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Moana Pasifika name team eager to bounce back against Reds

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Melani Matavao of Moana Pasifika reacts after the loss during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Moana Pasifika at HBF Park, on February 15, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Fresh off a devastating round one last-minute loss to the Western Force, Moana Pasifika have backed the same team to get a better result in Brisbane when they face the Reds in round two.

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Captain Ardie Savea will lead a side with just one change in the form of Losi Filipo in the 23 jersey, helping the side build chemistry early in the season.

The team’s scrum coach Pauliasi Manu explained the selection calls.

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      “We’re looking forward to the challenge against the Reds. We’ve got things we’ll look to work on particularly our ruck and set piece,” Manu said.

      “When Tito Tuipulotu and Chris Apoua came on last week, I believe they were dominant. I saw it in their face, they were so keen.

      “It’s both a mental and physical game. If you’re not mentally wanting to pack down a scrum I believe you can’t physically do it.

      “When we lost last week the boys were shattered. For us coaches when we see players like that, it shows us that it means a lot.

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      “We’ve done the hard work and training, and we’ve ticked the right boxes so we just need to go out there and do it.”

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      Moana Pasifika team to face Reds

      1. James Lay
      2. Millennium Sanerivi
      3. Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou
      4. Samuel Slade
      5. Allan Craig
      6. Miracle Faiilagi
      7. Sione Havili Talitui
      8. Ardie Savea (capt)
      9. Jonathan Taumateine
      10. Jackson Garden-Bachop
      11. Kyren Taumoefolau
      12. Lalomilo Lalomilo
      13. Pepesana Patafilo
      14. Solomon Alaimalo
      15. William Havili

      Reserves

      16. Sama Malolo
      17. Tito Tuipulotu
      18. Chris Apoua
      19. Tom Savage
      20. Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa
      21. Melani Matavao
      22. Danny Toala
      23. Losi Filipo.

      Injury status

      Fine Inisi (hamstring)
      Lotu Inisi (hamstring)
      Neria Fomai (knee/out for season)

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      Jon 93 days ago

      This team has definitely got the best names in the competition, Millennium, Miracle, Lalomilo Lalomilo and Jonathan….but on a more serious note The Pacific Island Nations should be very proud, not just of the 2 teams in Super Rugby but the contribution they have made on the International game worldwide. We should give them much more recognition and kudos for what they bring to the game of Rugby.

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