The Waratahs have endured a miserable Super Rugby season to date and is it unlikely to improve any for a meeting with Australian rivals the Reds in their final game of the campaign.

Winning their last meeting in Sydney, Moana Pasifika will be looking to make it back-to-back wins over the Waratahs when they clash in Auckland on Saturday.

With the Chiefs hosting the Hurricanes and the Blues travelling to the Crusaders, the Brumbies have an opportunity to improve their position near the top of the ladder when they host the Rebels on Friday evening.

The Rebels have performed above expectations this season but will face a stern test on Friday night when they host the Chiefs.

Queensland Reds have been boosted by the return of James O'Connor for Friday's Super Rugby Pacifica clash with Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium.