NZ Maori v Moana Pasifika

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in 2020 Māori All Blacks:

They've still used the 2020 Super Rugby teams.

Sadly it is still 2020

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae Typo. He's still signed with the Canes. The Canes included him in their instagram post of Hurricanes players selected for the MABs.

[Bovidae]

[mofitzy_]

Bit weird that they haven't named the MP side.

[Daffy Jaffy]

[Bovidae]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/300173906/liam-messam-reveals-mori-all-blacks-vs-moana-pasifika-could-be-his-final-match

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

Moana Pasifika have stronger forward reserves, and it will be a good test for the young Maori props.

Hopefully Nanai-Seturo gets time at fullback. I would have started him there myself.

[KiwiMurph]

That's a strong team. Hopefully the two devastating wingers see plenty of ball.

[Stargazer]

I think Moana Pasifika might win this game.

[Steven Harris]

Hearing that Northland prop Ross Wright has been bought into the NZ Maori reserves for Saturday nights game ..wondering who has pulled out...?

[Bovidae]

Wright is definitely with the team based on the photos from today.

[Steven Harris]

Marcel Renata is injured , Pouri Rakete Stones into the starting lineup ...Ross Wright onto the reserves bench ..

[taniwharugby]

was a cool piece on Breakfast this morning with Messam and Taukei'aho

Isnt showing up on thier 'clips' but is about 2 hr 21 mins into the full ep.

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/breakfast/episodes

[Bovidae]

Match programme:

https://www.allblacks.com/assets/MABvMP_Match-Day-Programme_Low-Res.pdf

No updated NZM team list if Renata is out. Mike Fraser is the ref.

[Dice]

A very Blues feel to the coaching staff of Moana Pasifika.

[ARHS]

Who is everyone picking? The Pacific bench looks very strong so maybe it will carry them through?

[Stargazer]

Two great videos.

[Bovidae]

@ARHS said in NZ Maori v Moana Pasifika:

Who is everyone picking? The Pacific bench looks very strong so maybe it will carry them through?

I'm leaning towards MP even though I will be wearing a Maori jersey to the game. I just hope it's an entertaining game and a fitting end to an unusual year of rugby.

[Bones]

Billy Proctor is about the most blessed player in NZ rugby at the moment huh?