Super Rugby Pacific round 12 teams: Wallabies veteran returns from devastating injury, Waratahs captain back for Brumbies

Blues vs Western Force

FRI 2 MAY: Eden Park, Auckland (5.05pm kickoff AEST)

Kurtley Beale will restart his selection bid to take on the British and Irish Lions when he lines up at fullback for the Force against the Blues on Friday night.

Beale has been sidelined since he ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for Randwick in June last year when he was on the cusp of a Wallabies recall.

"A great fella and great to have on tour with the lads," Force winger Harry Potter told reporters ahead of the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific clash at Eden Park.

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"It's been good to have him and his awareness of the game, and chucking in his two cents when he can."

BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam, Xavi Taele, Rieko Ioane, Cole Forbes, Stephen Perofeta

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Angus Ta'avao, Josh Beehre, Cam Christie, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Corey Evans

FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep; Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Mac Grealy, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Potter, Kurtley Beale

Replacements: Albert Alcock, Atu Moli, Josh Smith, Josh Thompson, Will Harris, Nic White, Max Burey, George Poolman

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw

TMO: Richard Kelly

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Fijian Drua vs Queensland Reds

SAT 3 MAY: HFC Bank Stadium, Suva (12.05pm kickoff AEST)

Reds coach Les Kiss has opted to drop playmaker Tom Lynagh to the bench for Saturday's daunting clash with the Drua in sweltering Suva.

Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies reins from Joe Schmidt next year, has instead named Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in the No.10 jersey.

DRUA (1-15): Peni Ravai, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge (c), Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Kitione Salawa, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Inia Tabuavou, Vuate Karawalevu, Selestino Ravutaumada, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula

Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Elia Canakiavata, Philip Baselala, Isikeli Rabitu

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Joe Brial, Tate McDermott (c), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Dre Pakeho, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Max Craig, Alex Hodgman, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Heremaia Murray

Referee: Marcus Playle

Assistant Referees: James Doleman, Fraser Hannon

TMO: Glenn Newman

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Hurricanes vs Chiefs

SAT 3 MAY: Sky Stadium, Wellington (5.05pm kickoff AEST)

Chiefs star Damian McKenzie remains sidelined with a hand injury for Saturday's big New Zealand derby against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Josh Jacomb will instead wear No.10 for the ladder-leading Chiefs while All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua is back to start for the fifth-placed Hurricanes.

HURRICANES (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Kini Nanolo, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Ngatungane Punivai, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Zach Gallagher, Brad Shields (co-c), Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Bailyn Sullivan

CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Bradley Slater, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Kalyum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Aidan Ross, Reuben O'Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Gideon Wrampling

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jordan Way

TMO: Brett Cronan

ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs

SAT 3 MAY: GIO Stadium, Canberra (7.35pm kickoff AEST)

The Waratahs have received a big boost for Saturday's crucial visit to Canberra with captain Jake Gordon returning from a knee injury to start at halfback.

NSW also welcome back fellow Wallabies Angus Bell, Rob Leota and Taniela Tupou who were all rested from the loss to the Drua in Lautoka.

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, Lington Ieli, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford

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

Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Taniela Tupou, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Tane Edmed, Henry O'Donnell

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Graham Cooper

TMO: James Leckie

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

SUN 4 MAY: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (1.35pm kickoff AEST)

Nathan Hastie has reclaimed the Highlanders No.9 jersey from Folau Fakatava but star winger Caleb Tangitau is still missing due to his groin injury.

Moana Pasifika, meanwhile, welcome back electric winger Kyren Taumoefolau to their starting lineup in a battle between eighth and 10th on the ladder.

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Soane Vikena, Saula Ma'u, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Te Kamaka Howden, Sean Withy, Hugh Renton (co-c), Nathan Hastie, Cameron Millar, Jonah Lowe, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Sam Gilbert, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Rohan Winghan, Mitch Dunshea, Veveni Lasaqa, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson, Jake Te Hiwi

PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Tevita Ofa, William Havili

Replacements: Tomasi Maka, Monu Moli, Pone Fa'amausili, Ofa Tauatevalu, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Julian Savea, Patrick Pellegrini

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter

TMO: Richard Kelly