Wilson’s sideline stint, All Blacks duo optimistic outlook, Moana’s SEVEN stars return

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 squads also providing several surprise updates on injuries for players previously expected to miss the season.

All Blacks duo George Bell and Wallace Sititi were expected to miss the entire Super Rugby season, however updates from the Crusaders and Chiefs have indicated the duo could make a surprise return late in the season.

The news was also good for Moana Pasifika with seven players back, while the Highlanders also welcome back four stars – although their Australian tour has proven costly.

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The Brumbies will headline the key returns for the Aussie sides, with two Wallabies included in the mix for their clash against the Reds.

However, several key losses have been noted at the Waratahs and in the Sunshine State, with Filipo Daugunu and Harry Wilson headlining the major losses this week.

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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 Thursday, 10th April 2025, ahead of round nine of Super Rugby Pacific.

Casualty Ward – Super Rugby Pacific, Round Nine

Australian sides

ACT Brumbies

The Brumbies will welcome back four stars from the casualty ward and from Wallabies load management, with Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan and Lachlan Lonergan all coming back into the starting 23 for their match against the Reds. Talented utility Kadin Pritchard is also back from concussion, however he has not been selected in the side.

However, the Brumbies have picked up a few key injuries, the most notable being handy flyhalf veteran Jack Debreczeni – with scrumhalf Klayton Thorn also out for at least three weeks. Fortunately, the men from Canberra have some experience to call upon, with Harrison Goddard and Declan Meredith called into the side.

New injuries:

• Klayton Thorn – hamstring – Duration: 3 weeks – Earliest return: Round 12
• Jack Debreczeni – groin – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC

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
• Charlie Cale – back – Duration: long-term – Earliest return: TBC

Season losses:

None

Returning from injury:

• Ryan Lonergan
• Luke Reimer
• Kadin Pritchard
• Lachlan Lonergan

NSW Waratahs

The Waratahs have had no players return from injury, with Darby Lancaster’s expected return from concussion taking longer than expected.

The more concerning issue is the loss of valuable loose forward Charlie Gamble for the weekend, with the Waratah picking up an illness following the side’s loss to Moana Pasifika.

New injuries:

• Charlie Gamble – Illness – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Ongoing:

• Fergus Lee-Warner – foot – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Lucas Ripley – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Jake Gordon – medial ligament – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Mahe Vailanu – broken arm – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Dave Porecki – calf – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Max Jorgensen – syndesmosis – Duration: long-term – Earliest return: TBC
• Darby Lancaster – concussion – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten

Season losses:

None

Returning from injury:

None

Western Force

The Western Force will enjoy a much needed bye this weekend, and as such, have an unchanged casualty ward.

New injuries:

N/A

Ongoing:

• Bayley Kuenzle – Knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Matt Proctor – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Divad Palu – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Ryan Coxon – Ribs – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC

Season losses:

• Harry Hoopert – Knee
• Harry Johnson-Holmes – Knee

Returning from injury:

N/A

Queensland Reds

The Reds have six Wallabies sidelined at the moment and ten players in the casualty ward, with the latest being two seminal stars in Harry Wilson and Filipo Daugunu. While the latter’s return date has not been publicly disclosed, Wilson is expected to miss up to six weeks with a fractured arm injury.

Joe Brial with come into the starting side in the loose forwards, while Wallaby Jock Campbell returns onto the bench as coverage.

New injuries

• Filipo Daugunu – lower limb – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Harry Wilson – Fractured arm – Duration: 6 weeks – Earliest return: Round 15

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
• Josh Flook – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Liam Wright – Shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Frankie Goldsbrough – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Josh Nasser – Undisclosed – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Season losses:

None

Returning from injury

None

Pacific Sides

Fijian Drua

The Drua picked up two more injuries following their loss to the Crusaders in Suva, with lock Kitione Salawa and international scrum-half Frank Lomani both sidelined with thigh and shoulder issues, respectively.

It is a particularly disappointing result for Lomani, who has been battling for consistent time on the field all year and has served as a valuable captaincy option with Mel Derenalagi also out.

New injuries:

• Frank Lomani – shoulder – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC
• Kitione Salawa – thigh – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC

Ongoing:

• Epeli Momo – Knee – Duration: long-term – Earliest return: TBC
• Ilaisa Droasese – wrist – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC
• Meli Derenalagi – knee – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC

Season losses:

None

Returning from injury:

None

Moana Pasifika

Finally, some good injury news for Moana Pasifika. The Bus himself, Julian Savea and Miracle Faiilagi headline seven players back for Tana Umaga’s side, with four players – James Lay, Faiilagi, Sione Havili Talitui and Pepesana Patafilo – back into the starting 23 for their derby match against the Blues.

It is frustrating that the side has also picked up more injuries despite their good form, with Tito Tuipulotu (the brother of All Black Patrick), headlining an additional four players out for the Pacific side.

New injuries:

• Jonathan Taumateine – ankle – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Sione Mafile’o – neck – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Solomon Alaimalo – foot – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Tito Tuipulotu – knee – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Ongoing:

• Lotu Inisi – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Michael Curry – shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Season losses:

Returning from injury:

• Julian Savea
• Sione Havili Talitui
• James Lay
• Losi Filipo
• Miracle Faiilagi
• Pepesana Patafilo
• Tevita Ofa

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New Zealand sides

Blues

The Blues have swapped out one player for another, with Marcel Renata coming into the ward, while Tafua Funaki has been released and named on the bench to play Moana Pasifika.

With the seven stars back from last week, Vern Cotter will be hoping the side can put together a second win and get their finals hopes back on track.

New injuries:

• Marcel Renata – calf – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Ongoing:

• Zarn Sullivan – Foot – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC
• Reon Paul – shoulder – Duration: TBC – Earliest Return: TBC

Season losses:

• Sam Darry – Shoulder
• Ofa Tu’ungafasi – neck

Returning from injury:

Chiefs

The Chiefs will welcome back Fiti Sa from a shoulder injury, though he has not been named in the side that will travel across the ditch to face the Waratahs.

The other big news is that Wallace Sititi, having previously been expected to sit out the season with a knee injury, is reportedly now a chance of making a return to the field closer to the end of the season – ideal timing for Clayton McMillan’s side.

New injuries:

None

Ongoing:

• Liam Coombes Fabling – Knee – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest Return: round ten
• Etene Nanai-Seturo – hamstring – Duration: long term – Earliest Return: TBC
• Kaleb Trask – Hamstring – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest Return: round ten
• Josh Lord – Knee – Duration: four-six weeks – Earliest return: round ten
• Anton Lienert-Brown – Leg – Duration: short-term – Earliest return: TBC
• Wallace Sititi – Knee – Duration: long term – Earliest Return: TBC

Season losses:

Returning from injury:

Crusaders

David Havili makes an earlier return than expected for Rob Penney’s side, coming straight back into the captaincy and starting side against the Hurricanes

However, the Crusaders did pick up three injuries against the Drua, with Codie Taylor and Dallas McLeod back in the casualty ward for the second time this year, while Tahlor Cahill has picked up a minor AC complaint.

New injuries:

• Dallas McLeod – Quad – Duration: 1 week – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Tahlor Cahill – AC joint – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Codie Taylor – concussion – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten

Ongoing:

• Dom Gardiner – Hamstring – Duration: Four-six weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Johnny McNicholl – Hamstring – Duration: Four-six weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Braydon Ennor – hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Kyle Preston – ribs – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• George Bell – Foot – Duration: 8 weeks – Earliest return: Round 16

Season losses:

• Finlay Brewis – Shoulder

Returning from injury:

Highlanders

The Highlanders have mixed news, with the good news being all four ongoing injured players – Oliver Haig, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Hugh Renton and Nikora Broughton – have all been released from the casualty ward and will come straight into the starting 23 against the Drua.

However, the side has picked up five injuries from their Australia tour, with Caleb Tangitau, Mitch Dunshea and TK Howden headlining, while Sean Withy is also set for a three-week stint following his red card against the Force.

The biggest loss however is Finn Hurley, who after a strong start to the year- including scoring the winning try against the Blues, will miss the remainder of Super Rugby Pacific with a quad injury.

New injuries:

• Hayden Michaels – Hamstring – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Soane Vikena – AC Joint – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• TK Howden – Hamstring – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Mitch Dunshea – Knee – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Caleb Tangitau – Groin – Duration: 1-2 weeks – Earliest return: Round Ten
• Sean Withy – Suspension – Duration: 3 weeks – Earliest return: Round 12

Ongoing:

None

Season losses:

Returning from injury:

• Oliver Haig
• Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
• Hugh Renton
• Nikora Broughton

Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have an unchanged casualty ward from last week, sustaining no injuries in their one-point loss to the Blues, while also having no players return for the Crusaders.

The side has confirmed that three players – Tjay Clarke, Harry Godfrey and Zach Gallagher – should, be ready to rock by round 11.

New injuries:

None

Ongoing:

• Devan Flanders – Ankle – Duration: 11 weeks – Earliest return: Round 12
• Tjay Clarke – Shoulder – Duration: five weeks – Earliest return: Round 11
• Billy Proctor – Achilles – Duration: TBC – Earliest return: TBC
• Harry Godfrey – lower leg – Duration: four weeks – Earliest return: Round 11
• Zach Gallagher – hamstring – Duration: two weeks – Earliest return: Round 11

Season losses:

Returning from injury:

None