Highlanders

37 - 17

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Highlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rhys Marshall picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Tima Fainga'anuku took full advantage.

73'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Jonathan Taumateine getting some game time.

72'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari being replaced.

72'

Mitch Hunt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

Folau Fakatava scores the try from close range.

67'

Yellow Card

Alamanda Motuga (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

65'

Moana Pasifika sub Abraham Pole comes onto the field.

63'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Samiuela Moli comes onto the field.

63'

Luteru Tolai departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

63'

Danny Toala departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Mahroni Ngakuru comes onto the field.

63'

Samuel Slade departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Mitch Hunt kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Highlanders sub Folau Fakatava comes onto the field.

60'

Aaron Smith departs for Highlanders.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Sione Tu'ipulotu comes onto the field.

60'

Penitoa Finau departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Saula Mau comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

57'

Lincoln McClutchie comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Levi Aumua leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Christian Leali'ifano kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Tima Fainga'anuku.

55'

That's a great try assist by Christian Leali'ifano.

55'

What a run here by Christian Leali'ifano as they get over the gainline!

55'

Denny Solomona comes on.

53'

Sam Gilbert comes off.

53'

Mitch Hunt hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Rhys Marshall from scoring as they record the try for Highlanders.

51'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ayden Johnstone getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Marshall getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Makalio being replaced.

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Moana Pasifika sub Chris Apoua comes onto the field.

40'

Sekope Kepu departs for Moana Pasifika.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Highlanders go for goal with Mitch Hunt taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Mosese Dawai goes over.

40'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

40'

Yellow Card

Veikoso Poloniati (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Fetuli Paea being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Mitch Hunt takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

32'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Highlanders maul...no miracles today as Andrew Makalio powers over.

31'

Trouble here as Mosese Dawai breaches the defence.

27'

Max Hicks comes on.

26'

Manaaki Selby-Rickit comes off.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mosese Dawai bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

18'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Levi Aumua

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Levi Aumua took full advantage.

11'

Danny Toala played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Timoci Tavatavanawai took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Mitch Hunt has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Mosese Dawai

The defensive line has been broken as Mosese Dawai goes through the gap.

Mitch Hunt sets up the try.

Gareth Evans comes on.

Shannon Frizell comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 8th April 2022, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

73%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hunt

37 - 17

78'

Marshall

35 - 17

76'

Fakatava

30 - 17

67'

Motuga

65'

25 - 17

Hunt

25 - 17

63'

Leali'ifano

56'

22 - 17

Fainga'anuku

55'

22 - 15

Marshall

22 - 10

51'

Half Time

Dawai

17 - 10

40'

Poloniati

38'

12 - 10

Makalio

12 - 10

31'

Leali'ifano

12'

7 - 10

Aumua

11'

7 - 8

Leali'ifano

7 - 3

Hunt

7 - 0

Dawai

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

61%

3-6 secs

26%

25%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 8th April 2022 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Moana Pasifika won the last encounter but Moana Pasifika are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 8th and Highlanders in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Squads

The official squads for Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.