Moana Pasifika
39
Match Complete
Fijian Drua
36
| 74 |  | I. Ravula | ||
| 73 |  | I. J. Ratuva | ||
| 73 | | I. Ravula | ||
| 71 | | E. Momo | ||
| C. Leali'ifano |  | 64 | ||
| 61 | | I. Ravula | ||
| 60 | | E. Canakaivata | ||
| W. Havili | | 59 | ||
| A. Pole | | 57 | ||
| W. Havili | | 56 | ||
| S. Moli | | 55 | ||
| 48 | | I. Ravula | ||
| 47 | | S. Ravutaumada | ||
| W. Havili | | 42 | ||
| W. Havili | | 41 | ||
| H. Taefu | | 40 | ||
| L. Inisi | | 40 | ||
| 34 | | I. Ravula | ||
| W. Havili | | 23 | ||
| 15 | | E. Canakaivata | ||
| S. Mafileo | | 11 |
| 5 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Match information
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off: 5pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Moana Pasifika $2.90, Fijian Drua $1.42 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Sama Malolo, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui, Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, William Havili, Viliami Fine, Julian Savea, Henry Taefu, Nigel Ah Wong, Danny Toala.
RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Irie Papuni, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano, Kyren Taumoefolau
DRUA (1-15): Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Ella Canakaivata, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Selestino Ravutaumada, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Epeli Momo, Isikeli Rabitu.
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Junior Ratuva
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Mike Winter.
Jacko
Roar Rookie
who owns super round Copilot The Super Round in Super Rugby Pacific is a thrilling event that brings together all 12 Super Rugby teams for an action-packed weekend of rugby. Let’s explore the details: Organizers: The Super Round is organized by the Super Rugby Pacific league itself, which oversees the competition and ensures its smooth execution. It marks a historic moment as it’s the first time all 12 teams have played in one location over a single weekend in the competition’s history1.
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Roar Guru
What a game!! Game of the round. Both teams have so much energy and flair. Awesome to watch. Wakey, wakey PSR
Nick Maguire
Roar Rookie
CM, "TEG Sports is laughing all the way to the bank" As is NZR.
Charlie Mackay
Roar Rookie
Yep. It's a good concept if done well. Alas, TEG Sports have taken the absolute piss and delivered a pathetic product for those who can/choose to make it.
Charlie Mackay
Roar Rookie
Bang on. TEG Sports is laughing all the way to the bank with the Vic Gov dollarydoos. Once again, shoddy KPIs mean that there is no requirement of a provider to actually provide anything. Concept is good. Teams are delivering. But outside of the stadium, there is fuq all. Nothing. The ticketing and pricing is a disgrace as well.
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
That was one mistake, not great but certainly gave the Drua momentum to start at the halfway line. However that period (50-58 minutes) when Moana was down to 14 men the Drua made multiple errors and penalties giving away territory like a drunk shouting the bar. It cost them 2 tries and against 14 men, seriously that should never happen. The Drua lost by 3 points after gifting 14 points. Even if you tick off Lilo's error and give back 7 points as a Contra, those 2 tries still bit them badly.
Bliksem
Roar Rookie
What a game. This is what we want from SR. Entertainment!
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
I don't think they got the crowds they were looking for, especially for the Kiwi derbies.
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
No, I can't imagine that. I did make an honest effort, too.
AgainAgain
Roar Rookie
Ypu could say the same about Lilo kicking out on the full which gave the Drua a scrum on the halfway from which they scored.
AgainAgain
Roar Rookie
I didn't but I was rooting for them.
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
I forgot to say. Later on tonight I will definitely watch a replay the 1st half on Stan, even though I know the result. The speed, ferocious tackles and massive runs are so damned entertaining. I truely thank the Goddess that I was not playing in that match, I would end up in IC for the next week. LoL I can honestly say there were a few matches from last week that I never gave a thought of watching live or even the full replay on STAN. Their 25 minutes highlights is sufficient for a lot of the Round 1 games. This Melbourne based Round two has some fabulous match-ups. I'm drooling over tomorrow's games. Need to buy a few beers though, its a 5-6 hour stint of Ripping Rugby-Fest. :stoked: :rugby:
Nick Maguire
Roar Rookie
I think the cash has worked perfectly for them. $$$$ in the bank, job done. If they had other altruistic goals for the concept they would have done it differently wouldn't they?
TJ-Go Force!
Roar Rookie
Yeah I am not going to speak for why either organisation has or hasn’t supported it. Out of interest why do you think it hasn’t worked for them specifically? But this weekend is a great taste for what it could be.
Cec
Roar Rookie
Love watching these two teams play. Thanks boys very entertaining :thumbup:
Jacko
Roar Rookie
TC why didnt Drua get a player sent to the bin and a YC for thae early incident where the Drua player deliberately knocked the ball on after MP kicked crossfield and the winger passed it back in field?
DJ
Roar Rookie
:happy:
Jacko
Roar Rookie
But he didnt see it grounded because it never was. He claimed it was grounded and he claimed he saw it but he was very clearly wrong in all replays.
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
I would be surprised if NZR renews this concept. It hasn't worked for them.
Leroy14
Roar Rookie
Who picked pasifika to win that game?