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Tupou Vaa'i of the Chiefs celebrates a turnover during the round eight Super Rugby Pacific match between Chiefs and Queensland Reds at FMG Stadium, on April 04, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Rugby commentator Tony Johnson chats Super Rugby Pacific teams and schedule

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 8:52pm

This afternoon the team lists were released for the first round of Super Rugby Pacific.

There is two New Zealand derby's to open the competition this weekend. The Crusaders are heading under the roof to take on the Highlanders on Friday night followed by another massive clash between the Blues and the Chiefs.

Tony Johnson is a rugby commentator and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the squads named for the matches as well as look at some players who may be able to fight their way into the All Blacks as a new head coaching appointment lingers.

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