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12 Apr, 2024 08:55 AM2 mins to read

All the action as Moana Pasifika hosted the Reds at Whangarei’s Semenoff Stadium.

Moana Pasifika - Figure 1
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-Moana Pasifika earned a dramatic victory over the Reds after William Havili crossed in the 79th minute.

-It was the home side’s third win of the season and a game they controlled following Julian Savea’s early try.

-But despite red cards to Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight, the Reds went ahead 14-10 with 10 minutes to play.

-That set the stage for Havili’s heroics, the first-five beating a number of defenders to score on the right flank.

Moana Pasifika team to face Reds

Moana Pasifika have made a number of changes as they prepare to host the Reds at Semenoff Stadium on Friday night, most notably in the tight five where four players have been replaced.

William Havili retains the No 10 jersey for the week with Christian Leali’ifano named on the bench.

Fine Inisi moves to the left wing with Henry Taefu starting at centre, while Danny Toala returns to start at fullback.

1. Abraham Pole

2. Samiuela Moli

3. Sione Mafileo

4. Tom Savage

5. Allan Craig

6. Irie Papuni

7. Jacob Norris

8. Sione Havili Talitui (c)

9. Ereatara Enari

10. William Havili

11. Fine Inisi

12. Julian Savea

13. Henry Taefu

14. Viliami Fine

15. Danny Toala

Reserves:

16. Sama Malolo

17. Sateki Latu

18. Sekope Kepu

19. Ola Tauelangi

20. Miracle Fai’ilagi

21. Melani Matavao

22. Christian Leali’ifano

23. Nigel Ah Wong

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