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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