers Francis, Ihaia West, Matt Vaega, Declan O’Donnell, Rene Ranger.
Hookers: Leni Apisai, Matt Moulds, James Parsons
Props: Alex Hodgman, Sione Mafileo, Pauliasi Manu, Isaac Salmon, Mike Tamoaieta, Ofa Tuungafasi
Locks: Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Josh Goodhue, Scott Scrafton, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jimmy Tupou
Loose forwards: Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, Jerome Kaino, Dalton Papalii, Glenn Preston, Kara Pryor, Murphy Taramai
Scrumhalves: Sam Nock, Augustine Puli, Jonathan Ruru
Flyhalves: Otere Black/Daniel Kirkpatrick, Bryn Gatland, Stephen Perofeta
Midfield: Matt Johnson, George Moala, Tamati Tua, TJ Faiane, Sonny Bill Williams
Outside backs: Caleb Clarke, Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Melanie Nanai, Jordan Trainor
CHIEFS
IN: Fin Hoeata, Luke Jacobson, Tyler Ardron, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Marty McKenzie, Tiaan Falcon, Regan Verney, Levi Aumua.
OUT: Hika Elliot, Tom Sanders, Michael Leitch, James Tucker, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Finlay Christie, Aaron Cruden, Stephen Donald, James Lowe, Glen Fisiiahi, Chase Tiatia.
Hookers: Liam Polwart, Nathan Harris, Samisoni Taukei’aho
Props: Aidan Ross, Atunaisa Moli, Kane Hames, Mitchell Graham, Nepo Laulala, Sosefo Kautai
Locks: Brodie Retallick, Dominic Bird, Fin Hoeata, Michael Allardice
Loose forwards: Lachlan Boshier, Liam Messam, Luke Jacobson, Mitchell Brown, Mitchell Karpik, Sam Cane, Taleni Seu, Tyler Ardron
Scrumhalves: Brad Weber, Jonathan Taumateine, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
Flyhalves: Damian McKenzie, Marty McKenzie, Tiaan Falcon
Midfield: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Charlie Ngatai, Johnny Faauli, Regan Verney
Midfield/outside back: Tim Nanai-Williams
Outside backs: Levi Aumua, Sam McNicol, Shaun Stevenson, Solomon Alaimalo, Toni Pulu
CRUSADERS
IN: Ethan Blackadder, Mike Delany, Braydon Ennor, Billy Harmon, Will Jordan, Tom Sanders, Jack Stratton
OUT: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Jed Brown, Leon Fukofuka, Sione Fifita, Digby Ioane, Marty McKenzie, Sean Wainui
Hookers: Ben Funnell, Andrew Makalio, Codie Taylor
Props: Mike Alaalatoa, Wyatt Crockett, Owen Franks, Oliver Jager, Joe Moody, Tim Perry
Locks: Scott Barrett, Mitchell Dunshea, Luke Romano, Quinten Strange, Sam Whitelock
Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Billy Harmon, Kieran Read, Tom Sanders, Pete Samu, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd
Scrumhalves: Mitchell Drummond, Bryn Hall, Jack Stratton
Flyhlaves: Mike Delany, Mitchell Hunt, Richie Mo’unga
Midfielders: Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor
Outside backs: George Bridge, Israel Dagg, David Havili, Will Jordan, Jone Macilai, Manasa Mataele, Seta Tamanivalu
HIGHLANDERS
IN: Josh McKay, Tevita Nabura, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Ioane, Shannon Frizell, Pari Pari Parkinson, Kalolo Tuiloma, Tyrel Lomax
OUT: Shane Christie, Siosuia Halanukonuka, Malakai Fekitoa, Craig Millar, Joe Wheeler, Gareth Evans, Hayden Parker, Patrick Osborne, Jason Emery
Hookers: Liam Coltman, Ash Dixon, Greg Pleasants-Tate
Props: Daniel Lienert-Brown, Tyrel Lomax, Guy Millar, Aki Seiuli, Siate Tokolahi, Kalolo Tuiloma
Locks: Alex Ainley, Josh Dickson, Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Pari Pari Parkinson
Loose forwards: Elliot Dixon, Shannon Frizell, Dillon Hunt, James Lentjes, Dan Pryor, Liam Squire, Luke Whitelock
Scrumhalves: Kayne Hammington, Josh Renton, Aaron Smith
Flyhalves: Josh Ioane, Fletcher Smith, Lima Sopoaga
Midfielders: Richard Buckman, Patelesio Tomkinson, Rob Thompson, Teihorangi Walden, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Outside backs: Matt Faddes, Tevita Li, Josh McKay, Tevita Nabura, Waisake Naholo, Ben Smith
HURRICANES
IN: Asafo Aumua, Alex Fidow, Toby Smith, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Murray Douglas, Sam Henwood, Gareth Evans, Jamie Booth, Finlay Christie, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ihaia West
OUT: Loni Uhila, Mike Kainga, Leni Apisai, Mark Abbott, James Broadhurst, Geoffrey Cridge, Callum Gibbins, Hugh Renton Toa Halafihi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kylem O’Donnell, Otere Black, Pita Ahki, Cory Jane
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli
Props: Chris Eves, Alex Fidow, Reg Goodes, Ben May, Toby Smith, Jeffery To’omaga-Allen
Locks: James Blackwell, Murray Douglas, Michael Fatialofa, Sam Lousi, Isaia Walker-Leawere
Loose forwards: Gareth Evans, Vaea Fifita, Sam Henwood, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Blade Thomson
Scrumhalves: Jamie Booth, Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara
Flyhalves: Beauden Barrett, Jackson Garden-Bachop, TJ Va’a, Ihaia West
Midfielders: Vince Aso, Ngani Laumape, Matt Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen
Outside backs: Jordie Barrett, Wes Goosen, Ben Lam, Jonah Lowe, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Julian Savea
