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COMPLETE SRP Round 7 teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n There are only four games this weekend for the start of round seven but they\u2019re headlined by a clash between the Reds and Brumbies on Friday night in Brisbane.<\/p>\n The Crusaders and Moana Pasifika kick off the round on Friday afternoon while the Highlanders vs. Hurricanes and Rebels vs. Blues wraps up the round on Saturday.<\/p>\n The Crusaders welcome back All Blacks centres All Blacks midfielders Jack Goodhue and David Havili as they get some relief from their crip[pling injury toll.<\/p>\n Lock Quinten Strange, prop Finlay Brewis and outside backs Macca Springer and Melani Nanai also return to the 23 to face the cellar dweller’s.<\/p>\n Goodhue has overcome his groin strain from round two to play at No.12, alongside Richie Mo\u00fanga in his 100th Super Rugby match. The Crusaders injury list is now at 11, down from 17.<\/p>\n Sam Whitelock (hand), fullback Will Jordan (concussion related illness), lock Zach Gallagher (hamstring), Oli Jager (neck), Cullen Grace (shoulder) and Ethan Blackadder (calf) are expected back soon after next week\u2019s bye round.<\/p>\n Crusaders (1-15):<\/strong>\u00a0Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Quinten Strange, Dom Gardiner, Sione Havili-Talitui, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo\u2019unga, Macca Springer, Jack Goodhue, Leicester Fainga\u2019anuku, Will Gualter, Fergus Burke. Moana Pasifika (1-15):<\/strong> Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Samiuela Moli, Joe \u2018Apikotoa, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga, Solomone Funaki (c), Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili. Referee:\u00a0<\/strong>James Doleman<\/p>\n He might have returned to the Wallabies\u2019 wider squad, but Brad Thorn has axed dual international Suliasi Vunivalu from the Queensland Reds\u2019 side to take on the Brumbies on Good Friday in Brisbane.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old, whose early season struggles continued against the Crusaders last Friday, has been left out of the Reds\u2019 side with another Wallaby, Filipo Daugunu, returning to the side.<\/p>\n Thorn\u2019s selection confirms The Roar\u2019s report on Monday that Vunivalu was set to be dropped from the Reds\u2019 side just 24 hours after being selected by Eddie Jones for his Wallabies\u2019 training camp in April.<\/p>\n Suliasi Vunivalu has been dropped by the Reds to take on the Brumbies in their crunch Super Rugby match. Photo: Asanka Ratnayake\/Getty Images<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n James O\u2019Connor has also been dropped to the bench, with Lawson Creighton given an opportunity at fly-half.<\/p>\n There are two other changes to Thorn\u2019s side, with 22-year-old prop Phransis Sula-Siaosi starting for the first time alongside Peni Ravai and Matt Faessler in the front-row. Zane Nonggorr will come off the bench.<\/p>\n Lock Angus Blyth meanwhile returns to the starting side after making his comeback from injury against the Crusaders and forms a second-row combination alongside Seru Uru. The second-row pair re-signed with the Reds on Wednesday through until 2025.<\/p>\n Blyth\u2019s return sees Ryan Smith drop to the bench.<\/p>\n The matchup against the Brumbies is a big one for a few reasons.<\/p>\n Not only is Thorn\u2019s side hanging on in the top eight in eighth position. They also face the more difficult task of having to prepare to face Moana Pasifika at Apia Park for the first time a week later.<\/p>\n Reds coach Brad Thorn has swung the axe ahead of their clash against the Brumbies. Photo Chris Hyde\/Getty Images<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n But it also comes just days after only four Reds were selected in Jones\u2019 squad, with Harry Wilson and Tate McDermott amongst the big omissions.<\/p>\n \u201cWe face the Brumbies for the second time this season and they\u2019ve proven to be one of the form teams in the competition,\u201d Thorn said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe get another chance to play in front of our home crowd. We\u2019re looking forward to seeing them there on Friday night for what should be a good contest.<\/p>\n \u201cPhransis has made good contributions coming from the bench and he\u2019s earned an opportunity to have his first start. He\u2019s another guy who has made his way to the Reds through club rugby which is great to see and he\u2019s impressed us with his work around the park.\u201d Rising Wallabies hooker Billy Pollard has been named for his first match of the year. Photo: Mark Nolan\/Getty Images<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Stephen Larkham has named his strongest side of the year, naming an unchanged XV.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s via the bench that Larkham has some added punch to finish the game.<\/p>\n One-cap Wallaby hooker Billy Pollard returns for the first time this year after a couple of injuries, while alongside Test lock Darcy Swain returns after missing the past few weeks.<\/p>\n The Brumbies have typically struggled in Brisbane and survived a late rally against the Reds in Canberra earlier this year, but Larkham isn\u2019t taking his Australian rivals for granted in what shapes as ultra competitive top five in this year\u2019s Super Rugby competition.<\/p>\n The match also sees Cadeyrn Neville bring up his 50th match for the Brumbies, with the veteran Wallaby previously playing for the Reds and Rebels in what has been a remarkable journey.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to be in a position to pick a settled team this week and to be able to bring Billy and Darcy back onto the bench,\u201d Larkham said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s always a special game for us against the Reds up in Brisbane, we\u2019ve got Nev\u2019s 100th\u00a0as well so there\u2019s a buzz in the group and we\u2019re looking forward to the challenge against a really good side.\u201d<\/p>\n Reds (1-15):\u00a0<\/strong>Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Lawson Creighton, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry Brumbies (1-15):\u00a0<\/strong>James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville,\u00a0\u00a0Rob Valetini,\u00a0Rory Scott,\u00a0Pete Samu,\u00a0Nic White,\u00a0Noah Lolesio,\u00a0Corey Toole,\u00a0Tamati Tua,\u00a0Len Ikitau,\u00a0Andy Muirhead,\u00a0Tom Wright Referee:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Ben O\u2019Keeffe.<\/p>\n Captain Ardie Savea returns from All Blacks rest week duties in a much changed Hurricanes team. Only seven players are retained in the starting 15 from the win over Western Force. Brett Cameron suffered a serious knee injury against the Force and has been replaced by Aidan Morgan.<\/p>\n Folau Fakatava will start at No 9 for the Highlanders with Aaron Smith sidelined for personal reasons.<\/p>\n Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell and Andrew Makalio return to the starting forward pack and Hugh Renton is retained at No 8.<\/p>\n Highlanders (1-15):\u00a0<\/strong>Ethan de Groot, Andrew Makalio, Jermaine Ainsley, Pari Pari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, Billy Harmon (c), Hugh Renton, Foalu Fakatava, Mitch Hunt, Jonah Lowe, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Feluli Paea, Mosese Dawai, Sam Gilbert. Hurricanes (1-15):\u00a0Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Du\u2019Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby.<\/p>\n Replacements:<\/strong>\u00a0Asafo Aumua, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Owen Franks, TK Howden, Peter Lakai, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey, Peter Umaga-Jensen.<\/p>\n Referee:<\/strong>\u00a0Damon Murphy.<\/p>\n Wallabies\u2019 utility Andrew Kellaway return’s to the Rebels starting side at outside centre, alongside Test teammate Reece Hodge.<\/p>\n Kellaway returned to action after injury last week with a commanding performance in Fiji last week as the Rebels just failed to run down a big first half deficit.<\/p>\n Prop Pone Fa\u2019amausili joins Cabous Eloff in returning to the front row, while Trevor Hosea will pair with Harlequin teammate, Josh Canham in the second row. Saturday\u2019s match will be a special one for\u00a0Jordan Uelese, who was named in Eddie Jones first squad of the year last Sunday.<\/p>\n Uelese, 26, will become the first homegrown Victorian to make 50 Super Rugby appearances for the Rebels after making his debut in 2017 against the Blues.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a kid, I always dreamt of playing for the Rebels, so to be able to play 50 matches for my hometown team and wear that jersey, it\u2019s been a huge honour and I\u2019m keen to keep putting my hand up to go to battle for this Club,\u201d Uelese said.<\/p>\n The Blues \u2013 who have a 3-3 record to the Rebels\u2019 2-4 \u2013 have rested All Blacks Hoskins Sotutu and Stephen Perofeta after they had played all six matches so far. Winger Mark Telea returns after being rotated out while Patrick Tuipulotu is back in the starting side.<\/p>\n Rebels (1-15):\u00a0<\/strong>Cabous Eloff, Alex Mafi, Pone Fa\u2019amausili, Josh Canham, Trevor Hosea, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Monty Ioane, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Lachie Anderson, Joe Pincus. Blues (1-15):<\/strong>\u00a0Jordan Lay, Ricky Riccitelli, Nepo Laulala, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papalii (c), Anton Segner, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan. Referee:\u00a0<\/strong>Reuben Keane.<\/p>\n BYES THIS WEEK …..<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 COMPLETE SRP Round 7 teams: There are only four games this weekend for the start of round seven but they\u2019re headlined by a clash between the Reds and Brumbies on Friday night in Brisbane. 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<\/h3>\nCrusaders vs Moana Pasifika, 5.05pm AEDT – 7.05pm NZT<\/h3>\n
\nNanai, a former Blues player, is set for his Crusaders debut.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements:<\/strong>\u00a0Brodie McAlister, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Willi Heinz, David Havili, Melani Nanai.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements: \u00a0<\/strong>Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole, Isi Tu\u2019ungafasi, Mike McKee, Jonah Mau\u2019u Manu Paea, D\u2019Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi.<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nReds vs. Brumbies, 7.35pm AEDT – 9.35pm NZT<\/h3>\n
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\nJosh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell.
\nReplacements:<\/strong>\u00a0Richie Asiata, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Jake Upfield, Kalani Thomas, James O\u2019Connor, Taj Annan.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements:\u00a0<\/strong>Billy Pollard,\u00a0Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek,\u00a0Darcy Swain,\u00a0Luke Reimer,\u00a0Ryan Lonergan,\u00a0Jack Debreczeni,\u00a0Ben O\u2019Donnell<\/p>\n
\nSaturday<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHighlanders vs Hurricanes, 5.05pm AEDT – 7.05pm NZT<\/h3>\n
\nXavier Numia returns to the front row alongside All Blacks Dane Coles and Tyrel Lomax, and Isaia Walker-Leawere partners James Blackwell at lock.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements:\u00a0<\/strong>Leni Apisai, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma\u2019u, Max Hicks, Sean Withy, James Arscott, Scott Gregory, Marino Mikaele Tu\u2019u<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nRebels vs Blues, 7.35pm AEDT – 9.35pm NZT<\/h3>\n
\nNick Jooste and Lukas Ripley have been recalled for the Round 7 clash, named on the bench alongside James Tuttle, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Angelo Smith, Sam Talakai, Matt Gibbon and Jordan Uelese.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements:\u00a0<\/strong>Jordan Uelese, Matt Gibbon, Sam Talakai, Angelo Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima, James Tuttle, Nick Jooste, Lukas Ripley.<\/p>\n
\nReplacements:<\/strong> Soane Vikena, Ofa Tuungafasi, James Lay, Cameron Suafoa, Tom Robinson, Sam Nock, Corey Evans, Caleb Tangitau.<\/p>\n
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