{"id":381452,"date":"2024-04-03T03:48:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T03:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=381452"},"modified":"2024-04-03T05:02:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T05:02:59","slug":"all-blacks-star-ruled-out-of-super-rugby-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=381452","title":{"rendered":"All Blacks star ruled out of Super Rugby season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricanes star Cam Roigard will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season after <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/super-pacific-news-2024-hurricanes-defeat-highlanders-cam-roigard-knee-injury\/98ac4710-1b2b-4fa5-914c-fdafce3a0347\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee.\">rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes confirmed <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/all-blacks\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All Blacks\">All Blacks<\/a> halfback Roigard had undergone surgery \ufeffon Tuesday and will now lean on TJ Perenara at No.9 after their bye week in round seven.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for all the latest team news.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Watch all the action from the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/9.nine.com.au\/KRnrlm\" title=\"with every match ad free, live and and on demand on Stan Sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>with<\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>every match ad free, live and and on demand on Stan Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6349984035112\" src=\"https:\/\/vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/2024\/03\/580654\/pickerimage.jpg\" alt=\"Clarke cuts loose at Eden Park\" data-vms-id=\"ref:cludnyte0000t0iquma3d464n\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUES vs FORCE in Auckland, Friday 5.05pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dalton Papalii will captain the Blues on Friday in the absence of regular skipper \ufeffPatrick Tuipulotu.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;With a short turnaround we&#x27;re lucky to have Dalton step in and lead the side,&quot; Blues coach Vern Cotter said.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It&#x27;s a seamless transition given he captained at the start of the season and is a familiar voice in the leadership group. We know the Force are coming here to disrupt us so we&#x27;ve got to be fully focused on the job at hand.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>For the Force, \ufeffformer Wallabies lock Sam Carter has been promoted to the starting XV, while Max Burey will start at fullback with Harry Potter unavailable due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUES (15-1):<\/strong> Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Corey Evans, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Taufa Funaki, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii (c), Akira Ioane, Laghlan McWhannell, Josh Beehre, Angus Ta&#x27;avao, Ricky Riccitelli, Ofa Tu&#x27;ungafasi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Soane Vikena, Joshua Fusitu&#x27;a, Marcel Renata, Anton Segner, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Lucas Cashmore, Caleb Tangitau<\/p>\n<p><strong>FORCE (15-1):<\/strong> Max Burey, Bayley Kuenzle, Sam Spink, Hamish Stewart, Chase Tiatia, Ben Donaldson, Nic White (c), Reed Prinsep, Carlo Tizzano, Tim Anstee, Tom Franklin, Sam Carter, Santiago Medrano, Tom Horton, Ryan Coxon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Ben Funnell, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Ollie Callan, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Henry O&#x27;Donnell<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ufeffReferee:<\/strong> Paul Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/combat-sports\/the-gathering-boxing-fight-2024-alex-leapai-jr-debut-exclusive-interview-with-father-and-son\/6576b9e8-7dbf-4ab8-b277-a721fb8bc441\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Alex Leapai Jr follows famous father into boxing ring\"><strong>Alex Leapai Jr follows famous father into boxing ring<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/combat-sports\/the-gathering-boxing-fight-2024-kane-cornes-vs-nathan-brown-afl-greats-square-off-in-adelaide\/6d9e963b-7c72-4b8d-8891-94b704066bad\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Brown&#x27;s fear as &#x27;corpse&#x27; Cornes awakens for fight\"><strong>Brown&#x27;s fear as &#x27;corpse&#x27; Cornes awakens for fight<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/combat-sports\/the-gathering-boxing-fight-2024-latest-news-date-time-fight-card-how-watch-odds-everything-need-know-ultimate-guide\/d0003478-6d08-48fc-ba52-290ad8c9cd4d\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Danny Green&#x27;s expert boxing guide to AFL &#x27;mad dogs&#x27;\"><strong>Danny Green&#x27;s expert boxing guide to AFL &#x27;mad dogs&#x27;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6349930749112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pickerimage-136.jpg\" alt=\"Fortuitous bounce gifts Rebels first try\" data-vms-id=\"ref:clucgdyu0000r0grr3clie3dl\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REBELS vs FIJIAN DRUA in Melbourne, Friday 7.35pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After sitting out a game earlier in the season over a pay dispute, Rebels recruit Filipo Daugunu is now relishing his new position at outside centre.<\/p>\n<p>Daugunu will again pair David Feliuai in midfield and they will have their hands full against the dangerous Drua ball runners.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I love being involved in defence,&quot; Daugunu, a Fijian, said.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;That&#x27;s where I see my involvement most in midfield. Moving from wing to centre, my main focus was improving my defence and it becoming a big part of my game.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REBELS (15-1):<\/strong> Nick Jooste, Darby Lancaster, Filipo Daugunu, David Feliuai, Glen Vaihu, Carter Gordon, Ryan Louwrens, Tuaiana Taii Tualima, Maciu Nabolakasi, Angelo Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Sam Talakai, Jordan Uelese, Matt Gibbon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Alex Mafi, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Daniel Maiava, Vaiolini Ekuasi, James Tuttle, Matt Proctor, Mason Gordon<\/p>\n<p><strong>DRUA (15-1):<\/strong> Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Iosefo Masi, Apisalome Vota, Epeli Momo, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Frank Lomani, Meli Derenalagi (c), Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira, Leone Rotuisolia, Mesake Vocevoce, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Waqa Nalaga, Taniela Rakuro<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:<\/strong> Damon Murphy<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>NEW PODCAST! Sean Maloney, Stephen Hoiles and Cam Shepherd unpack the Brumbies pipping the Reds in a thrilling Aussie derby<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/between-two-posts-1\/the-wright-stuff-off-the-cuff-winning-tough\/embed?in_playlist=podcast&amp;style=Cover\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"embed-social embed-omnypodcast\" data-show-caption=\"false\">https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/between-two-posts-1\/the-wright-stuff-off-the-cuff-winning-tough\/embed?in_playlist=podcast&amp;style=Cover<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHIEFS vs MOANA PASIFIKA in Hamilton, Saturday 5.05pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Etene Nanai-Seturo will get a rare start at fullback in his 50th game for the Chiefs on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Prop Ollie Norris is also celebrating a half century of caps.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Etene and Ollie have been integral members of the team for several seasons now,&quot; Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;They both started as young men full of potential, and it has been a pleasure to see their personal growth and influence on the team flourish. Moana Pasifika are a much improved side. We have seen they have a lot more consistency in their performances&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;They have also shown some nice innovations in their attack, so we will be anticipating everything and assuming nothing.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHIEFS (15-1):<\/strong> Etene Nanai-Seturo, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Rona, Rameka Poihipi (c), Peniasi Malimali, Damian McKenzie, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Wallace Sititi, Simon Parker, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vaa&#x27;i, Jimmy Tupou, Reuben O&#x27;Neill, Samisoni Taukei&#x27;aho, Ollie Norris<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOANA (15-1):<\/strong> Kyren Taumoefolau, Nigel Ah Wong, Fine Inisi, Julian Savea, Viliami Fine, William Havili, Melani Matavao, Semisi Paea, Niko Jones, Irie Papuni, Ola Tauelangi, Tom Savage, Sekope Kepu (c), Sama Malolo, Donald Brighouse<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Michael Curry, Miracle Faiilagi, Aisea Halo, Otumaka Mausia, D&#x27;Angelo Leuila<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:<\/strong> Ben O&#x27;Keeffe<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ufeffBRUMBIES vs WARATAHS in Canberra, Saturday 7.35pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brumbies prop \ufeffJames Slipper will break the record for most Super Rugby caps by an Australian against the Waratahs on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Slipper will go past Stephen Moore&#x27;s record \ufeffwith his 178th appearance this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Former Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett holds the competition record with 202 caps.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi has been promoted to the starting lineup after being eased back via the bench last week.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Lalakai brings a great power game for us, he links up well with Tane (Edmed), and he gets the ball to width deceptively well which helps us get our back three more involved,&quot; Waratahs assistant coach Pauli Taumoepeau said.<\/p>\n<p>Wallabies prop Angus Bell and openside flanker Charlie Gamble also return to the Waratahs starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;They&#x27;re a class side,&quot; Taumoepeau said of the Brumbies.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I think the battle will be won and lost up front. We&#x27;re looking forward to this challenge.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BRUMBIES (15-1):<\/strong> Tom Wright, Ollie Sapsford, Hudson Creighton, Tamati Tua, Corey Toole, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan (c), Charlie Cale, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Nick Frost, Darcy Swain, Sosefo Kautai, Billy Pollard, James Slipper<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Connal McInerney, Fred Kahea, Rhys van Nek, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Declan Meredith<\/p>\n<p><strong>WARATAHS (15-1):<\/strong> Max Jorgensen, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Dylan Pietsch, Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon (c), Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Lachie Swinton, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jed Holloway, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Julian Heaven, Angus Bell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reserves:<\/strong> Theo Fourie, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Tom Ross, Miles Amatosero, Sione Misiloi, Teddy Wilson, Will Harrison, Izaia Perese<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:<\/strong> Nic Berry<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6349928968112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pickerimage-14.jpg\" alt=\"Welsh Test star\u2019s epic intercept on Crusaders return\" data-vms-id=\"ref:clucemf68000j0gkap651d3s4\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>BYES:\ufeff CRUSADERS, HIGHLANDERS, HURRICANES, REDS<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Hurricanes star Cam Roigard will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season after rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee. 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