Super Rugby Pacific Round 10: Teams Named Amid Injury Blows

Super Rugby Pacific has released the official injury and unavailability list for Round 10 as of April 15, 2026, revealing a significant number of new injuries across the competition.

The most severe update involves Darby Lancaster, whose season has been confirmed as over following an ankle injury.

The Brumbies have experienced contrasting fortunes with their roster. While Charlie Cale is sidelined with a shoulder injury, the team welcomes the return of Tom Wright.

The Crusaders continue to struggle with a growing list of unavailable players, with David Havili now added to the roster due to a concussion as the team prepares to travel west.

Team Injury Status

The Blues have several players unavailable for Round 10, including Cameron Christie, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Other unavailable players include Caleb Clarke (calf), Corey Evans (ankle), Joshua Fusitu’a (bicep), and three players sidelined with concussions: Jordan Lay, Laghlan McWhannell, and Ofa Tu’ungafasi.

For the Brumbies, in addition to Charlie Cale’s shoulder injury, Dan Nelson and Kye Oates are both out with leg injuries, and Rhys van Nek is unavailable due to a thumb injury.

The Chiefs face a variety of timelines for their injured players. Jayden Sa is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Emoni Narawa and Etene Nanai-Seturo are both expected to return between Round 16 and the finals due to foot injuries. Other absences include:

• Kyle Brown (hip): expected return Round 11
• Lalakai Foketi (hand): expected return Round 11-13
• Tupou Vaa’i (concussion): expected return Round 11
• Daniel Rona (hamstring): expected return Round 14
• Sione Ahio (quad): time to be confirmed

The Crusaders list is extensive, featuring two season-ending injuries: James White (shoulder) and Tamaiti Williams (discitis). The team also awaits confirmation on the return dates for Aki Tuivailala (concussion), David Havili (concussion), Codie Taylor (hamstring), and Cullen Grace (knee).

Other Crusaders injuries include:

• Will Jordan (calf): 3-5 weeks
• Braydon Ennor (hamstring): 2-4 weeks
• Liam Jack (hamstring): 2-4 weeks
• Kyle Preston (knee): 1-2 weeks
• Ethan Blackadder (calf): 1-2 weeks

The Fijian Drua have five players listed as unavailable: Haereiti Hetet (back), Frank Lomani (knee), Ponipate Loganimasi (arm), Epeli Momo (knee), and Meli Tuni (knee).

The Highlanders have three players out for the season: Dylan Pledger (ACL), Fabian Holland (shoulder), and Josh Tengbald (knee). Their remaining unavailable players include:

• Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (ankle): 3-4 weeks
• Jonah Lowe (calf): 1-2 weeks
• Josh Whaanga (knee): 1-2 weeks
• Tomas Lavanini (finger): 1 week

The Hurricanes are managing several short-to-mid-term injuries. Tyrel Lomax is sidelined for six weeks with an ankle injury, and Taine Roiri is out for 3-5 weeks with a hamstring injury. Other unavailable players include:

• Hugo Plummer (ankle): 2 weeks
• Siale Lauaki (concussion): 1 week
• Logan Wallace (calf): 1 week
• Matolu Petaia (leg): 1 week
• Jai Tamati: unavailable

The Queensland Reds were not included in the Round 10 injury list as they are currently on a bye.