Teams for the seventh round of Super 14 rugby matches this weekend (kickoffs NZ time):
FRIDAY
Hurricanes v Crusaders, Wellington, 7.35pm
Hurricanes: Cory Jane, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Tamati Ellison, Shannon Paku, Jimmy Gopperth, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oialo (captain), Chris Masoe, Jerry Collins, Jason Eaton, Craig Clarke, Neemia Tialata Andrew Hore, John Schwalger. Reserves: Hikawera Elliot, Tim Fairbrother, Jeremy Thrush, Scott Waldrom, Alby Mathewson, Tane Tu'ipulotu, Hosea Gear.
Crusaders: Leon MacDonald, Scott Hamilton, Casey Laulala, Tim Bateman, Kade Poki, Daniel Carter, Andrew Ellis, Mose Tuiali'i, Richard McCaw (captain), Kieran Read, Ali Williams, Brad Thorn, Greg Somerville, Corey Flynn, Ben Franks. Reserves: Ti'i Paulo, Wyatt Crockett, Michael Paterson, Nasi Manu, Kahn Fotuali'i, Caleb Ralph, Sean Maitland.
NSW Waratahs v Cheetahs, Sydney, 9.40pm
Waratahs: Sam Norton-Knight, Lachie Turner, Ben Jacobs, Tom Carter, Lote Tuqiri, Kurtley Beale, Brett Sheehan, Wycliff Palu, Phil Waugh (captain), Rocky Elsom, Dan Vickerman, Dean Mumm, Matt Dunning, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson. Res: Adam Freier, Al Baxter, Will Caldwell, Beau Robinson, Josh Valentine, Daniel Halangahu, Rob Horne.
Cheetahs: Hennie Daniller, Eddie Fredericks, Hendrik Meyer, Meyer Bosman, Jongi Nokwe, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Tewis de Bruyn, Duanne Vermeulen, Darron Nel, Heinrich Brussow, David de Villiers, Rory Duncan (captain), CJ van der Linde, Adriaan Strauss, Wian du Preez. Reserves: to be named
Western Force v Stormers, Perth, 11.55pm
Force: Cameron Shepherd, Scott Staniforth, Ryan Cross, Scott Daruda, Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau, Chris O'Young, Richard Brown, David Pocock, Scott Fava, Nathan Sharpe (captain), Tom Hockings, AJ Whalley, Tai Mcisaac, Pekahou Cowan. Reserves: Luke Holmes, Troy Takiari, Sam Wykes, Tamaiti Horua, James Stannard, Lachlan MacKay, Nick Cummins
Stormers: Conrad Jantjes, Tonderai Chavhanga, Gcobani Bobo, Jean de Villiers (captain), Sireli Naqelevuki, Peter Grant, Enrico Januarie, Luke Watson, Louis-Francois Louw, Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker, Ross Skeate, Brian Mujati, Schalk Brits, JD Moller. Reserves: Christiaan Liebenberg, Brok Harris, Adriaan Fondse, Robbie Diack, Conrad Fritz Hoffmann, Gio Aplon, Tony Brown
SATURDAY
Chiefs v Highlanders, Hamilton, 5.30pm
Chiefs: Mils Muliaina (captain), Lelia Masaga, Richard Kahui, Callum Bruce, Sitiveni Sivivatau, Stephen Donald, Brendon Leonard, Sione Lauaki, Tanerau Latimer, Liam Messam, Kevin O'Neill, Toby Lynn, Ben Castle, Tom Willis, Simms Davison. Reserves: Aled de Malmanche, Ben May, Jay Williams, Faifili Levave, David Bason, Dwayne Sweeney, Viliame Waqaseduadua.
Highlanders: James Wilson, Paul Williams, Niva Ta'auso, Johnny Leota, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Daniel Bowden, Jimmy Cowan, Steven Setephano, Alando Soakai, Craig Newby (captain), Hayden Triggs, Hoani MacDonald, Clint Newland, David Hall, Jamie Mackintosh. Reserves: Jason Macdonald, Chris King, Isaac Ross, Adam Thomson, Toby Morland, Mike Delany, Brett Mather.
Blues v Bulls, Auckland, 7.35pm
Blues: George Pisi, Joe Rokocoko, Isaia Toeava, Benson Stanley, Rudi Wulf, Nick Evans, Danny Lee, Jerome Kaino, Daniel Braid, Justin Collins, Troy Flavell (captain), Kurtis Haiu, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Nick White, Bronson Murray, Anthony Boric, Nick Williams, Taniela Moa, Ben Atiga, David Smith.
Bulls: Zane Kirchner, Akona Ndungane, JP Nel, Wynand Olivier, Bryan Habana, Derick Hougaard, Fourie du Preez (captain), Pierre Spies, Wikus van Heerden, Pedrie Wannenburg, Danie Rossouw, Bakkies Botha, Rayno Gerber, Derick Kuun, Gurthro Steenkamp. Reserves: Bandise Maku, Werner Kruger, Wilhelm Steenkamp, Deon Stegmann, Dewald Potgieter, Heini Adams, Stephan Dippenaar
SUNDAY
Sharks v Reds, Durban, 4am
Sharks: to be named
Reds: Chris Latham, Clinton Schifcofske, Morgan Turinui, Berrick Barnes, Peter Hynes, Quade Cooper, Sam Cordingley (captain), Leroy Houston, David Croft, John Roe, James Horwill, Van Humphries, Dayna Edwards, Stephen Moore, Greg Holmes. Reserves: Sean Hardman, Rodney Blake, Ed O'Donoghue, Poutasi Luafutu, Ben Lucas, Charlie Fetoai, Digby Ioane.