Round Five of Super Rugby Pacific is stacked with fierce match-ups as teams start to find their form.

The Hurricanes find themselves at the top of the competition and host the Melbourne Rebels to begin the round before the ACT Brumbies face Moana Pasifika.

The Blues and Crusaders headline an electric slate of Saturday games that includes the Waratahs' maiden trip to Fiji and the Western Force hosting the Queensland Reds.

Rugby.com.au previews all the action from round five, presented by Bet365

HURRICANES (1-15):

 Pouri Rakete-Stones, James O'Reilly, Tyrel Lomax, Justin Sangster, Caleb Delany, Brad Shields (c), Du’Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, TJ Perenara, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Ngane Punivai, Daniel Sinkinson, Harry Godfrey

RESERVES: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Pasilio Tosi, James Tucker, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Riley Higgins, Josh Moorby

REBELS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Angelo Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, David Feliuai, Lukas Ripley, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

RESERVES: Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Taniela Tupou, Josh Canham, Daniel Maiava, Jack Maunder, Mason Gordon, Nick Jooste

Brad Shields v Tuaina Taii Tualima

Shields will be hungry to make a big statement in his debut game as captain fo the Hurricanes.

The flanker has missed the start of the year and understands the need to perform with the likes of Peter Lakai and TK Howden waiting in the wings.

Likewise, Tualima will be desperate to perform after a rare start for the 26-year-old with no Josh Kemeny.

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