Super Charged: Great match-ups all round and the Pacific derby

Super Rugby Pacific is back. There are great match-ups all round.

Brumbies are second in the table, while the Crusaders are third. The Waratahs are fifth in their league. They have won against the Highlanders, Hurricanes and Chiefs. They also beat Moana Pasifika. Richie Mo’unga will play for the Christchurch side. He will try to rush the Brumbie pack. Scott Barrett will return from suspension. His team is playing at home. It will be a thrilling match. Brumies will look to solidify their position and prove their title credentials. Crusader are trying to claw their way back to the top.

Jordie Barrett is the player to watch for the Pacific derby between the Hurricanes and the Waratahs. The 25-year-old has shown improved maturity this season. He has switched from full-back to centre and is only nine points shy of the top scorer chart. He is a gamebreaker through and through. Lalakai Foketi will have his hands full playing opposite Barrett.

Beauden Barrett and James O'Connor are the key players in the match. The match is a Pacific derby. The Reds need to keep Barrett at bay. O’Connor needs to be precise in his kicking. It is the best Blues team since 2004. They play the Reds in a Super Rugby Pacific match on Saturday. There will be a kick-off at 2 pm. For more information, visit the game website.

Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will play each other in the Pacific derby. The Pacific Island nations are renowned for producing outstanding talent. The teams will be looking to claim the first-ever bragging rights in this derby and it will undoubtedly be a spectacle filled with passion on the field and in stands.