Rugby Showdown: Valetini's Return and Key Matchups in Round 6

Round 6 of the rugby season brings thrilling matchups, including Valetini's return, as teams battle for supremacy. Get the latest updates, predictions, and injury news.

Rugby Round 6: Key Matchups and Predictions

Friday, March 21

Moana Pasifika vs. Chiefs

  • Location: Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
  • Time: 5:05pm (AEDT)
  • Prediction: Chiefs by 15
  • Top Fantasy Pick: Samipeni Finau

Saturday, March 22

Highlanders vs. Queensland Reds

  • Location: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
  • Time: 2:35pm (AEDT)
  • Prediction: Reds by 3
  • Top Fantasy Pick: Thomas Umaga-Jensen

Blues vs. Crusaders

  • Location: Eden Park, Auckland
  • Time: 5:05pm (AEDT)
  • Prediction: Crusaders by 3
  • Top Fantasy Pick: Will Jordan

Waratahs vs. Brumbies

  • Location: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
  • Time: 7:35pm (AEDT)
  • Prediction: Waratahs by 2
  • Top Fantasy Pick: Rob Valetini

Sunday, March 23

Western Force vs. Fijian Drua

  • Location: HBF Park, Perth
  • Time: 5:05pm (AEDT)
  • Prediction: Force by 7
  • Top Fantasy Pick: Carlo Tizzano

Injury Updates

  • Brumbies: Ben O'Donnell (hamstring), Tevita Alatini (ACL)
  • Blues: PJ Sheck (shoulder), Zarn Sullivan (foot)
  • Chiefs: Simon Parker (Knee), Anton Lienert-Brown (Leg)
  • Crusaders: Dom Gardiner (Hamstring), Johnny McNicholl (Hamstring)
  • Fijian Drua: Selestino Ravutaumada (HIA), Epeli Momo (Knee)

Suspensions

  • Drua: Motikiai Murray (Round 9)
  • Blues: Hoskins Sotutu (Round 6)

All odds correct at time of publication.

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