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Hearing some whispers that Moana have reached out to Ben Lam. To my understanding he is off contract at the moment. Would be a decent replacement for Taumoefolau

@Landers92 said in Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika:

Opportunist try from Roigard. Good points for canes before the half

Choo Choo

@Bovidae said in Chiefs v Moana Pasifika:

I don't think that Carter's speed is an issue - he is quick. Decision-making going into contact is a work-on as he has been held up in the tackle a few times. If you want some chaos and unpredictability on attack, he is your man.

He is quick but I am not sure he is top end quick if that makes sense - but then again nor is Sevu Reece.

He did play a bit of half-back for the Bay last season but only towards the ends of games, not really enough evidence to know if he could do it at test level.

@MiketheSnow said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:

Great watch, great result.

How Gardner didn't flash a YC for repeat infringements inside the 10m line by the Blues is beyond me.

Riccitelli got away with some no-arms tackles near the goal line. I've no idea how Gardner didn't see that.

@taniwharugby thought other than Ardies brilliance individual feats Apoua would have been close to player of the day

Good win in the end for Moana, staying in touch for a playoff spot.

@African-Monkey said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:

Surpised Moana are going with Garden-Bachop and Matavao as their 9-10 this week. I would have backed them to win this, but with those 2 there, it's cause for concern imo. Matavao is a good 20 minute player, but doesn't have a great kick or a great pass. I refer to him as the Samoan Fin Christie for a reason as he's virtually a clone of his (doesn't defend as well as Christie though). Garden Bachop, although he made a positive impact last week coming on, makes me nervous coming on and isn't in the same class as Pellegrini.

Totally agree. Ridiculous that Pellegrini was dropped to the bench. Matavao was there by default due to the injury to Taumateine but yeah he's bang average in 15s.

@Tim said in Moana Pasifika v Waratahs:

Young tighthead prop Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou: how is his scrummaging?

Went quite well in the last 2 games, especially against international class opposition.

Probably no need for Mafileo now unless injury strikes.

@Jet said in Crusaders v Moana Pasifika:

Scott Barrett Allblacks captain.

Deary me.

Useless.

He was in our top 3 most important players prior to getting the "Armband".

Non existent since.

I wonder if his back still isn’t right?

Follow the NH club comps on instagram and their highlight tries almost always have comical defending involved.

That'll have to go down as MP's best-ever performance. Not the first time they've taken the scalp of a bigger team (not even the first time they've bested the Canes), but it's the strongest performance they've put on the park by some margin.

no no you guys have got it wrong. Dan assures me that the players on the field know best, and the powers that be have thought this through. You guys just don't have the same level of understanding as they do.

dur.

@Nepia said in Reds v Moana Pasifika:

Pity that Taumoefolau decided to play for Tonga, poor form by Ta$man that they can't keep their young kids wanting to play for NZ. 😉

He opted not to play for them last year in the PNC and on the EOYT. Make of that what you will...

@African-Monkey yea wasnt having a go, but he talked about how they had both discussed playing at MP

The returning ABs looked a little rusty at times, but I think all will start in Rd 1.

My guess is that the back three will be Carter, Narawa and ENS. The loose forwards Finau, Brown and Jacobson (Parker on the bench, as he has switched between 6 and 8 in the pre-season games). There are some decisions to be made at lock and in the front row, including the reserves. Maybe some of the missing players were just being rested.

There are a few try highlights on the Chiefs FB page.

@mikedogz brilliant.

The Chiefs ask for feedback for the in-game experience from season members at the end of the season. The number one complaint for us is always the music being played during the game. They don't listen.

@KiwiMurph said in Moana Pasifika v Waratahs:

@Dan54 said in Moana Pasifika v Waratahs:

Would imagine Tane will be pretty happy, they went well.

Don't think Tane Edmed would be all that happy.....

e or a to finish, someone will be happy. I been to rugby and had abeer before coming home,ok? 😁

I had actually gone for Grant, Tuputupu and Lakai, but admot to really struggling to pick them.