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At Suntory Sungoliath, blockbusting Aussie centre\u00a0Samu Kerevi\u00a0and backrower Sean McMahon\u00a0are joined by New Zealand superstar\u00a0Beauden Barrett.<\/p>\n
Rugby fans can also catch fan favourites like\u00a0Brodie\u00a0Retallick\u00a0(Kobelco Steelers) and\u00a0Bernard Foley\u00a0(Kubota Spears) among a strong overseas contingent.<\/p>\n
Hooper and Read will team up for the first time as Toyota Verblitz take on Toshiba Brave Lupus on Saturday.<\/p>\n
OLD GOLD:<\/strong> A year's worth of beer for two minute's work… meet Nine and Stan Sport's new rugby commentary team<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n ROUND 1 TEAMS:<\/strong> 'Tongan Thor' benched for Tahs grudge match, Force unveil cast of international stars<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n NICK MCARDLE:<\/strong> Inside Australia's unprecedented rugby broadcast deal with Nine and Stan Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/tomdecent\/status\/1362279356173742082?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n "A lot of the Japanese boys have been giving me a little bit of stick about it \u2014 we've been so used to being on the opposition side," Read said.<\/p>\n "We actually get along really well.<\/p>\n "It's probably a bit strange for a lot of people looking at it, but it's been working well so far.<\/p>\n "He hasn't been with the side as long as we'd like but he's a very professional player, so he got up to speed really quick and he's got to know the guys."<\/p>\n The competition joins\u00a0Stan's already huge rugby lineup, with\u00a0Stan's add-on sport package the only place to watch every match of Super Rugby AU,\u00a0Super Rugby Aotearoa,\u00a0Super Rugby trans-Tasman, The\u00a0Rugby Championship,\u00a0Bledisloe Cup,\u00a0Shute Shield, Hospital Challenge Cup,\u00a0Currie Cup and\u00a0New\u00a0Zealand's National Provincial Championship,\u00a0plus\u00a0Super W, Wallabies and\u00a0Wallaroos\u00a0Test matches,\u00a0SANZAAR union\u00a0home Tests and more.<\/p>\n Stan's\u00a0add-on sport package is available for $10 a month and\u00a0consumers can activate now ahead of tonight's Super Rugby AU doubleheader to get a 30 day free trial for a limited time only.<\/p>\n Activating is as simple as visiting:\u00a0Stan.com.au\/sport<\/a><\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n