Highlanders

35 - 21

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.

82'

Nathan Hastie comes on.

79'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

79'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Anzelo Tuitavuki getting some game time.

74'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Miracle Faiilagi being replaced.

74'

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

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Patchell being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

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

71'

That's a great try assist by Billy Harmon.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Withy took full advantage.

71'

Highlanders make a substitution with Oliver Haig coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Pari Pari Parkinson coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

65'

Highlanders sub Jonah Lowe comes onto the field.

62'

Tanielu Tele'a departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Jack Taylor comes onto the field.

62'

Henry Bell departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Ayden Johnstone comes onto the field.

62'

Dan Lienert-Brown departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Nikora Broughton comes onto the field.

61'

Hugh Renton departs for Highlanders.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub Allan Craig comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Savage departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub D'Angelo Leuila comes onto the field.

61'

Danny Toala departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub Aisea Halo comes onto the field.

61'

Ere Enari departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Timoci Tavatavanawai touching down.

59'

Donald Brighouse comes on.

54'

Sione Mafileo comes off.

54'

Abraham Pole comes on.

54'

James Lay comes off.

54'

Samiuela Moli comes on.

54'

Sama Malolo comes off.

54'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Highlanders.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Highlanders leads to a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

46'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Rhys Patchell is finished off with a try.

46'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

43'

Miracle Faiilagi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Nigel Ah Wong, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Nigel Ah Wong being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Danny Toala played a key part in that try.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, William Havili will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jacob Norris scores from close range.

32'

Miracle Faiilagi sets up the try.

32'

Yellow Card

Fabian Holland (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Saula Ma'u scores from close range.

26'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

26'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Danny Toala getting some game time.

22'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with D'Angelo Leuila being replaced.

22'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Norris getting some game time.

22'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Alamanda Motuga being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

16'

Try

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens scores the try from close range.

15'

Spellbinding play by Folau Fakatava is finished off with a try.

14'

Penalty Goal

William Havili makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Moana Pasifika sub D'Angelo Leuila comes onto the field.

11'

Danny Toala departs for Moana Pasifika.

11'

Penalty Goal

William Havili has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 23rd February 2024, 10:05pm PST 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

35 - 21

72'

Gilbert

33 - 21

71'

Gilbert

28 - 21

60'

Tavatavanawai

26 - 21

59'

Gilbert

21 - 21

47'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

19 - 21

46'

Havili

43'

14 - 21

Half Time

Havili

41'

14 - 18

Ah Wong

40'

14 - 16

Norris

32'

14 - 11

Holland

14 - 6

31'

Gilbert

14 - 6

27'

Ma'u

12 - 6

26'

Gilbert

7 - 6

16'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

5 - 6

15'

Havili

11'

0 - 6

Havili

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

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Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

72%

3-6 secs

20%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Fri 23rd February 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 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 5 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 6th and Highlanders in 11th 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.