Highlanders vs Moana

Chris B.

Is there still a chance for either of these two sides?

Mathematically, yes.

Realistically - Highlanders finish with Hurricanes and Crusaders away, and Chiefs at home. They'll need a miracle.

Moana must win this one and then have some results go their way - e.g. have to beat the Blues and have the Drua do the same. Tahs and Force also have to stumble. Equation is unlikely, but possible.

SBW1

MP have a fair bit of firepower on their day. Can see them knocking an Aussie team out of contention. Not so sure of the Highlanders, if they lose today they are as good as done.

Mattasaurus

@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:

Late changes.

Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.

Renton is a real loss, good leader.

Landers92

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders vs Moana:

@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:

Late changes.

Renton out and Stodart coming in at 8 for him. Jake Te Hiwi drops out and Filimone comes on to the bench for him.

Renton is a real loss, good leader.

Forced to fast track Stodart a bit with Broughton being out injured too. At least it’s getting the young man some good experience nice and early

Bones

Hastie's severe lack of haste exposed 3-4 times already.

Landers92

Messy but some nice pressure built. Opportunist try. Dumb off load from Moana

African Monkey

Well constructed try for Moana.

Landers92

In true Highlanders form. We score a try and then concede one within 2 minutes

Bones

@Landers92 not a good look for Haig having a smaller midfielder go through him.

Grooter

Howden going well today

Landers92

Get Jonah Lowe in the all blacks

Steven Harris

JGB an absolute liability for Moana would make a good case for a 9 & 10 partnership with Enari for the Canes
JGB’s non game management beggars belief

Bones

@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:

Get Jonah Lowe in the all blacks

Certainly scoring tries more consistently than Springer...

African Monkey

Ohhh great finish from @Bones mate Lalomilo Lalomilo.

Bones

@Grooter said in Highlanders vs Moana:

Howden going well today

Be interested to see how his defensive efforts stack up towards the end of the season. Definitely contributes well on attack and is improving every week.

Smokey for the ABs.

Landers92

Great work Withy

Steven Harris

Just cynical from Howden no attempt to roll out of the area

Landers92

2 attacking line outs inside the 22 and 2 overthrows. Little things like this stack up and is why we are as inconsistent as we are

Bones

@Landers92 said in Highlanders vs Moana:

2 attacking line outs inside the 22 and 2 overthrows. Little things like this stack up and is why we are as inconsistent as we are

Another NZ rugby dumb thing. Over complicating crucial lineouts and handing the opposition the ball.

Steven Harris

Moana butchering so many opportunities could come back to bite them

The Silver Fern

Highlanders vs Moana