Waratahs

24 - 33

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika vs Waratahs

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

82'

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

82'

Try

Great forward play by NSW Waratahs allows Michael Hooper to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ned Hanigan bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

78'

Ben Donaldson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tolu Latu places the ball down for the try.

72'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Lincoln McClutchie coming on.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Christian Leali'ifano coming off.

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tane Edmed coming on.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Mosese Tuipulotu coming off.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mike McKee coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Michael Curry coming off.

67'

Christian Leali'ifano curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Great hands by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for Miracle Faiilagi

65'

Fine Inisi sets up the try.

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Harrison Goddard comes onto the field.

62'

Jake Gordon departs for NSW Waratahs.

62'

Conversion

The Moana Pasifika supporters go wild as Christian Leali'ifano successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for Christian Leali'ifano

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Leali'ifano goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Henry Taefu is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Gamble goes through the gap.

59'

Harry Wilson comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Izaia Perese leaves the field.

58'

Jake Gordon comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Harrison Goddard leaves the field.

58'

Fine Inisi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Tima Fainga'anuku leaves the field.

58'

Ere Enari comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

57'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

52'

Abraham Pole comes off.

52'

Chris Apoua comes on.

52'

Joe Apikotoa comes off.

52'

Alamanda Motuga comes on.

52'

Penitoa Finau comes off.

52'

Langi Gleeson comes on.

52'

Taleni Seu comes off.

52'

Charlie Gamble comes on.

52'

Lachlan Swinton comes off.

52'

Samiuela Moli comes on.

52'

Luteru Tolai comes off.

52'

Tolu Latu comes on.

52'

Mahe Vailanu comes off.

52'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Archer Holz getting some game time.

45'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Harry Johnson-Holmes being replaced.

45'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Tom Lambert being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for NSW Waratahs as Ned Hanigan goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Harrison Goddard.

37'

Tom Lambert comes on for NSW Waratahs.

32'

Nephi Leatigaga leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Moana Pasifika ends with a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai.

31'

Trouble here as Timoci Tavatavanawai breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Tima Fainga'anuku is finished off with a try.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pietsch bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

22'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Moana Pasifika are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Miracle Faiilagi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Jonathan Taumateine sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai

13'

Spellbinding play by Jonathan Taumateine is finished off with a try.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from NSW Waratahs has allowed Mark Nawaqanitawase to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Mark Nawaqanitawase goes through the gap.

Joey Walton sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Levi Aumua goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 3rd June 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Moana Pasifika win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

77%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hooper

24 - 33

80'

Latu

19 - 33

72'

Faiilagi

65'

14 - 33

Leali'ifano

62'

14 - 28

Leali'ifano

60'

14 - 26

Half Time

Donaldson

14 - 21

38'

Hanigan

12 - 21

37'

Leali'ifano

32'

7 - 21

Tavatavanawai

31'

7 - 19

Leali'ifano

21'

7 - 14

Faiilagi

19'

7 - 12

Leali'ifano

14'

7 - 7

Tavatavanawai

13'

7 - 5

Donaldson

7 - 0

Nawaqanitawase

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

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Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

3-6 secs

32%

37%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Sat 3rd June 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 6th and Waratahs in 12th as such Moana Pasifika are favourites on paper.

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika Squads

The official squads for Waratahs 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.