Welcome to the Super Rugby Pacific Casualty Ward, the hub of all injury updates and news for the 2025 season.
All sides have named their squads for this week on Wednesday, with several big names set to play their first minutes in 2025.
The Reds and Blues currently sit at the high end of the ledger – but while the Reds have a vast amount of Wallabies still at their disposal, the Blues casualty ward makes for grim reading, with 12 stars sidelined.
That is before you get to Moana Pasifika, who come out off the bye with a mammoth five new injuries – including their captain, Ardie Savea.
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On the Australian front, several big stars, led by Rob Valetini and Lukhan Salakia-Loto, will make their long-awaited returns, with the Force also welcoming back five Wallabies into their starting side.
However, it isn’t all good news – with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii sidelined yet again after news broke yesterday that he would play against the Brumbies – while the Reds lose three critical Wallabies for their trip to Dunedin, bringing up their injury count to 11 players.
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The following list and summary detail the current state of injuries confirmed by each Super Rugby side, with the type of injury and reported duration on the sidelines. We have also included the earliest return estimate based on the data available.
This acts as purely as a guide for team statuses and Super Rugby Fantasy and can be subject to late change ahead of opening fixtures.
Lastly, this page will be under heavy construction throughout the season – the casualty ward is accurate as of Wednesday, 19th March 2025, ahead of round six of Super Rugby Pacific.
Casualty Ward – Super Rugby Pacific, Round Six
Australian sides
That moment when you realise you’re coming back to Super Rugby. (Photo by Adam Pretty – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
ACT Brumbies
Bobby V is back! After missing the first five rounds, incumbent John Eales medalist Rob Valetini returns this weekend for the men from Canberra – and at an ideal time too, with the Brumbies surviving a tough opening to the season and still sitting in the top four.
However, despite the key inclusion, it has been more bad news than good for the Brumbies. It has been revealed that four of their six injured players are set for long stints on the sidelines. Valetini’s return is even more crucial when you consider the loss of Charlie Cale to a back injury, which should see him sidelined long-term. David Feliuai also continues his bad run of injuries, returning to the casualty ward for the second time this year with a concussion.
New injuries:
- Charlie Cale – back – Duration: long-term – Earliest return: TBC
- David Feliuai – concussion – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: round seven
Ongoing:
- Ben O’Donnell – Hamstring – Duration: long-term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Tevita Alatini – ACL – Duration: long-term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Harry Vella – ACL – Duration: long-term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Tuaina Taii Tualima – dengue – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Season losses:
None
Returning from injury:
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is now set for another week on the sidelines. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
NSW Waratahs
Just when we thought we could celebrate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s return. After news broke yesterday that the Wallaby would be back for a crucial clash against the Brumbies, the Tahs have changed their mind and will give him another week on the sidelines, maybe due to issues during training earlier on Wednesday.
Frustrations aside, it has been a good week for the Tahs, with the side welcoming back Darby Lancaster and Miles Amatosero from a leg and back injury, respectively, although neither have been named in their side this weekend.
New injuries:
None
Ongoing:
- Fergus Lee-Warner – Foot – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Lucas Ripley – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii – Toe – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Lalakai Foketi – Groin – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Jake Gordon – medial ligament – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Season losses:
None
Returning from injury:
- Darby Lancaster
- Miles Amatosero
Nicholas Champion de Crespigny. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
Western Force
After coming back from injury last week, Divad Palu is set to return to the casualty ward again after picking up a shoulder injury in Christchurch.
However, all things considered, it’s not a bad week for Simon Cron, with four Wallabies back into the side, plus the well-timed return from injury of a fifth in Dylan Pietsch. Nick Champion de Crespigny also passed his head concussion protocols, which sees him slot back into the side.
New injuries:
- Divad Palu – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Ongoing:
- Bayley Kuenzle – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
- Matt Proctor – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
- Papillon Sevele – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Season losses:
- Harry Hoopert – Knee
- Harry Johnson-Holmes – Knee
Returning from injury:
- Nick Champion de Crespigny
- Dylan Pietsch
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
Queensland Reds
Thank god the Reds have such insane depth because their injury list right now makes for grim reading – with a massive 11 players on the sidelines, including seven Wallabies. The big losses this week come in the form of two Wallaby hookers in Matt Faessler and Josh Nasser, with Junior Wallaby Frankie Goldsbrough also set to miss the trip to Dunedin. The biggest loss however is Fraser McReight, who has picked up a shoulder injury in his side’s win over the Waratahs.
There is good news though, which is the crucial return of Wallaby veteran Lukhan Salakia-Loto from a fibula injury. He’ll come off the bench for the Reds side – and even with all the injuries, the side heading to Dunedin features ten Wallabies and three Australia XV representatives. Insane depth.
New injuries
- Matt Faessler – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Frankie Goldsbrough – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Fraser McReight – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Josh Nasser – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Ongoing:
- Matt Gibbon – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Isaac Henry – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Will McCulloch – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Mason Gordon – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Jock Campbell – wrist – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
- Josh Flook – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Liam Wright – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Season losses:
None
Returning from injury
Pacific Sides
Salestino Ravutaumada. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)
Fijian Drua
Well, it was good while it lasted. The Drua have recorded two injuries this week, with Epeli Momo readmitted for niggling issues with his knee.
However, the bigger loss is international star Selestino Ravutaumada, who will sit out their trip to face the Force with an HIA. He will return after the Drua’s bye in round seven.
New injuries:
- Selestino Ravutaumada – HIA – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round eight
- Epeli Momo – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Ongoing:
None
Season losses:
None
Returning from injury:
None
Ardie Savea. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
Moana Pasifika
They may have recorded their first win of the year against the Hurricanes, but the result came at a cost for Moana Pasifika.
Five players copped injuries against the Hurricanes, with the biggest being skipper Ardie Savea and international star James Lay, with Danny Toala a crucial loss in the backline. However, it isn’t all bad news, with Tongan international Fine Inisi back from injury, while Tito Tuipulotu (brother of All Black Patrick), also comes off the casualty ward and onto the bench.
New injuries:
- Ardie Savea – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- James Lay – elbow – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Lotu Inisi – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Danny Toala – knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Solomon Alaimalo – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Ongoing:
- Julian Savea – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Sione Havili Talitui – Ankle – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Season losses:
Returning from injury:
New Zealand sides
Beauden Barrett. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Blues
Where do you even begin with the Blues? It is grim reading, and it has gotten even worse following their loss to the Chiefs, with a combined 12 players sidelined.
The big casualty ward was joined by crucial backline player AJ Lam, with All Black Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Anton Segner also both sidelined. The bright sparks in this dark cloud is the crucial return of Hoskins Sotutu from suspension and James Mullan from a head injury. Unsurprisingly, both go straight into the match day 23.
New injuries:
- AJ Lam – leg – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Ofa Tu’ungafasi – neck – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Anton Segner – concussion – Duration: one-two weeks – Earliest Return: round eight
Ongoing:
- PJ Sheck – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Zarn Sullivan – Foot – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Ben Ake – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Tafua Funaki – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Adrian Choat – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Reon Paul – shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Beauden Barrett – Hand – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
- Ricky Riccitelli – chest – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
Season losses:
Returning from injury:
- Hoskins Sotutu
- James Mullan
Anton Lienert-Brown (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
Chiefs
The Chiefs’ casualty ward continues to pile up, with ten players now sidelined. The biggest loss this week comes in the form of experienced All Black Anton Lienert-Brown in the centres, while exciting loose forward Simon Parker will also spend some time on the sidelines.
New injuries:
- Simon Parker – Knee – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC
- Anton Lienert-Brown – Leg – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC
Ongoing:
- Liam Coombes Fabling – Knee – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest Return: round eight
- Fiti Sa – Shoulder – Duration: long term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi – Shoulder – Duration: short term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Etene Nanai-Seturo – hamstring – Duration: long term – Earliest Return: TBC
- Kaleb Trask – Hamstring – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest Return: round eight
- Josh Lord – Knee – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest return: round nine
Season losses:
- Wallace Sititi – Knee
- Rameka Poihipi – Knee
Returning from injury:
None
Ethan Blackadder. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)
Crusaders
Rob Penney’s men did not escape last week’s win over the Force totally unscathed, sustaining two losses in All Blacks Braydon Ennor and Ethan Blackadder.
However, they will swap them out for two other All Blacks who have been discharged from the casualty ward and will come into the matchday 23, with Cullen Grace and Noah Hotham both set to head to Auckland.
New injuries:
- Braydon Ennor – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
- Ethan Blackadder – Quad – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Ongoing:
- Kershawl Sykes-Martin – Knee – Duration: four weeks – Earliest return: Round six
- Dom Gardiner – Hamstring – Duration: Four-six weeks – Earliest return: Round six
- Johnny McNicholll – Hamstring – Duration: Four-six weeks – Earliest return: Round five
Season losses:
- Finlay Brewis – Shoulder
- George Bell – Toe/Foot
Returning from injury:
Folau Fakatava. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
Highlanders
While the Highlanders went down last week, they, fortunately, made it through the match unscathed – which was sorely needed, given their depth is a major asterisk over their title credentials this season.
The side will welcome back Daniel Lienert-Brown (suspension) and Finn Hurley (quad) from the casualty ward, with the latter coming into the starting side for their match against the Reds. However, their hopes of having Cameron Millar, Folau Fakatava and Hugh Renton also back in the side have proven not to be the case, with the trio set for another week on the sidelines.
New injuries:
None
Ongoing:
- Oliver Haig – Foot – Duration: Seven weeks – Earliest return: Round ten
- Jonah Lowe – ACL – Duration: four weeks – Earliest return: round eight
- Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens – Neck – Duration: seven weeks – Earliest return: Round ten
- Cameron Millar – concussion – Duration: one-two weeks – Earliest return: round seven
- Folau Fakatava – hamstring – Duration: one-two weeks – Earliest return: round seven
- Hugh Renton – groin – Duration: one-two weeks – Earliest return: round seven
Season losses:
None
Returning from injury:
- Daniel Lienert-Brown
- Finn Hurley
Hurricanes
The Hurricanes will enjoy the bye this weekend after their win over the Hurricanes, and as such, their casualty ward remains unchanged from last week.
New injuries:
N/A
Ongoing:
- Daniel Sinkinson – Hamstring – Duration: Seven weeks – Earliest return: Round eight
- Devan Flanders – Ankle – Duration: 11 weeks – Earliest return: Round 14
- Tjay Clarke – Shoulder – Duration: five weeks – Earliest return: Round nine
- Riley Higgins – Hand – Duration: three weeks – Earliest return: Round seven
- Billy Proctor – Achilles – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
- Siale Lauaki – ribs – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
Season losses:
Returning from injury:
N/A
