Highlanders vs Moana
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https://moanapasifika.co.nz/faamausili-named-for-moana-pasifika-debut-in-highlanders-rematch/
Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Tevita Ofa, William Havili
Replacements: Tomasi Maka, Monu Moli, Pone Fa'amausili, Ofa Tauatevalu, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Julian Savea, Patrick Pellegrini
I didn't realise Pone Fa’amausili has moved to Auckland. Did he play any club rugby before coming back from injury?
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Team has a better lock about it than last time, but the bench is flakey. Feels like we will just find a way to win this one. We shall see.
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@Tim said in Highlanders vs Moana:
Moana starting 3rd choice tight head, so will be relieved to have Fa'amausili on the bench.
Will be a good scrum battle between Apoua and De Groot. Apoua is a big scrummager.
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@SBW1 said in Highlanders vs Moana:
Is there still a chance for either of these two sides?
Mathematically, yes.
Realistically - Highlanders finish with Hurricanes and Crusaders away, and Chiefs at home. They'll need a miracle.
Moana must win this one and then have some results go their way - e.g. have to beat the Blues and have the Drua do the same. Tahs and Force also have to stumble. Equation is unlikely, but possible.
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Late changes.
Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.
@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:
Late changes.
Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.
Renton is a real loss, good leader.
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:
Late changes.
Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.
Renton is a real loss, good leader.
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders vs Moana:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:
Late changes.
Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.
Renton is a real loss, good leader.
Forced to fast track Stodart a bit with Broughton being out injured too. At least it’s getting the young man some good experience nice and early
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Well constructed try for Moana.
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@Landers92 not a good look for Haig having a smaller midfielder go through him.
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JGB an absolute liability for Moana would make a good case for a 9 & 10 partnership with Enari for the Canes
JGB’s non game management beggars belief
