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Moana Pasifika 2024

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  • StargazerS Stargazer

    @mikedogz I hope that remaining home game will be played in Tonga or Samoa, but if it won't, I hope it will be in Napier. Not holding my breath.

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    @Stargazer said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

    @mikedogz I hope that remaining home game will be played in Tonga or Samoa, but if it won't, I hope it will be in Napier. Not holding my breath.

    It is an international venue.

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        https://moanapasifika.co.nz/moana-pasifika-to-play-historic-home-game-in-tonga/?fbclid=IwAR0xkAuI7ieSkwXpmLSoUcxapzFYCPduZZk0XbzsmmzHbipZlzkNepbJoTA

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          https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2024/01/rugby-moana-pasifika-recruit-julian-savea-circles-hurricanes-date-on-super-rugby-pacific-schedule.html

          Julian is a bit shitty with the Canes

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            https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2024/01/rugby-moana-pasifika-recruit-julian-savea-circles-hurricanes-date-on-super-rugby-pacific-schedule.html

            Julian is a bit shitty with the Canes

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            @Duluth said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

            https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2024/01/rugby-moana-pasifika-recruit-julian-savea-circles-hurricanes-date-on-super-rugby-pacific-schedule.html

            Julian is a bit shitty with the Canes

            Good that he's still got the fire in his belly

            But based on NPC form his time is up. Esp as a wing. Maybe he can make it as a 2nd 5 but even for center he seems too slow.

            It does seem like the Canes stuffed up with letting him know though but understandable with a new coach being appointed. And Julian in the, at best, 50/50 category.

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            • DuluthD Duluth

              https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2024/01/rugby-moana-pasifika-recruit-julian-savea-circles-hurricanes-date-on-super-rugby-pacific-schedule.html

              Julian is a bit shitty with the Canes

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              @Duluth sounds a tad entitled eh, be interesting to know if he actually sought clarification or just sat back and expected a contract in the mail.

              I don't see why he should be pissed, he's a perfect fit for MP and vice versa.

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                So, he was treated like he was from the Bay rather than the favourite son Wellingtonian that he is 😉 ... he should have been happy he got the last few years past his use-by-date.

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                • BonesB Bones

                  @Duluth sounds a tad entitled eh, be interesting to know if he actually sought clarification or just sat back and expected a contract in the mail.

                  I don't see why he should be pissed, he's a perfect fit for MP and vice versa.

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                  @Bones said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

                  @Duluth sounds a tad entitled eh, be interesting to know if he actually sought clarification or just sat back and expected a contract in the mail.

                  I don't see why he should be pissed, he's a perfect fit for MP and vice versa.

                  It’s not a great look to complain when he’s not even a definite NPC starter now. Maybe there was some miscommunication.. verbally promised a contract that never came?

                  I doubt the Canes would deliberately fuck him around though. They will want to keep his brother happy

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                    Old coach vs New, I guess

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                      James Lay to captain Moana Pasifika

                      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350154736/super-rugby-former-blues-prop-james-lay-captain-moana-pasifika

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                        They were worried about an empty embankment when they ended up looking at empty seats with 5 spectators on that side. If they were a permanent tenant Counties would find the money to have it up to standard.

                        https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350206547/champagne-taste-beer-budget-moana-pasifika-snub-super-rugby-stadium-offer

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                          With 12 players currently in the injury ward MP have signed Michael Curry from Ta$man to cover Lock/Loosie.

                          Unavailable due to injury: Alamanda Motuga, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Henry Taefu, James Lay, Jonathan Taumateine, Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Neria Fomai, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Solomone Funaki, Tom Savage.

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                            With 12 players currently in the injury ward MP have signed Michael Curry from Ta$man to cover Lock/Loosie.

                            Unavailable due to injury: Alamanda Motuga, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Henry Taefu, James Lay, Jonathan Taumateine, Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Neria Fomai, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Solomone Funaki, Tom Savage.

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                            @Daffy-Jaffy Most of those guys are starters too

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                              Mafileo, Craig and Norris are replacement players that are now starting.

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                                Mafileo, Craig and Norris are replacement players that are now starting.

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                                @Bovidae think Craig was on a full contract at the start of the season wasnt he?

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                                  @Bovidae think Craig was on a full contract at the start of the season wasnt he?

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                                  • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                    @taniwharugby

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                                    @Bovidae sorry, I meant he was called in full time prior to the season being kicked off (was called up FT back in Jan)

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                                      @Bovidae sorry, I meant he was called in full time prior to the season being kicked off (was called up FT back in Jan)

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                                      @taniwharugby said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

                                      @Bovidae sorry, I meant he was called in full time prior to the season being kicked off (was called up FT back in Jan)

                                      You could be right, but he would still have replaced someone injured from the original squad above. Maybe Ofa Tauatevalu?

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                                        Genuine question here and by no means any hate towards Moana. How long do you see Moana lasting in this competition? I’ve had multiple conversations to friends etc and we all struggle to see how Moana can improve. Everything takes time but it’s hard to know what their plan is moving forward.

                                        Just curious to know what you all think

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                                        • Landers92L Landers92

                                          Genuine question here and by no means any hate towards Moana. How long do you see Moana lasting in this competition? I’ve had multiple conversations to friends etc and we all struggle to see how Moana can improve. Everything takes time but it’s hard to know what their plan is moving forward.

                                          Just curious to know what you all think

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                                          @Landers92 said in Crusaders v Moana Pasifika:

                                          Genuine question here and by no means any hate towards Moana. How long do you see Moana lasting in this competition? I’ve had multiple conversations to friends etc and we all struggle to see how Moana can improve. Everything takes time but it’s hard to know what their plan is moving forward.

                                          Just curious to know what you all think

                                          Not sure if they’ll last that long tbh. They don’t have a home base and they just don’t look like they’ll improve anytime soon. We might be at Super 10 before you know it.

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