Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika
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that has to be pretty much first string XV bar Smith and CGB on the bench
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@Kiwiwomble said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
that has to be pretty much first string XV bar Smith and CGB on the bench
Heard an interview from the English attack coach who seems very impressed with Sam Gilbert. I expect him to get the first shot at the fullback jersey
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@Kiwiwomble Good looking squad. Really happy that Fakatava is back already. I hope he's now left his injuries behind him. I'd be tempted to wrap him in cotton wool, but that's not going to help him either.
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Media release:
Highlanders named to play Moana Pasifika in Queenstown | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership
The Highlanders will return to Queenstown and play in front of crowds for the first time since 2018 after COVID cancellation in 2021 and 2022. After playing their 2022 season opener against the Chiefs in Queenstown behind closed doors the team is excited to finally be able to play in front of the...
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@Stargazer yeah, bit of a coin toss on the best approach, still hasnt 100% proven himself at the next level so want him to get game time...but also dont want him getting injured, hopefully they take this preseason slow, just get him around the field...dont push himself just yet
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arscott is also more than capable
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@Kiwiwomble said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
@Stargazer yeah, bit of a coin toss on the best approach, still hasnt 100% proven himself at the next level so want him to get game time...but also dont want him getting injured, hopefully they take this preseason slow, just get him around the field...dont push himself just yet
Same for TUJ?
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@Crucial for me, similar but not the same, fakatava has a good shot of going to the world cup and playing, not just making up the numbers, AB selectors have shown no interest in TUJ and so i want to see as get as much out of him as we can
Fakatava has also JUST come back from injury where as TUJ should be fully fit so theyre also at different stages
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@Kiwiwomble said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
@Crucial for me, similar but not the same, fakatava has a good shot of going to the world cup and playing, not just making up the numbers, AB selectors have shown no interest in TUJ and so i want to see as get as much out of him as we can
Fakatava has also JUST come back from injury where as TUJ should be fully fit so theyre also at different stages
Not sure whether it's a lack of interest. I don't think you can pin non-selection on the selectors in his case. He's just injured way too often (with different types of injuries) and can't show consistency in his performance for that reason. Unfortunately, he's so injury prone, that he's a selection liability for overseas' tournaments and tours in particular.
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@Stargazer just a phrase, i just mean for whatever reason i don't think he is in with a shot of the AB's this year
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@Kiwiwomble said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
TUJ should be fully fit
Imagine that. An Umaga-Jensen, fully fit.
What a world that would be.
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Link to livestream. This time, it looks like it won't be geo-restricted!
Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Pre Season Live Stream (Final link!)
Event by Highlanders on Friday, February 17 2023 with 388 people interested and 227 people going.
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@Stargazer result
when i checked it yesterday it had everyone restricted, even NZ....so hoped theyd just got they back to front
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Was looking forward to going to this but have ended up still in Welly.
The crew down there are going after watching the Chiefs Manawa games on TV. Should get some decent support being in town on a Friday evening. Can make a night out from it (if you can find parking).
Brilliant having the resource of a ground right in town. I would be great if a mini-stadium of sorts and parking could be done. -
@Crucial said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
Was looking forward to going to this but have ended up still in Welly.
The crew down there are going after watching the Chiefs Manawa games on TV. Should get some decent support being in town on a Friday evening. Can make a night out from it (if you can find parking).
Brilliant having the resource of a ground right in town. I would be great if a mini-stadium of sorts and parking could be done.If you're still in Welly, drive an hour up the coast to watch the Hurricanes and Crusaders this arvo.
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@Canes4life said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
@Crucial said in Preseason: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika:
Was looking forward to going to this but have ended up still in Welly.
The crew down there are going after watching the Chiefs Manawa games on TV. Should get some decent support being in town on a Friday evening. Can make a night out from it (if you can find parking).
Brilliant having the resource of a ground right in town. I would be great if a mini-stadium of sorts and parking could be done.If you're still in Welly, drive an hour up the coast to watch the Hurricanes and Crusaders this arvo.
Watching the Chiefs and Manawa games on TV this arvo. Plus I am going up there next week for the Manawa game. Not sure I could handle Levin two weeks in a row
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Sincere apologies to those wanting to watch the live stream. There are issues with it and seems to not be working.
This issue is with Bev's Broadcasting (streaming company) not Highlanders. The match will be recordedFrom the Highlanders FB page
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Stream shags itself and they don't even give updates
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Stream is live now. Not of good quality though.
Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika | Apolgoies for issues. @ Queenstown...
34K views, 469 likes, 111 loves, 369 comments, 51 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Highlanders: Apolgoies for issues. @ Queenstown Recreation Ground
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In one of the comments, someone says it's 21 - 5 to the Highlanders. No idea whether that's correct. Waiting for the commentator to confirm.
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Half time: Highlanders 21 - 5 Moana Pasifika
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Game now running. Connor Garden Bachop on and looking sharp
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Great try to Danny Toala!
28 - 19 Highlanders
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Toala is looking really good for MP. Almost another try.
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FT: Highlanders 33 - 24 Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika definitely looks better than last year, but with the average footage and commentary, I couldn't quite see the impact of subs on the game. It seemed the Highlanders' defence let them down in the last third of the game.
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Paul Cully's write-up of this game:
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Just want to say; I called it a good 18 months ago when I said Sam Gilbert looked a good midfield option. Dermody saying he sees him as a viable midfielder.
