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Moana Pasifika 2024

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    They’ve lost most of their best players. I think it’s going to be a difficult season for them.

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      I guess for MP being more of a mix of PI players, probably lacks a bit of identity, while the Drua are at least on the surface, a Fijian team.

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        Why the fuck are MP signing an old englishman?

        I don't think they should be allowed to waste their 20% on journeyman from overseas.

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        • NepiaN Nepia

          Why the fuck are MP signing an old englishman?

          I don't think they should be allowed to waste their 20% on journeyman from overseas.

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          @Nepia Yeah, I don't get it either. He'll get a huge culture shock at MP.

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          • NepiaN Nepia

            Why the fuck are MP signing an old englishman?

            I don't think they should be allowed to waste their 20% on journeyman from overseas.

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            @Nepia Yup not a fan of it either.

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              They are moving their base to North Harbour Stadium. Home venue(s) are still to be announced.

              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/133273738/same-challenges-but-new-approach-from-tana-umaga-at-moana-pasifika

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              • NepiaN Nepia

                Why the fuck are MP signing an old englishman?

                I don't think they should be allowed to waste their 20% on journeyman from overseas.

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                @Nepia said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

                Why the fuck are MP signing an old englishman?

                I don't think they should be allowed to waste their 20% on journeyman from overseas.

                I wondered that, but guess they haven't got a line of players wanting to come in??

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                  https://moanapasifika.co.nz/moana-pasifika-expand-reach-with-new-match-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0BvoDGalyCCt1gk7RKWC6kzbv5DefNJ_eqIJNe3hmCuCXofivjS2ocYN0

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                  • mikedogzM mikedogz

                    https://moanapasifika.co.nz/moana-pasifika-expand-reach-with-new-match-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0BvoDGalyCCt1gk7RKWC6kzbv5DefNJ_eqIJNe3hmCuCXofivjS2ocYN0

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                    @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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                    • 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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                            • 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 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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                                        #64

                                        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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