Moana Pasifika v Rebels

[Duluth]

Moana Pasifika name strong team for Rebels clash in the Tron – Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika

Abraham Pole, Sama Malolo, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, William Havili, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Julian Savea, Henry Taefu, Pepesana Patafilo, Danny Toala

Reserves: Tomasi Maki, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Irie Papuni, Melani Matavao, Christian Lealiifano, Kyren Taumoefolau

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Rebels

Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Kemeny, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Andrew Kellaway, David Feliuai, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Jake Strachan

Reserves: Ethan Dobbins, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Daniel Maiava, James Tuttle, Glen Vaihu, Lukas Ripley

[Winger]

@Duluth said in Moana Pasifika v Rebels:

Julian Savea, Henry Taefu, Pepesana Patafilo, Danny Toala

3 ex-Canes in the backline

Good to see Savea starting at 2nd 5. The only position he could be (maybe very) good at.

[African Monkey]

@Winger His distribution is a bit iffy there, but he does crash well and gets us on the front foot.

He could be pushing for a Samoan test call up with his current form.

[Duluth]

Should’ve played at Pukekohe

[Duluth]

Rebels with a glut of possession early

5-0

[African Monkey]

This is like a Moana performance from the last 2 seasons.

[Duluth]

They’re half asleep 12-0

[antipodean]

A clearer release? The thought of Pickerill going to WR terrifies me.

[African Monkey]

Did Uelese not throw that ball about 5 meters forward?

[Bones]

Every other ref, that's advantage over. Probably a good thing he's moving on. So much basic shit wrong.

[antipodean]

Big crowd. Why is this being played in Hamilton?

[KiwiMurph]

@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Rebels:

Big crowd. Why is this being played in Hamilton?

Juicy Fest concert festival at North Harbour meant they had to re-lay the field and due to the hot summer conditions the field isn't ready in time (noting Moana have moved bases from Mt Smart to Albany).

Amateur hour.

[African Monkey]

Pretty poor half from Moana and are probably lucky not to be down by a bit more. Poor in every aspect so far, especially set piece, an area that they haven't been too bad in to start the season.

[Bovidae]

@Duluth

Sakalia said Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe wasn’t up to standard for broadcasting a Super Rugby game, so the next closest was Waikato Stadium.

I had thought of going to this game.

Hopefully MP holds onto the ball.

[Mattasaurus]

Rebels have looked reasonably good at times, especially opening 10 - 15mins .... good fast ruck ball and some nice lines.

MP taking some unnecessary options.. like the final pushed pass of the half, as a case and point.
If they set a base and be a bit more selective about when to roll the dice on the 50/50s they will go close

[antipodean]

Amazing how easily MP put themselves under pressure.

Slow ruck ball, a near inability to get front foot ball compounded by poor skill execution.

Amazing they're still in this.

[antipodean]

That period of play is the best they've looked all game.

And Jules gets 61 SR tries.

[African Monkey]

Well done to Julian Savea.

[Canes4life]

@antipodean well played Julian, well played.

[gt12]

The attack coach for MP would likely not be able to get a job for a good college.

Bodies in motion appears to be a foreign concept.