Super Rugby 2015, round 11 teams: Karmichael Hunt ruled out with injury, Tevita Kuridrani returns

KARMICHAEL Hunt has suffered another setback in his first Super Rugby season, but the news is better for Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Karmichael Hunt of the Reds looks on from the bench during the round eight Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Reds at AAMI Park on April 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

DUAL-code star Karmichael Hunt has faced yet another setback in his inaugural Super Rugby season, ruled out of the Queensland Reds side to face the Hurricanes with an adductor strain.

Meanwhile Tevita Kuridrani and Jesse Mogg have both been named to return to the Brumbies starting backline after injury lay-offs.

The round 11 teams are rolling and we’ll have them all here as they come to hand.

Things just keep getting better for Karmichael Hunt.

CHIEFS v FORCE at Waikato Stadium

Friday, 5:35pm AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

PROP Pek Cowan will play his 100th match for the Western Force when he lines up against the Chiefs in New Zealand to kick off round 11.

Cowan was a foundation member of the Force and joins captain Matt Hodgson, who returns to the starting side for the first time this season, in the centurions club.

Sam Wykes misses out with injury, with Steve Mafi shifting to the second row, while Ian Prior replaces Alby Mathewson at halfback.

Chiefs coach David Rennie has overhauled his side for the Friday night fixture, making four changes to the starting XV

Siate Tokolahi comes into the front row, while Johan Bardoul replaces Liam Messam due to all blacks requirements.

Marty McKenzie replaces the injured Aaron Cruden at flyhalf, while Bryce Heem starts on the wing.

CHIEFS (1-15): Mitchell Graham, Hika Elliot, Siate Tokolahi, Matt Symons, Brodie Retallick, Johan Bardoul, Sam Cane, Michael Leitch, Brad Weber, Marty McKenzie, Tim Nanai-Williams, Sonny Bill Williams, Charlie Ngatai, Bryce Heem, Tom Marshall

Reserves: Quentin MacDonald, Pauliasi Manu, Ben Tameifuna, Michael Fitzgerald, Liam Squire, Augustine Pulu, Damian McKenzie, Andrew Horrell

FORCE (1-15): Pekahou Cowan, Nathan Charles, Tetera Faulkner, Steve Mafi, Adam Coleman, Angus Cottrell, Matt Hodgson, Ben McCalman, Ian Prior, Sias Ebersohn, Nick Cummins, Luke Burton, Kyle Godwin, Luke Morahan, Dane Haylett-Petty

Reserves, Heath Tessmann, Chris Heiberg, Oliver Hoskins, Wilhelm Steenkamp, Kane Koteka, Ryan Louwrens, Junior Rasolea, Marcel Brache ​

Aaron Cruden’s injury has forced a reshuffle at the Chiefs.

BRUMBIES v HIGHLANDERS at GIO Stadium

Friday, 7:40pm AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

BROTHERS JP and Ruan Smith will make history for the Brumbies when they line up alongside one another in the front row against the Highlanders on Friday.

It will be the first time two brothers have worn the number one and three jerseys for the Brumbies, while they are the first siblings to start the same match in any position for ACT since George and Tyrone Smith in 2008.

Blake Enever and Jordan Smiler form a new-look lock combination, while Ita Vaea will wear the number eight, trading places with Jarrad Butler, who is joined by rory Arnold and Ben Alexander on the bench.

Tevita Kuridrani returns to the starting side at outside centre, pushing Henry Speight to the wing, while Jesse Mogg’s inclusion at fullback sees Robbie Coleman named at inside centre.

The changes have also come thick and fast for the Highlanders, who have rested All Blacks Malakai Fekitoa, Aaron Smth and Ben Smith for the match in accordance with New Zealand Rugby Union regulations.

Richard Buckman, Fumiaki Tanaka and Trent Renata come in for the rested trio respectively.

shaun Treeby, Tom Franklin and Pingi Tala’apitaga have also reclaimed places in the starting XV

BRUMBIES (1-15): JP Smith, Stephen Moore, Ruan Smith, Jordan Smiler, Blake Enever, Scott Fardy, David Pocock, Ita Vaea, Michael Dowsett, Christian Lealiifano, Joe Tomane, Robbie Coleman, Tevita Kuridrani, Henry Speight, Jesse Mogg.

Reserves: Josh Mann-Rea, Allan Alaalatoa, Ben Alexander, Rory Arnold, Jarrad Butler, Joe Powell, Rod Iona, Nigel Ah Wong

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Kane Hames, Liam Coltman, Pingi Tala’apitaga, Tom Franklin, Joe Wheeler, Elliot Dixon, James Lentjes, Nasi Manu, Fumiaki Tanaka, Lima Sopoaga, Patrick Osborne, Shaun Treeby, Richard Buckman, Waisake Naholo, Trent Renata,

Reserves: Ash Dixon, Brendon Edmonds, Josh Hohneck, Joe Latta, Gareth Evans, Dan Pryor, Josh Renton, Jason Emery.

Tevita Kuridrani will return for the Brumbies this weekend.

CRUSADERS v BLUES at AMI Stadium

Saturday, 5:35pm AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

JEROME Kaino and Charles Piutau have both been rested by Blues coach Sir John Kirwan for their clash with the Crusaders on Saturday.

James Parsons is also rested, while Patrick Tuipolotu is missing with injury.

Lolagi Visina is named at fullback, while All Blacks trio Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu and Charlie Faumuina are all promoted to the starting front row.

Jimmy Cowan and Pita Ahki are both also recalled to the starting XV.

Todd Blackadder has made four changes to the Crusaders side that went down to the Chiefs last weekend for the Anzac Day fixture.

Codie Taylor starts at hooker in place of Ben Funnell, while Owen Franks is named at tighthead, shifting Nepo Laulala to the bench.

In the backs, Mitchell Drummond starts at halfback and Ryan Crotty at outside centre in place of Andy Ellis and Kieron Fonotia respectively.

CRUSADERS (1-15): Wyatt Crockett, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks, Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock, Jordan Taufua, Richie McCaw, Kieran Read, Mitchell Drummond, Colin Slade, Nemani Nadolo, Dan Carter, Ryan Crotty, David Havili, Tom Taylor

Reserves: Ben Funnell, Joe Moody, Nepo Laulala, Jimmy Tupou, Matt Todd. Andy Ellis, Kieron Fonotia, Nafi Tuitavake.

BLUES (1-15): Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu (c), Charlie Faumuina, Josh Bekhuis, Hayden Triggs, Akira Ioane, Brendon O’Connor, Steven Luatua, Jimmy Cowan, Dan Bowden, Melani Nanai, George Moala, Francis Saili, Frank Halai, Lolagi Visinia.

Reserves: Matt Moulds, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Angus Ta’avao, Culum Retallick, Blake Gibson, Jamison Gibson-Park, Ihaia West, Tevita Li

Jerome Kaino of the Blues wins a lineout ball. He won’t take on the Crusaders this weekend.

WARATAHS v REBELS at Allianz Stadium

Saturday, 7:55pm AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

THE Waratahs have made three personnel changes to their side for Saturday’s Anzac Day fixture against the Rebels at Allianz Stadium.

Mitchell Chapman is elevated to the starting side for the match, slotting in alongside Will Skelton at lock. Captain Dave Dennis moves to number eight, while Wycliff Palu is named on the bench.

The other two changes see Tatafu Polota-Nau reinstated as the starting hooker, with Tolu Latu filling the number 16 jersey on the bench, while Jacques Potgieter resumed his starting role in place of Pat McCutcheon.

The Rebels will be without lock Luke Jones for match after he failed to sufficiently recover from a concussion sustained in last week’s victory over the Brumbies.

Caderyn Neville is elevated to the starting side in his place, while Dom Shipperley replaces Tom English on the wing.

WARATAHS (1-15): Benn Robinson, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Sekope Kepu, Will Skelton, Mitchell Chapman, Jacques Potgieter, Michael Hooper, Dave Dennis, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Rob Horne, Kurtley Beale, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Peter Betham, Israel Folau.

Reserves: Tolu Latu, Jeremy Tilse, Paddy Ryan, Wycliff Palu, Stephen Hoiles, Pat McCutcheon, Brendan McKibbin, Matt Carraro, Taqele Naiyaravoro.

REBELS (1-15): Toby Smith, Pat Leafa, Paul Alo-Emile, Cadeyrn Neville, Lopeti Timani, Sean McMahon, Scott Fuglistaller, Scott Higginbotham, Nic Stirzaker, Jack Debreczeni, Sefanaia Naivalu, Mitch Inman, Tamati Ellison, Dom Shipperley, Mike Harris.

Replacements - Tom Sexton, Cruze Ah-Nau, Tim Metcher, Sam Jeffries, Colby Fainga’a, Jordy Reid, Luke Burgess, Bryce Hegarty.

LIONS v CHEETAHS at Ellis Park

Sunday, 1:05am AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

LIONS (1-15): TBA

CHEETAHS (1-15): TBA

STORMERS v BULLS at Newlands Stadium

Sunday, 3:10 AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

STORMERS (1-15): TBA

BULLS (1-15): TBA

REDS v HURRICANES at Suncorp Stadium

Sunday, 4:05pm AEST, LIVE on FOX Sports 2HD

KARMICHAEL Hunt has been ruled out of Sunday’s clash with the Hurricanes with an adductor strain, the latest in a long line of setbacks for the star code-hopper this season.

Hunt’s absence has caused a backline reshuffle for the Reds, with Anthony Faingaa coming into the XV.

Curtis Browning has been replaced by exciting youngster Adam Korczyk after suffering a knee injury against the Cheetahs last weekend.

The Hurricanes have sent a near full-strength side to Brisbane, with only Nehe Milner-Skudder missing due to injury.

He is replaced at fullback by James Marshall, while Matt Proctor comes into the starting side for Cory Jane.

REDS (1-15): James Slipper, James Hanson, Greg Holmes, Rob Simmons, James Horwill, Adam Korczyk, Liam Gill, Adam Thomson, Will Genia, Nick frisby, James O’Connor, Anthony Fainga’a. Samu Kerevi, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Lachie Turner.

Reserves: Andrew Ready, Sef Faagase, Sam Talakai, Marco Kotze, Lolo Fakosilea, Scott Gale, Campbell Magnay, Chris Kuridrani.

HURRICANES (1-15): Reggie Goodes, Motu Matu’u, Ben Franks, Jeremy Thrush, James Broadhurst, Callum Gibbins, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Matt Proctor, James Marshall.

Reserves: Brayden Mitchell, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Chris Eves, Mark Abbott, Adam Hill, Chris Smylie, Rey Lee-Lo, Cory Jane.

Originally published as Super Rugby 2015, round 11 teams: Karmichael Hunt ruled out with injury, Tevita Kuridrani returns