VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW
Queensland Reds v Brumbies
When: Friday 2 March at 8:00pm AEDT
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE ABC Grandstand and RUGBY.com.au Radio
Broadcast information:
- The Reds will be without Captain Scott Higginbotham and lock Lukhan Tui as they each begin serving 3-week suspensions.
- Prop James Slipper will step in as interim Captain while Caleb Timu will shift to No. 8 to replace Higginbotham.
- Wallabies Spring Tour development player Liam Wright will make his run-on debut for the Reds.
- Brumbies co-Captain Sam Carter will lead the team in an all-Wallaby second row alongisde Rory Arnold.
- The Canberra-based side lead the overall head-to-head between the two teams 22 wins to 9.
Queensland Reds Media Manager: Tom Kennedy 0417 702 278
Brumbies Media Manager: Russ Gibbs 0449 252 120
Sunwolves v Melbourne Rebels
When: Saturday 3 March at 3:15pm AEDT
Where: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand
Broadcast information:
- Captain Adam Coleman will make his 50th Super Rugby appearance.
- The Rebels will defend the Ganbette Trophy for the first time after becoming the inaugural holders following a 35-9 victory in Round 4 in 2016.
- Coach Dave Wessels has made two changes to his bench with former England international Geoff Parling and experienced flanker Colby Fainga’a drafted in.
Melbourne Rebels Media Manager: Chris Gottaas 0422 356 313
Sharks v NSW Waratahs
When: Sunday 4 March at 12:05am AEDT
Where: Kings Park Stadium, Durban
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand
Broadcast information:
- The Waratahs have introduced a new second row combination as Ned Hanigan partners with Tom Staniforth at lock and Michael Wells moves from No 8 to blindside flanker.
- Three players on the bench are set to make their NSW Waratahs Super Rugby debut including front rower Kalivati Tawake, loose forward Will Miller and halfback Mitch Short.
- The Tahs have claimed 12 wins to 8 against the Sharks in Super Rugby history
NSW Waratahs Media Manager: Jos Titus 0426 248 929
Related Posts
« Postponement: Scarlets v Leinster Rugby Madibaz determined to overcome tough start »
