Moana Pasifika
32
Match Complete
Brumbies
22
| 82 |  | P. Samu | ||
| C. Leali'ifano |  | 77 | ||
| L. Inisi | | 75 | ||
| C. Leali'ifano |  | 62 | ||
| 58 | | N. Lolesio | ||
| 56 | | L. Lonergan | ||
| C. Leali'ifano | | 52 | ||
| 47 |  | N. Lolesio | ||
| 39 | |||
| C. Leali'ifano | | 27 | ||
| J. Apikotoa | | 26 | ||
| W. Havili | | 20 | ||
| 13 | | N. Lolesio | ||
| 12 | | C. McInerney |
| 4 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
Moana Pasifika and the Brumbies meet at Mt Smart Stadium in the final round of Super Rugby Pacific before finals. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:05pm AEST.
The Brumbies can still finish in second on the ladder, but they could also slip to fourth if they lose to Moana and the Chiefs beat Fijian Drua.
The Brumbies can finish no lower than fourth, though, so a home final is secure. If third, they will face the sixth placed team – currently the Waratahs, although the Reds and Hurricanes could also finish there.
It should be an straight forward task this evening and the most likely scenario is the Brumbies stay in third on the ladder.
Moana have shown glimpses of great play all season. The hardest part has been the second half and being able to keep up the intensity for 80 minutes.
Perhaps, with only one game remaining the side can push through the pain barrier in today’s match and finish on a high.
Game Information
Venue: Mt Smart Stadium
Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEST)
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Moana $10.00, Brumbies $1.05 – odds via PlayUp
Pasifika (1-15): Abraham Pole, Ray Niula, Sekope Kepu (c), Michael Curry, Sam Slade, Solomone Funaki, Alamanda Motuga, Henry Time-Stowers, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali’ifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua, Solomone Kata, William Havili
Reserves: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Joe ‘Apiokotoa, Sione Tuipolotu, Lotu Inisi, Manu Paea, Fine Inisi, Anzelo Tuitavuki
Brumbies (1-15): Scott Sio, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks.
Reserves: Lachlan Lonergan, James Slipper, Sefo Kautai, Cadeyrn Neville, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Rod Iona, Hudson Creighton.
Rhys Bosley
Roar Pro
Nah getting kicked out in the quarters anyway, despite playing a more beatable team, will be worse.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
Could be worse. Might be down in 7th having to get flogged but the Crusaders 2 weeks in row.
Rhys Bosley
Roar Pro
Nah, 17-20 by the ‘title contenders” against Blues B definitely suggests they feel worse.
Tez
Roar Rookie
Brumbies really had nothing to play for but that was not a good effort.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
42-25 might suggest they feel better about it
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Sounded like a crowd wide event
Ed
Guest
Yeah Slips. Lonergan at hooker.
Olly
Roar Rookie
Say the Brumbies have made sure they are not playing an Oz team.
Highlander
Roar Guru
Really pleased for coach mauger Did it tough at the Highlanders Was coaching school footy last year Huge upset was a great way to finish the year Home games and a defence against mauls next year they will cause a whole lot more problems
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
7.45pm Waratahs Blues
Tim J
Roar Rookie
But they are a Kiwi team DA, this season anyway. :laughing:
Ruckit
Roar Rookie
” Brumbies have a home quarter-final, but a drop to fourth means the slim chance of a home semi, should they progress, is all but gone , which in itself may now be tougher. They will take on either the Hurricanes or Waratahs depending on the final washup later this evening.” Credit Stuff.co.nz paraphrased
Rhys Bosley
Roar Pro
I dare say the Brumbies will be feeling worse about playing the Hurricanes.
TC
Roar Rookie
Sgt I would like to know how many were booing, or was it just a few young less Knowledgeable people that were close to the TV microphone. because the kick was from Wide out? Last night’s Broncos game they were Booing their own Player
Double Agent
Guest
Thanks KH. I wonder if they should play them in closer succession. Don't want to let the viewer get distracted by some other entertainment. :shocked:
GoldenEye
Roar Rookie
I think it’s all about respecting your opposition, the Brumbies didn’t look switched on and appeared to think it would be a stroll in the park.. that’s why they were so shell shocked and couldn’t wrestle back the momentum. A good lesson learnt, if they learn it.
Ruckit
Roar Rookie
KiwiHaydn
Roar Rookie
7:45
Double Agent
Guest
:laughing:
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
How about... Don't boo the kicker