Pasifika SR team

[Stargazer]

@bovidae Yep. Seeing some of the names, I really think they're scraping the barrel in some positions.

[taniwharugby]

@stargazer I'd see it more taking a punt on potential than scraping the bottom of the barrell...but yeah, expect there will be a number found wanting.

[Stargazer]

@taniwharugby Yeah, good point.

[Kiwiwomble]

im also well aware that the Highlanders often carry several players who some would argue are NPC level at best, it will be really interesting to see how their first string players will gel

[Steven Harris]

@kiwiwomble i am really hopeful they are competitive, i believe their first game is at home against the Brumbies at Mt Smart.
More than anything else i hope it inspires a group of young polynesian kids that they can earn a living and more important play for their country of orgin.

[Daffy Jaffy]

Manu Paea has secured his first Super Rugby contract with Moana Pasifika – Moana Pasifika

[Tim]

@daffy-jaffy Another one called by @Nogusta!

[Daffy Jaffy]

@tim He doesn't get many wrong.

[Steven Harris]

@tim players to come from what my source mentioned to me Tima Fainga’anuku and Chris Apoua, although Chris has not returned his contract ..something at play here me thinks ..

[muddyriver]

@steven-harris I think its silly for him to turn down the crusaders. Maybe they came back

[Chris]

@steven-harris said in Pasifika SR team:

@tim players to come from what my source mentioned to me Tima Fainga’anuku and Chris Apoua, although Chris has not returned his contract ..something at play here me thinks ..

Still in discussion upgraded contract.?

[Steven Harris]

@muddyriver yeah definetly ,In the Crusaders enviroment Chris would learn so much and could only improve big time.

[mikey07]

Chris Apoua has signed for Moana Pasifika it just popped up on Facebook but can’t find the press release.

[Tim]

Any guesses as to their top XXIII?

1 Apoua
2 Niuia
3 Isi Tu'ungafasi
4 McKee
5 Sione Tuipulotu
6 Motuga
7 Lam
8 Stowers

9 Enari
10 McClutchie
11 Kata
12 Lealiifano
13 Taefu
14 Tavatavanawai
15 Visinia

16 Tolai
17 Apikotoa
18 Kepu
19 Poloniati
20 Funaki
21 Paea
22 Toala
23 Fine Inisi

[Duluth]

@tim

Looks like they could be a contender to win the NPC Championship

[Tim]

@duluth Ha ha, you might be right! Particularly weak at lock.

[Tim]

Wonder if Leger will be named as the last signing tomorrow?

[Steven Harris]

@tim after watching the NPC final last night D’Angelo Leuila would be be a much better option

[Dice]

I reckon Leuila will probably end up training with the team during pre-season or during the season. Super teams tend to have a bunch of unsigned players train with them just in case of injury.

I don't think you'd want Will Havili getting much game time if McClutchie or Lealiifano get injured.

[bobily2]

TIMA FAINGA’ANUKU COMPLETES OUR KĀINGA! 🙌🏽🇹🇴

Former Highlanders & Crusaders outside back Tima Fainga’anuku rounds out the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 Squad 🔥

Tima has been impressive for the Manawatu Turbos this year and we can’t wait to see him in action at Mount Smart Stadium next year! 🏟