The Reds host the Brumbies in the key Australian match up of round 9, while the Waratahs are looking to arrest their slide on Friday against the Chiefs.

The Queensland outfit has revealed a major blow to their backrow stocks with Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson facing an extended period on the sidelines.

No.8 Wilson sustained a fracture to his arm in contact against the Chiefs in Hamilton last Friday night which will sideline him for around six weeks while Filipo Daugunu misses out with a lower limb injury.

Check out all the team news as it’s revealed below.

(All times are AEST)

Friday

Hurricanes vs Crusaders, 5.05pm

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has kept Ruben Love at fullback instead of a mooted switch to No.10 as he made just one change to his 23 from the loss to the Blues.

Hooker Raymond Tuputupu comes onto on the bench in place of Jacob Devery. Centre Peter Umaga-Jensen and reserve prop Pouri Rakete-Stones will their 50th Hurricanes match.

The Crusaders welcome back three All Blacks into the starting lineup in David Havili, Scott Barrett and Tamaiti Williams for the first of four straight derbies.

Havili has been suffering an Achilles niggle while Barrett, whose form has been questioned in recent weeks, and Williams were rested against the Drua.

Sevu Reece moves to the left wing after starting at centre in Suva, while halfback Kyle Preston will miss a third consecutive game with a rib injury.

Fullback Will Jordan is picked again after having his rest week pushed back.

Centre Dallas McLeod misses out with a quad injury.

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HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Riley Hohepa, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilo Tosi, Will Tucker, Brad Shields, Ereatara Enari, Callum Harkin, Fatafehi Fineanganofo

CRUSADERS (1-15):  Tamaiti Williams, Ioane Moananu, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Jamie Hannah, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan

Replacements: Matt Moulds, George Bower, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Antonio Shalfoon, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, James O’Connor, Macca Springer

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Fraser Hannon

TMO: Glenn Newman

Waratahs vs Chiefs, 7.35pm

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has made just two changes to his side for Friday’s huge game against the Chiefs in Sydney.

Former England sevens star Jamie Adamson replaces the sick Charlie Gamble, while Joey Walton starts ahead of Henry O’Donnell in midfield.

Tane Edmed, as reported on Tuesday, has once again been left out.

(Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The other changes are on the bench, with rising lock Miles Amatosero and back-rower Leafi Talataina returning.

After starting the season with three straight wins, the Waratahs are now 4-3 at the midway point of the season after back-to-back defeats across the ditch.

The latest loss was a disappointing 45-28 defeat to Ardie Savea’s Moana Pasifika, with the Waratahs conceding six second-half tries to blow a 14-point half-time lead.

It means the Waratahs desperately need to get back to the winner’s circle, with McKellar’s new-look team having a difficult second half of the season after winning all four home games to start the year.

McKellar said he was pleased to be able to keep some stability in the side despite the loss of Gamble.

“Injuries have played a part at different times this season, but overall there’s a growing consistency in selection, which is important,” he said.

“Outside of Charlie being unavailable, and a few longer-term injuries, it’s a squad that’s building nicely.

“We’re comfortable with the 23 we’ve picked for what’s going to be a huge game.”

The Chiefs are one of the competition’s form teams, and McKellar knows the Waratahs will need to lift to match the New Zealand powerhouse.

“They’re a side that’s probably favoured to win the comp,” McKellar said.“We know the challenge that’s in front of us, but we’re excited by it.”

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has made minor team changes.

Damian McKenzie moves to full back as Josh Jacomb, who came off the bench last week is set to start at No. 10. After a top performance at home, Samisoni Taukei’aho returns to the starting line up in the front row. Alongside Tupou Vaa’i and Gideon Wrampling who have also come off the bench.

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Replacements: Julian Heaven, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Henry O’Donnell

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling, Shaun Stevenson, Damian McKenzie

Replacements: Bradley Slater, Jared Profit, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa

Referee: Angus Mabey

Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Stu Curran

TMO: James Leckie

Saturday

Blues vs Moana Pasifika, 2.35pm

The Blues have named a largely unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika at Eden Park.

Hooker Ricky Riccitelli returns from injury to join the starting side, while prop Angus Ta’avao slots in to replace Marcel Renata, who has been ruled out with a calf injury.

Halfback Taufa Funaki and flyhalf Harry Plummer are back in their 23, the latter alongside Stephen Perofeta as playmaking options.

It will be a special match for centre AJ Lam who is set to notch up his 50th Super Rugby appearance.

Coming off a gritty win over the Hurricanes in Round 8, the Blues are looking to keep their momentum rolling against Moana Pasifika.

“Moana is a big game for us and we will work hard and prepare the same way as we do every week,” said coach Vern Cotter.

“Last week’s win was a real team effort. We made improvements in some key areas and are expecting an even better performance this weekend. We know we can still improve a lot and that’s exciting.”

Miracle Faiilagi is back from a hamstring injury to boost Moana Pasifika.

Faiilagi will start at blindside flanker, reforming the strong loose forward trio with Ardie Savea and Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa.

Jackson Garden-Bachop moves into the the No.10, alongside Melani Matavao who is having a first start of the season.

Pepesana Patafilo returns at left wing.

BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Corey Evans

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, PJ Sheck, Cam Christie, Adrian Choat, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Stephen Perofeta

PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Sam Slade, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Pepesana Patafilo, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, William Havili

Replacements: Sama Malolo, James Lay, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Sione Havili Talitui, Aisea Halo, Patrick Pellegrini, Fine Inisi

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Mike Winter, Warwick Lahmert

TMO: Richard Kelly

Highlanders vs Drua, 5.05pm

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made nine changes to his starting side in an attempt to break a four-game losing streak.

Cameron Millar (10) and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (15) have come into the side while Folau Fakatava returns to the No. 9 jersey to replace Nathan Hastie.

Co-captain Hugh Renton is back at No. 8 jersey, while there is a debut for winger Taniela Filimone.

Mitch Dunshea, Caleb Tangitau and Te Kamaka Howden were ruled out with injuries, while Sean Withy is suspended.

Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson has shifted Caleb Muntz to fullback and added young Philip Baselala on the bench.

Jackson has also named new co-captains for the match, with Mesulame Dolokoto and Iosefo Masi taking on the leadership role in the absence of Tevita Ikanivere and Frank Lomani.

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Henry Bell, Sosefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Veveni Lasaqa, Hugh Renton (co-c), Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Taniela Filimone, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Tai Cribb, Nikora Broughton, Adam Lennox, Sam Gilbert, Tanielu Tele’a

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto (co-c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Longanimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Masi (co-c), Selestino Ravutaumada, Caleb Muntz

Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Philip Baselala, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey

TMO: Brett Cronan

Reds vs Brumbies, 7.35pm

The Queensland Reds have lost Wallabies captain Harry Wilson for Saturday night’s showdown with the Brumbies in Brisbane.

The No.8 fractured his arm during the 27-15 loss to the Chiefs despite playing to the final whistle.

He isn’t the only big name sidelined either, with Filipo Daugunu ruled out because of a lower limb injury.

Test playmaker Tom Lynagh returns to the starting side in one of five changes to the starting XV.

Lynagh returns to the No.10 jersey after coming off the bench last weekend. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips drops back to the bench.

The rising playmaker is one of two changes to the backline, with Tim Ryan returning to the side in the absence of Daugunu.

The three other changes are up front, with props Sef Fa’agase and Zane Nonggorr promoted ahead of Alex Hodgman and Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, who drop back to the bench.

The final change sees Seru Uru return to the back-row, which sees Joe Brial move to the back of the scrum in the absence of Wilson.

The fixture will see captain Tate McDermott play his 100th match for the Reds.

Tate McDermott. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

“When you talk about what it means to be a Queensland Red and what it means to represent this squad, you look no further than Tate McDermott,” Reds head coach Les Kiss said.

“Beyond his leadership, it’s his commitment to the maroon jersey.”

The halfback isn’t the only one to bring up a milestone, with Test teammates Matt Faessler and Nonggorr playing their 50th matches

Kiss added that he was confident the Reds could deal with the absence of Wilson.

“We saw how Joe Brial stepped up in the backrow against the Chiefs with his best performance for the Reds and he will get to show his wares at No.8 against the Brumbies,” Kiss said.

Meanwhile, Stephen Larkham has made a couple of changes to his starting side as they look to consolidate themselves in the top six and take down Australia’s pace-setters.

In particular, Ryan Lonergan returns at halfback after being rested from his side’s home win over the Highlanders in round six.

The other change sees Tuaina Taii Tualima promoted to the starting side, with the former Rebels forward selected at No.8.The selection sees Rob Valetini move to blindside flanker and Tom Hooper shifted to the second-row to start alongside Nick Frost.

McDermott isn’t the only player to bring up 100 caps, with winger Andy Muirhead to also reach the milestone.

“Andy is a consummate professional who gives his all day in, day out for the Brumbies. He deserves recognition for reaching this milestone, it’s an incredible achievement,” Larkham said.

“He will come full circle this Saturday in reaching 100 caps in the place where he grew up and I’m sure he will have plenty of family and friends there cheering him on. The rest of the playing group will give their all to try to make it a memorable occasion for him.

“The bye week last week was welcomed, it’s given us a chance to recover and get our ducks in a row for the second half of the season. The Reds have been in good form in 2025 and we’re looking forward to taking them on.”

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa’agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Dre Pakeho, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray

Replacements: Richie Asaita, Alex Hodgman, Jeffery Toomana-Allen, Angus Blyth, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Damon Murphy

TMO: Graham Cooper