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@Winger yeah he's been below par the last couple of weeks. After being a standout against the Brumbies I hope he can pick it up again because we need his physicality against the likes of Rettalick, Tuipolotu and Whitelock over the next three weeks.

Kind of 2 things jump to mind anyway,
1 Shouldn't assume what was said etc, (to be honest I never thought anything of it until read these posts)
2 Hell even a bit of verbals is ok anyway, I mean Gregan's '4 more years" to Kelleher was even enjoyed by other ABs (admittedly because many thought Kelleher was piston wristed gibbon), but hell as my son used to say playing cricket and, if you let verbals worry you it was time to take up knitting..

@Stargazer said in Moana Pasifika v Reds:

... 80 minutes of high-intensity rugby in front of more than 15,000 home supporters ...

Hard to believe there were that many.

Apr 14, 2023  /  Pacific Moana Pasifika lose battle in Apia against Reds Moana Pasifika lose battle in Apia against Reds

In an historic Super Rugby Pacific game in Samoa, Moana Pasifika lost to the Queensland Reds 40-28 in their first ever home game at Apia Park on Friday.

80 minutes of high-intensity rugby

Hard to believe there was that much!

@SBW1 if you're on a phone, that button on the right lets you reply to the thread instead of replying to a post..

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@Canes4life said in Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes:

@foobaNZ said in Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes:

@Canes4life can't wait for that one! Home game I believe?

Yeah home game I believe, with two very winnable games coming up for the Canes, that game will be a good chance to make a statement before the bye.

Geez might have to see what I can arrange, came down to Caketin for Chiefs game last year, really enjoyed it.

@Duluth
If he’s running like that, which flanker’s catching him? 😆

@cgrant said in Moana Pasifika v Chiefs:

There is also Finau in contention for a bench spot. I like his physicality.

I'm a fan too, but I was still surprised he made the bench in game 1.

The Chiefs are short on THP

Yes, and the injuries to Ta'avao and Moli haven't helped, which is why there was an SOS to Ryan. Dyer is only 23. The majority of the young props in the Chiefs system that I am familiar with are LHs.

Just want to say; I called it a good 18 months ago when I said Sam Gilbert looked a good midfield option. Dermody saying he sees him as a viable midfielder.

@Bovidae malimali looked dangerous on the few occasions he was given the ball could be useful

MP had their awards night earlier this week.

Rookie of the Year - Miracle Faiilagi
Maui Award for Best Attacking Player - Timoci Tavatavanawai
Fans Player of the Year - Timoci Tavatavanawai
Tuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams Back of the Year - Levi Aumua
Moana Man 2023 - Solomone Funaki
Players Player of the Year - Solomone Funaki
Tangaloa Award for Best Defensive Player - Solomone Funaki
Savae La’auli Sir Michael Jones Award for Best Forward - Solomone Funaki

They all struggle. Lindenmuth hasn't kicked on from his age-group days and gets dominated at NPC level.

@Stargazer said in Reds v Moana Pasifika:

certainly their commentators are way more biased.

I wouldn't go that far.