Moana Pasifika

17 - 45

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Thomas Umaga-Jensen

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Umaga-Jensen bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Sean Withy is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Gilbert bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and D'Angelo Leuila took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Neria Fomai took full advantage.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Millar getting some game time.

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Mitch Hunt being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

69'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming on.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Lincoln McClutchie coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Marino Mikaele-Tu'u leads to a try for Highlanders

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Marino Mikaele-Tu'u took full advantage.

67'

Folau Fakatava sets up the try.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mike McKee coming on.

66'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Michael Curry coming off.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Mau coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jermaine Ainsley coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Mosese Dawai

64'

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

64'

Folau Fakatava sets up the try.

64'

Moana Pasifika sub Manu Paea comes onto the field.

63'

Ere Enari departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Highlanders sub Folau Fakatava comes onto the field.

63'

Aaron Smith departs for Highlanders.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Jonah Mau'u comes onto the field.

61'

Alamanda Motuga departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

61'

Levi Aumua departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Highlanders sub Marino Mikaele-Tu'u comes onto the field.

60'

Hugh Renton departs for Highlanders.

60'

Highlanders sub Dan Lienert-Brown comes onto the field.

60'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

60'

What a run here by Levi Aumua as they get over the gainline!

57'

Shannon Frizell comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Pari Pari Parkinson leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Timoci Tavatavanawai as they get over the gainline!

54'

Andrew Makalio comes on.

52'

Leni Apisai comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Fetuli Paea from scoring as they record the try for Highlanders.

51'

Aaron Smith sets up the try.

51'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Joe Apikotoa getting some game time.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Suetena Asomua being replaced.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole getting some game time.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth being replaced.

49'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Luteru Tolai coming on.

43'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Levi Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Moana Pasifika decided to go for goal with Lincoln McClutchie taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Max Hicks comes on.

26'

Will Tucker comes off.

26'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Hugh Renton scores from close range.

25'

Pari Pari Parkinson played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Pari Pari Parkinson breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Levi Aumua goes on their own for a try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Lincoln McClutchie.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Danny Toala bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

19'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Sam Gilbert

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Gilbert took full advantage.

16'

Mitch Hunt sets up the try.

16'

Sam Gilbert hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Pari Pari Parkinson scores the try from close range.

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Solomone Funaki touching down.

That's a great try assist by Ere Enari.

The defensive line has been broken as Miracle Faiilagi goes through the gap.

Lincoln McClutchie steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Highlanders 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Thu 30th March 2023, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Go Media Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

79%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga-Jensen

78'

17 - 45

Tavatavanawai

17 - 40

69'

Gilbert

68'

17 - 40

Mikaele-Tu'u

67'

17 - 38

Gilbert

65'

17 - 33

Dawai

64'

17 - 31

Gilbert

52'

17 - 26

Paea

51'

17 - 24

Half Time

McClutchie

17 - 19

37'

Gilbert

26'

14 - 19

Renton

25'

14 - 17

McClutchie

14 - 12

22'

Aumua

12 - 12

22'

Gilbert

17'

7 - 12

Gilbert

16'

7 - 10

Parkinson

7 - 5

McClutchie

7 - 0

Funaki

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

46%

3-6 secs

31%

34%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Thu 30th March 2023 at Go Media Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Highlanders in 9th and Moana Pasifika in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Squads

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