2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 4

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NZCIS will host its first game of the Super Rugby Aupiki season as the Hurricanes Poua take on Matatū at home.

Following their tense showdown in Round 2, the Blues and Chiefs Manawa bring their rivalry to FMG Stadium.  

There will be two players reaching milestones in Round 4, with Kennedy Tukuafu and Ariana Bayler of the Chiefs Manawa becoming the first players to earn 20 Super Rugby Aupiki caps.  

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Round 4 Teams:  

Hurricanes Poua v Matatū: 

Hurricanes Poua (1-15): Ngano Tavake, Jayme Nuku, Nina Poletti, Sam Taylor, Jackie Patea-Fereti (c), Olioli Mua, Elinor-Plum King, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Te Rauoriwa Gaper, Harmony Kautai, Rangimarie Sturmey, Leilani Hakiwai, Ayesha Leti-i'iga, Cassie Siataga  

Impact: Forne Burkin, Denisa Aiolupotea, Angel Mulu, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Paige Lush, Kahurangi Sturmey, Monica Tagoai, Isabella Waterman 

Unavailable due to injury: Payton Takimoana (knee), Shakira Baker (ankle), Karli Faneva (knee) 

Matatū (1-15): Pip Love, Georgia Ponsonby, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Chelsea Bremner, Alana Bremner, Lucy Jenkins, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Fia Laikong, Grace Brooker, Amy du Plessis, Winnie Palamo, Kaea Nepia 

Impact: Tegan Hollows, Marcelle Parkes, Moomooga Palu, Emma Dermody, Fiaali’i Solomona, Kelsyn McCook, Hollyrae Mete, Keighley Simpson 

Unavailable due to injury: Chey Robins-Reti  

Referee: Warwick Lahmert  

Assistant Referees: Ben Woolerton, Dan Moore 

TMO: Cassie Watt  

Chiefs Manawa v Blues: 

Chiefs Manawa (1-15): Kate Henwood, Vici Rose-Green, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Jade Coates, Charmaine Smith, Chyna Hohepa, Martha Mataele, Kennedy Tukuafu (c), Ariana Bayler, Kelly Brazier, Mererangi Paul, Kiriana Nolan , Azalleyah Maaka, Ruby Tui, Tenika Willison 

Impact: Grace Houpapa-Barrett, Krystal Murray, Santo Taumata, Logan Hauraki, Mia Anderson, Holli O’Sullivan, Rosie Kelly, Shoshannah Seumanutafa 

Unavailable due to injury: Tanya Kalounivale (finger, short-term) 

Blues (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Maama Vaipulu, Holly Greenway, Dajian Brown, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Tara Turner, Krysten Cottrell, Jaymie Kolose, Ruahei Demant, Sylvia Brunt, Portia-Woodman-Wickliffe, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Harano Te Iringa, Eloise Blackwell, Taufa Bason, Kahlia Awa, Kerri Johnson, Patricia Maliepo  

Unavailable due to injury: Elizabith Moimoi (Shoulder), Paris Mataroa (Shoulder), Katelyn Vahaakolo (HIA) 

Referee: Todd Petrie  

Assistant Referees: Erin Doherty, Andy Morton  

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu 

Sky Super Rugby Round 3 Fixtures: 

Saturday 22 March, 2:05pm: Hurricanes Poua v Matatū - NZCIS, Wellington Buy Tickets 

Saturday 22 March, 4:35pm: Chiefs Manawa v Blues - FMG Stadium, Waikato Buy Tickets

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