Moana Pasifika 2025
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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 teamsLink attached
This from the 2023 season , his body shape has changed since thenhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1102101337296893&id=100014642048151
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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
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Tito Tuipulotu
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Sama Malolo
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Feleti Sae-ta’ufo’ou
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Ofa Tauatevalu
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Samuel Slade
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Miracle Faiilagi
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Sione Havili Talitui
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Semisi Tupou Tailoa
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Jonathan Taumateine
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Jackson Garden-Bachop
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Tuna Tuitama
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Lalomilo Lalomilo
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Tevita Ofa
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Kyren Taumoefolau
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William Havili
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Monu Moli
Second 30-minute block
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Fatongia Paea
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Millenium Senerivi
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Chris Apoua
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Tom Savage
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Allan Craig
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Ola Tauelangi
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Sione Havili Talitui
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Semisi Tupou Tailoa
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Aisea Halo
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William Havili
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Tuna Tuitama
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Julian Savea
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Tevita Ofa
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Theo Steffany
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Kyren Taumoefolau
Third 30-minute block
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James Lay
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Tomasi Maka
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Sione Mafileo
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Michael Curry
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Connor Seve
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Irie Papuni
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Niko Jones
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Lotu Inisi
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Melani Matavao / Siaosi Nginingini
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Patrick Pellegrini
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Losi Filipo
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Afa Moleli
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Fine Inisi
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Theo Steffany
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Solomon Alaimalo
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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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New Moana jersey clears every other jersey from this year
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Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match.
He said delayed installation of floodlights at Teufaiva Stadium caused the cancelation.
"The installation of floodlights is being delayed and there was concerns that would affect the 6pm schedule for the game kick off," he said.
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Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match.
He said delayed installation of floodlights at Teufaiva Stadium caused the cancelation.
"The installation of floodlights is being delayed and there was concerns that would affect the 6pm schedule for the game kick off," he said.
@mikedogz said in Moana Pasifika 2025:
Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match.
He said delayed installation of floodlights at Teufaiva Stadium caused the cancelation.
"The installation of floodlights is being delayed and there was concerns that would affect the 6pm schedule for the game kick off," he said.
Glad there's a simple explanation, although disappointing, good sign that they'll be back in future.
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Six players from Samoa and Tonga spent a month with Moana Pasifika, developing their skills with the hopes of getting a spot in the squad or other opportunities in first class rugby.
