Round four of Super Rugby Pacific has seen various players added to the injury list as the season progresses. Notably, some international stars, like Will Jordan and Rob Valetini, have been rested in accordance with their teams’ management policies and World Rugby standards, ensuring their readiness for future competitions.
With the Fijian Drua having a bye this week, they are not included in the injury reports.
The injury/unavailability updates for each team are as follows:
**Blues**: Cameron Christie (knee, season), Corey Evans (ankle), Cole Forbes (ankle), Joshua Fusitu’a (elbow), Jordan Lay (concussion), Laghlan McWhannell (concussion), Bradley Slater (abdomen), Payton Spencer (concussion), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder), Flyn Yates (neck).
**Brumbies**: Allan Alaalatoa (back), Lachlan Lonergan (knee), Tom Wright (knee), with Rob Valetini resting per team policy.
**Chiefs**: Brodie McAlister (hands, return expected in round 5), Isaac Hutchinson (knee, round 8), Luke Jacobson (hip, to be confirmed), Xavier Roe (ankle, to be confirmed), Wallace Sititi (hamstring, to be confirmed).
**Crusaders**: Macca Springer (quad, estimated 4-6 weeks out), Mitch Drummond (concussion, to be confirmed), Johnny McNicholl (hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Liam Jack (hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Maloni Kunawave (hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Cooper Roberts (fibula, 4-6 weeks), Cullen Grace (knee, to be confirmed), Taylor Cahill (shoulder, 1-3 weeks), George Bell (foot, 2-4 weeks), Kershawl Sykes-Martin (hip, to be confirmed), with Will Jordan also resting.
**Highlanders**: Fabian Holland (shoulder, season), Saula Ma’u (shoulder, 5 weeks), Finn Hurley (foot, 6 weeks), Taine Robinson (back, 1-2 weeks), Dylan Pledger (ACL, season).
**Hurricanes**: Brett Cameron (knee, season), Jai Tamati (ankle, 7-9 weeks), Harry Godfrey (knee, season), Ruben Love (ankle, 2-4 weeks), Josh Timu (foot, 6-8 weeks), Taine Roiri (hamstring, 6 weeks).
**Moana Pasifika**: Tito Tuipulotu (shoulder), Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou (neck), Jimmy Tupou (calf), Tupou Afungia (concussion), Konrad Toleafoa (neck), Jonathan Taumateine (knee), Melani Matavao (calf), Julian Savea (groin), Lalomilo Lalomilo (concussion), Israel Leota (ankle), William Havili (neck).
**Reds**: Nicholas Conway, Massimo De Lutiis, Matt Faessler, Tom Lynagh, Will McCulloch, Hunter Paisami, Tate McDermott are currently unavailable.
As teams adapt to these challenges, the resilience of the players will be essential to maintaining competitive spirits throughout the season. Fans hope for swift recoveries for those sidelined, and that the return of key players will invigorate the matches ahead, ensuring an exciting continuation of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
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