2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 6

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Matatū will host the Chiefs Manawa at Ngā Puna Wai and have opted for continuity when naming their team. 2 players from Matatū will run out for their 20th Super Rugby Aupiki games, captain Alana Bremner and Georgia Ponsonby.  

Renee Holmes of the Chiefs Manawa is also in line to play her 20th Super Rugby Aupiki game, having been named to start at fullback. Holmes has played 12 times for the Chiefs Manawa, and 8 times for Matatū.  

The Blues return to Eden Park to take on the Hurricanes Poua, who are searching for their first win of the season. The Blues first ever captain Eloise Blackwell will run out for her 20th appearance from the bench.  

Matatū v Chiefs Manawa: 

Matatū (1-15): Marcelle Parkes, Georgia Ponsonby, Moomooga Palu, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner (c), Fiaali;i Solomona, Lucy Jenkins, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Chey Robins-Reti, Grace Brooker, Amy du Plessis, Winnie Palamo, Kaea Nepia 

Impact: Tegan hollows, Pip Love, Amy Rule, Stacey Niao, Sarah Jones, Kelsyn McCook, Hollyrae Mete, Fia Laikong 

Unavailable due to injury: Emma Dermody, Chelsea Bremner, Eilis Doyle  

Chiefs Manawa (1-15): Kate Henwood, Vici-Rose Green, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Jade Coates, Chyna Hohepa, Grace Kukutai, Kennedy Tukuafu (c), Mia Anderson, Ariana Bayler, Kelly Brazier, Reese Anderson, Shoshanah Seumanutafa, Mererangi Paul, Ruby Tui, Renee Holmes 

Impact: Grace Houpapa-Barrett, Krystal Murray, Santo Taumata, Charmaine Smith, Leana Puni-Lio, Holli O’Sullivan, Rosie Kelly, Azalleyah Maaka  

Unavailable due to injury: Kiriana Nolan, Tenika Willison

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr 

Assistant Referees: Erin Doherty, Andy Morton 

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu  

Blues v Hurricanes Poua: 

Blues (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Maama Vaipulu, Elizabith Moimoi, Taufa Bason, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Kahlia Awa, Krysten Cottrell, Jaymie Kolose, Ruahei Demant, Sylvia Brunt, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Harono Te Iringa, Eloise Blackwell, Holly Greenway, Patricia Maliepo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Danii Mafoe 

Unavailable due to injury: Sophie Fisher (hamstring), Tara Turner (bereavement) 

Hurricanes Poua (1-15): Ngano Tavake, Forne Burkin, Nina Poletti, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Kahurangi Sturmey, Olioli Mua, Elinor-Plum King, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Te Ruaoriwa Gapper, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Monica Tagoai, Leilani Hakiwai, Shakira Baker, Cassie Siataga 

Impact: Denise Aiolupotea, Angel Mulu, Jayme Nuku, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Raedeen Blake, Natalie Delamere, Teilah Ferguson, Isabella Waterman 

Unavailable due to injury: Sam Taylor (knee) 

Referee: Natarsha Ganley 

Assistant Referees: Ben Woolerton, Dan Moore  

TMO: Aaron Paterson 

Sky Super Rugby Round 6 Fixtures: 

Saturday 5 April, 2:05pm: Matatū v Chiefs Manawa – Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch Buy Tickets 

Saturday 5 April, 4:35pm: Blues v Hurrcianes Poua – Eden Park, Auckland Buy Tickets 

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