Moana Pasifika will face the Highlanders in their first pre-season match of 2025, this Friday 31st January at North Harbour Stadium.
The teams will follow a modified game format of three 30-minute thirds.
Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga says it will be an important game in Moana Pasifika’s preparation for the new season, which sees them add 14 new signings including players who have been elevated to full-time contracts.
“We’ve welcomed new players with valuable experience, as well as some fresh young talent who are getting their first taste of Super Rugby. We want to give everyone a chance to play and test new combinations,” Umaga said.
“We want to be competitive this year, so this is an opportunity for us to see where our players are at and how we can improve before the season begins.”
Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders will meet again in Round 3 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific, at North Harbour Stadium on February 28.
First 30-minute block
1. Tito Tuipulotu
2. Sama Malolo
3. Feleti Sae-ta’ufo’ou
4. Ofa Tauatevalu
5. Samuel Slade
6. Miracle Faiilagi
7. Sione Havili Talitui
8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa
9. Jonathan Taumateine
10. Jackson Garden-Bachop
11. Tuna Tuitama
12. Lalomilo Lalomilo
13. Tevita Ofa
14. Kyren Taumoefolau
15. William Havili
16. Monu Moli
Second 30-minute block
1. Fatongia Paea
2. Millenium Senerivi
3. Chris Apoua
4. Tom Savage
5. Allan Craig
6. Ola Tauelangi
7. Sione Havili Talitui
8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa
9. Aisea Halo
10. William Havili
11. Tuna Tuitama
12. Julian Savea
13. Tevita Ofa
14. Theo Steffany
15. Kyren Taumoefolau
Third 30-minute block
1. James Lay
2. Tomasi Maka
3. Sione Mafileo
4. Michael Curry
5. Connor Seve
6. Irie Papuni
7. Niko Jones
8. Lotu Inisi
9. Melani Matavao / Siaosi Nginingini
10. Patrick Pellegrini
11. Losi Filipo
12. Afa Moleli
13. Fine Inisi
14. Theo Steffany
15. Solomon Alaimalo
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