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Moana Pasifika 2025

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      Southland number 8 Semi Tupou is training with Moana as a development player

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        Moana Pasifika squad for 2025
        Props: Chris Apoua, Pone Fa'amausili, James Lay, Sione Mafileo, Abraham Pole, Tito Tuipulotu
        Hookers: Tomasi Maka, Sama Malolo, Samiuela Moli
        Locks: Allan Craig, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Ofa Tauatevalu, Ola Tauelangi
        Loose forwards: Miracle Faiilagi, Sione Havili Talitui, Lotu Inisi, Alamanda Motuga, Semisi Paea, Irie Papuni, Ardie Savea
        Halfbacks: Aisea Halo, Melani Matavao, Jonathan Taumateine
        First five-eighths: Jackson Garden-Bachop, William Havili, Patrick Pellegrini
        Midfielders: Solomon Alaimalo, Fine Inisi, Laomilo Laomilo, Julian Savea
        Outside backs: Losi Filipo, Neria Fomai, Pepesana Patafilo, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Tuna Tuitama

        Ins: Solomon Alaimalo, Chris Apoua, Losi Filipo, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini, Pone Fa'amausili, Ardie Savea, Tito Tuipulotu, Tuna Tuitama
        Outs: Donald Brighthouse, Suetena Asomua, Ereatara Enari, Viliami Fine, Solomone Funaki, Sekope Kepu, Sateki Latu, D’Angelo Leuila, Christian Lealiifano, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Henry Taefu, Viliami Napa’a, Anzelo Tuitavuki

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          Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

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            Looks like i will have 2 super teams to support with 2 x Taniwha players who are signed for 2025 and another who is close to putting pen to paper 😉

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              Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

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              @Bovidae said in Moana Pasifika 2025:

              Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

              given the rough time he had whilst at the highlander cant help but think he's still struggling to settle, hope this one works for him

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                  So Sanirevi has switched from the Chiefs to Moana? Hopefully that's a sign they've locked down Kolosi.

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                    A couple of Counties guys called in, Gibson Popoali'i and Tevita Ofa.

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                      A couple of Counties guys called in, Gibson Popoali'i and Tevita Ofa.

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                      @mikedogz several people I have spoken to whom are involved in Counties Manukau Rugby including club rugby rate Tevita Ofa very highly ,has an amazing skill set and is very good thinker when it comes to game management and distribution
                      Is also a very accomplished goal kicker .
                      Another couple of other kids I saw running around for the CM Development team was an open side flanker from Manurewa who apparently has played a couple of games for the Steelers
                      Thor Manase , was a machine at breakdown a la Duplessis Kirifi also a number 8 from Karaka Zachariah Mauga , what an absolute beast and a skill set to match around 6’3 115 kgs
                      Mauga actually played for Suburbs in Auckland back in 2023 but has moved down to CM to try and crack it
                      Always thought he looked promising when he played in the Auckland comp but conditioning needed improving which he looks to have sorted out
                      He’s one of those kids that I believe has another ceiling I am even talking to a club up in Northland to see if there’s an opportunity
                      Had a chat to him after the AK v CM Dev game , bloody good kid , played Avondale College XV but then went away on a church mission for 4 x years hence I had not seen him in any Auckland age group teams

                      Link attached
                      This from the 2023 season , his body shape has changed since then

                      https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1102101337296893&id=100014642048151

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                        Ofa has been around the Chiefs WTG but was never a chance for a full contract (as a centre or fullback). Good luck to him with MP.

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                          Tevita Ofa signed for the remainder of ‘25 replacing the injured Neria Fomai.

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                            Pukekohe gets a game

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                              Pukekohe gets a game

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                              @mikedogz hopefully this leads to more games there, Pukekohe just seems a good fit ti me for MP.

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                                Tevita Ofa signed for the remainder of ‘25 replacing the injured Neria Fomai.

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                                @mikedogz not surprised by this selection been told he’s a very intelligent rugby player

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                                  Moana Pasifika team to face Highlanders

                                  First 30-minute block

                                  1. Tito Tuipulotu

                                  2. Sama Malolo

                                  3. Feleti Sae-ta’ufo’ou

                                  4. Ofa Tauatevalu

                                  5. Samuel Slade

                                  6. Miracle Faiilagi

                                  7. Sione Havili Talitui

                                  8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa

                                  9. Jonathan Taumateine

                                  10. Jackson Garden-Bachop

                                  11. Tuna Tuitama

                                  12. Lalomilo Lalomilo

                                  13. Tevita Ofa

                                  14. Kyren Taumoefolau

                                  15. William Havili

                                  16. Monu Moli

                                  Second 30-minute block

                                  1. Fatongia Paea

                                  2. Millenium Senerivi

                                  3. Chris Apoua

                                  4. Tom Savage

                                  5. Allan Craig

                                  6. Ola Tauelangi

                                  7. Sione Havili Talitui

                                  8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa

                                  9. Aisea Halo

                                  10. William Havili

                                  11. Tuna Tuitama

                                  12. Julian Savea

                                  13. Tevita Ofa

                                  14. Theo Steffany

                                  15. Kyren Taumoefolau

                                  Third 30-minute block

                                  1. James Lay

                                  2. Tomasi Maka

                                  3. Sione Mafileo

                                  4. Michael Curry

                                  5. Connor Seve

                                  6. Irie Papuni

                                  7. Niko Jones

                                  8. Lotu Inisi

                                  9. Melani Matavao / Siaosi Nginingini

                                  10. Patrick Pellegrini

                                  11. Losi Filipo

                                  12. Afa Moleli

                                  13. Fine Inisi

                                  14. Theo Steffany

                                  15. Solomon Alaimalo

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                                    Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

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                                    @Bovidae said in Moana Pasifika 2025:

                                    Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

                                    Exactly. Not easy to break into the squad of the bestest team anyone has ever seen.

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                                      Boys can sing!
                                      https://www.facebook.com/reel/2117023118761663/?s=single_unit&__cft__[0]=AZUYT7FR8zSEwJZcsA3sFhuPgBNaRNYfb6ed9eOcXQjCByN918W9cX2xNDbx3fopV-OQNKHFB-35srYSbx4I0CfhcMjB--7Ms5G6vcnL1C_N4m1nIPeIFQB0UPmkEWwR60QgKSiXEjzwDe9mBSBAnQboOwvUrMg0AkI6AZVLki1EnsC_Dk8sxHigzzoADuXeaXxUc7TJCIAyMe9teGfOIw7u&__tn__=H-R

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                                        https://moanapasifika.co.nz/savea-named-moana-pasifika-captain/

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                                          Audio interview with Tana -
                                          https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tana-umaga-moana-pasifika-head-coach-previews-upcoming-super-rugby-season/

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