Todas las franquicias del Super Rugby Pacific confirmaron sus planteles para lo que será la temporada 2027, un año particular tras la desaparición de Moana Pasifika y con 10 equipos que disputarán el certamen en la previa a la Copa del Mundo de Australia 2027.
La reducción a 10 equipos produjo un cambio en el formato de los playoffs. Si bien se mantiene el formato de los seis mejores, los equipos que terminen en primer y segundo lugar pasarán directamente a las semifinales, mientras que los equipos del tercer al sexto lugar disputarán eliminatorias a un solo partido.
La temporada 2027 arrancará el 12 de febrero con 16 rondas de temporada regular y un receso a mitad de temporada para el primer partido de la Bledisloe Cup, antes de que comiencen las eliminatorias el 11 de junio, que culminarán con la gran final el 26 de junio.
En cuanto a los equipos, Tomás Lavanini, en Highlanders, tendrá su segunda temporada en el Super Rugby Pacific, mientras que Leonel Oviedo y Agustín Moyano dirán presentes en Western Force.
Todos los planteles de las franquicias del Super Rugby Pacific
Brumbies
Coach: Stephen Larkham
Forwards: Blake Schoupp, Lington Ieli, James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Rhys van Nek, Tevita Alatini, Darcy Breen, Billy Pollard, Lachlan Lonergan, Liam Bowron, Nick Frost, Toby Macpherson, Aiden Stait, Lachie Shaw, Harvey Cordukes, Rob Valetini, Leafi Talataina, Rory Scott, TJ Talaileva, Charlie Cale, Eli Langi
Backs: Ryan Lonergan, Klayton Thorn, Dan Nelson, Declan Meredith, Tane Edmed, Len Ikitau, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Jarrah McLeod, Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Triston Reilly, Ollie Sapsford, Kye Oates
Blues
Coach: Jason Holland
Forwards: Ben Ake, Joshua Fusitu'a, Marcel Renata, Mason Tupaea, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Flyn Yates, James Mullan, Eli Oudenryn, Bradley Slater, Josh Beehre, Tristyn Cook, Sam Darry, Jack Lee, Patrick Tuipulotu, Torian Barnes, Cam Christie, Che Clark, Jed Melvin, Ardie Savea, Anton Segner, Malachi Wrampling
Backs: Finlay Christie, Taufa Funaki, Nic Shearer, Beauden Barrett, Cam Millar, Rico Simpson, Pita Ahki, James Cameron, Leo Gordon, Rieko Ioane, Zarn Sullivan, Xavi Taele Outside backs: Kade Banks, Caleb Clarke, Darby Lancaster, Payton Spencer, Rory Taylor, Cody Vai
Chiefs
Coach: Jono Gibbes
Forwards: George Dyer, Paula Latu, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Tevita Mafileo, Ollie Norris, Jared Proffit, Taine Kolose, Brodie McAlister, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Jai Knight, Josh Lord, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Tupou Vaa'i, Aisake Vakasiuola, Kaylum Boshier, Jahrome Brown, Luke Jacobson, Corey Kellow, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi
Backs: Richard Judd, Cortez Ratima, Charlie Sinton, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Taha Kemara, Damian McKenzie, Kyle Brown, Anton Lienert-Brown, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Leroy Carter, Isaac Hutchinson, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Sinkinson, Kyren Taumoefolau, Frank Vaenuku
Crusaders
Coach: Scott Hansen
Forwards: Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Seb Calder, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Clement Castets, Codie Taylor, George Bell, Manumau Letiu, Liam Jack, Tahlor Cahill, Jamie Hannah, Scott Barrett, Xavier Saifoloi, Ethan Blackadder, Dom Gardiner, Xavier Treacy, Christian Lio-Willie, Finn McLeod, Oli Mathis, Johnny Lee
Backs: Kyle Preston, Noah Hotham, Mitchell Drummond, Rivez Reihana, James White, Richie Mo'unga, Jake Te Hiwi, Corey Evans, Toby Bell, Cooper Roberts, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Johnny McNicholl, Kurtis MacDonald, Macca Springer, Maloni Kunawave, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Fijian Drua
Coach: Brad Mooar
Forwards: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereiti Hetet, Meli Tuni, Peni Ravai, Harold Rounds, Inoke Ravuiwasa, Mesake Doge, Mesulame Dolokoto, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Penaia Cakobau, Sairusi Ravudi, Leone Nakarawa, Meli Derenalagi, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Isi Naisarani, Isoa Tuwai, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray, Vilive Miramira, Josefa Namosimalua
Backs: Frank Lomani, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Philip Baselala, Ben Volavola, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Kemu Valetini, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Virimi Vakatawa, Maika Tuitubou, Iosefo Namoce, Epeli Momo, Taniela Rakuro, Joji Nasova, Manasa Mataele Isikeli Rabitu, Isikeli Basiyalo,Nacani Boginisoko
Highlanders
Coach: Jamie Joseph
Forwards: Henry Bell, Ioane Moananu, Jack Taylor, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Tomas Lavanini, Josh Tengblad, Nikora Broughton, Lucas Casey, Shannon Frizell, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Joseva Tamani, Will Stodart, Sean Withy
Backs: Folau Fakatava, Adam Lennox, Dylan Pledger, Josh Jacomb, Mika Muliaina, Patrick Pellegrini, Meihana Grindlay, Reesjan Pasitoa, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Josh Whaanga, Finn Hurley, Jona Nareki, Stanley Solomon, Caleb Tangitau, Tuna Tuitama, Xavier Titi-Harris, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Hurricanes
Coach: Clark Laidlaw
Forwards: Siale Lauaki, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Tito Tuipulotu, Rohan Wingham, Asafo Aumua, Vernon Bason, Jacob Devery, Raymond Tuputupu, Alefosio Aho, Caleb Delany, Dylan Eti, Hunter Morrison, Hugo Plummer, Oliver Haig, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Arese Poliko, Brad Shields, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
Backs: Bryn Hall, Cam Roigard, Jordi Viljoen, Brett Cameron, Harry Godfrey, Ruben Love, Tāmiro Armstrong, Jordie Barrett, Heremaia Murray, Billy Proctor, Jone Rova, Josh Gray, Fehi Fineanganofo, Callum Harkin, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngane Punivai
Waratahs
Coach: Michael Cheika
Forwards: Jack Barrett, Angus Bell, Dan Botha, George Francis, Isaac Kailea, Sefo Kautai, Edwin Langi, Apolosi Ranawai, Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga'a, Eamon Doyle, Miles Amatosero, Matt Philip, Veikoso Poloniati, Isaac Fonua, Clem Halaholo, Marshall Le Maitre, Luke Reimer, Pete Samu, Angus Scott-Young
Backs: Max Burey, Angus Crichton, Bernard Foley, Joey Fowler, Jake Gordon, Angus Grover, Sid Harvey, James Hendren, Max Jorgensen, Henry O'Donnell, Nick Phipps, George Poolman, Harry Potter, Otto Serfontein, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Teddy Wilson
Reds
Coach: Vern Cotter
Forwards: Matt Faessler, Josh Nasser, Zac Hough, Aidan Ross, George Blake, Tom Lambert, Kingsley Uys, Zane Nonggorr, Massimo De Lutiis, Trevor King, Nick Bloomfield, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Will Ross, Cadeyrn Neville, Charlie Brosnan, Joe Brial, Vaiuta Latu, Tom Robinson, John Bryant, Fraser McReight, Toby Brial, Lachie Hooper, Harry Wilson
Backs: Tate McDermott, Kalani Thomas, James Martens, Carter Gordon, Tom Lynagh, Finn Mackay, Isaac Henry, Dre Pakeho, Izaia Perese, Xavier Rubens, Taione Taka, Lachie Anderson, Tim Ryan, Nicholas Conway, Treyvon Pritchard, Filipo Daugunu, Coby Miln
Western Force
Coach: Simon Cron
Forwards: Misinale Epenisa, Sef Fa'agase, Reuben O'Neill, Marley Pearce, Tom Robertson, Joshua Smith, Nic Dolly, Leonel Oviedo, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Lopeti Faifua, Jeremy Williams, Netani Baleisomosomo, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Jack Daly, Aden Ekanayake, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano
Backs: Luke Aiken, Nathan Hastie, Agustin Moyano, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Alex Harford, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Boston Fakafanua, Divad Palu, Hamish Stewart, Wallace Charlie, Mac Grealy, Dylan Pietsch, James Ramm, Taj Annan, Zac Lomax, James O'Connor