It begins in Hamilton as the winless Crusaders host the Chiefs in Christchurch, followed by the NSW Waratahs taking on the Melbourne Rebels in Sydney.
The Fijian Drua will be out to continue their strong home form against the Western Force in Lautoka, with Moana Pasifika facing the Blues in Auckland.
The Highlanders take on the Hurricanes in Dunedin whilst a blockbuster game between the Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies in Brisbane closes out the round.
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ROUND SIX TEAMS
*All times local
CRUSADERS v CHIEFS
Friday 29 March: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (19:05)
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kellow, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Mitch Drummond, Riley Hohepa, Johnny McNicholl, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki
RESERVES: James Mullen, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Owen Franks, Dominic Gardiner, Fletcher Anderson, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Etene Nanai Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Reuben O'Neill, Jimmy Tupou, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Daniel Rona
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter
Key match-up: It’s the immovable object against the irresistible force in the 13 jersey when Anton Lienert-Brown comes up against Crusaders juggernaut Levi Aumua.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Crusaders by 1.
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NSW WARATAHS v MELBOURNE REBELS
Friday 29 March: Allianz Stadium, Sydney (19:35)
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Mahe Vailanu, Tom Ross, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen
RESERVES: Julian Heaven, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Miles Amatosero, Ned Hanigan, Jack Grant, Will Harrison, Lalakai Foketi
REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Angelo Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, David Feliuai, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Taniela Tupou, Josh Canham, Maciu Nabolakasi, Vaiolini Ekuasi, James Tuttle, Nick Jooste
Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Nick Hogan
Key match-up: Rob Leota and Langi Gleeson are two of the hardest hitting and damaging running players in the competition. Their clash in the eight jersey will be one to savour.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Waratahs by 10
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FIJIAN DRUA v WESTERN FORCE
Saturday 30 March: Churchill Park, Lautoka (13:05)
FIJIAN DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Motikiai Murray, Simione Kuruvoli, Waqa Nalaga, Taniela Rakuro
FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Thomas Franklin, Lopeti Faifua, Tim Anstee, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White (c), Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Potter
RESERVES: Ben Funnell, Josh Bartlett, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Sam Carter, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, George Poolman
Referee: Reuben Keane
Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Tex Rokovereni
Key match-up: Two world class nines will square off when Force captain Nic White struts his stuff against the Fijian Drua’s inspirational Frank Lomani.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Fijian Drua by 8.
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MOANA PASIFIKA v BLUES
Saturday 30 March: Eden Park, Auckland (16:35)
MOANA PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, Christian Lealiifano, Fine Inisi, Julian Savea, Pepesana Patafilo, Nigel Ah Wong, Danny Toala
RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Donald Brighouse, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, William Havili, Kyren Taumoefolau
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Soane Vikena, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Segner, Adrian Choat, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele'a, Corey Evans
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Key match-up: Two veterans will look to pull out all their tricks when Julian Savea and Bryce Heem joust in the mid-field.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Blues by 9.
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HIGHLANDERS v HURRICANES
Saturday 30 March: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (19:05)
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Henry Bell, Saula Ma'u, Fabian Holland, Max Hicks, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c) Tom Sanders, Folau Fakatava, Rhys Patchell, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Tanielu Tele'a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
RESERVES: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Rohan Wingham, Oliver Haig, Nikora Broughton, James Arscott, Ajay Faleafaga, Josh Timu
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love
RESERVES: James O'Reilly, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Du'Plessis Kirifi, TJ Perenara, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngane Punivai
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey
Key match-up: Ethan de Groot has led the way for the Highlanders up front this season and will face a huge challenge from the rapidly improving Xavier Numia in the one jersey.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Hurricanes by 3.
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QUEENSLAND REDS V ACT BRUMBIES
Saturday 30 March: Suncorp Stadium (18:35)
REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: Josh Nasser, George Blake, Zane Nonggorr, Cormac Daly, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Suliasi Vunivalu
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford, Tom Wright
RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Harry Vella, Rhys Van Nek, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Key match-up: The two best performing hookers in Super Rugby go head-to-head when Reds try scoring machine Matt Faessler meets the ACT Brumbies dynamo Lachlan Lonergan.
NZR+ Expert Tipsters call: Queensland Reds by 12
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