Moana Pasifika has named their team to face the Highlanders at Super Round this Sunday afternoon in Christchurch.
Dynamic young winger Israel Leota will get the chance to return to the field after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in Round 2 against the Hurricanes. He was a member of the Brisbane Broncos’ top 30 squad and represented the Queensland Under-19 State of Origin side in 2023 and 2024.
Powerful midfielder Lalomilo Lalomilo also rejoins the matchday 23, coming back from a shoulder injury.
After a phenomenal individual performance against the Waratahs last week, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa earns the number 8 jersey once again. The 22-year-old made a whopping 23 tackles, made 21 carries and beat 10 defenders in Sydney.
Abraham Pole who earns another start at prop, will also look to continue his excellent form which earned him and Tupou Ta’eiloa spots in the Super Rugby Fantasy Team Of The Week after Round 10.
Athletic back Solomon Alaimalo will return to his home city where he was raised and attended St Bede’s College.
Sunday 26th April
One NZ Stadium, 2pm NZT
Starting XV
Starting XV
1. Abraham Pole
2. Millennium Sanerivi
3. Chris Apoua
4. Allan Craig
5. Jimmy Tupou
6. Miracle Faiilagi (c)
7. Semisi Paea
8. Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa
9. Jonathan Taumateine
10. Patrick Pellegrini
11. Glen Vaihu
12. Tevita Latu
13. Solomon Alaimalo
14. Tuna Tuitama
15. William Havili
Impact
16. Mamoru Harada
17. Malakai Hala-Ngatai
18. Paula Latu
19. Tom Savage
20. Ola Tauelangi
21. Augustine Pulu
22. Lalomilo Lalomilo
23. Israel Leota
Unavailable due to injury: Monu Moli (foot), Tito Tuipulotu (thumb), Niko Jones (calf), Tupou Afungia (neck), Julian Savea (shoulder), Ngani Laumape (knee), Tevita Ofa (finger), Veikoso Poloniati (concussion), Melani Matavao (knee).
ENDS
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