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

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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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    @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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    Moana Pasifika expand reach with new match schedule – Moana Pasifika
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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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    @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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    Moana Pasifika to play historic home game in Tonga – Moana Pasifika
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    Stuff

    Julian is a bit shitty with the Canes

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    @Duluth said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

    Stuff

    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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    @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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    @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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