Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes
New comers Moana Pasifika were given a rugby lesson in their last match when they were thrashed 59-12 by an understrength Chiefs team. The Hurricanes missed their last match due to Covid cases within their squad. They have two wins and a loss in their three matches so far. Moana Pasifika will need to seriously improve in all areas if they are to be competitive in this match. They were also decimated early in the competition with Covid cases but hopefully all of their players are fully fit and raring to go.
TIP: The Hurricanes have been forced to make plenty of changes as some players maybe still feeling the after effects of Covid. The Pasifika are playing like a team that needs more time together therefore the more they practice the better their performances will be. The most glaring problem for them is their lack of fitness. In both their matches they have fallen of badly in the second half. The bookies have the Hurricanes as favourites and I also tip them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.01, Playabets 1.01 and Sunbet 1.01.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes
- This is the first ever meeting between these sides.
Latest results for both teams
Moana Pasifika lost their last match 59-12 to the Chiefs while the Hurricanes won their last match 21-14 against the Highlanders.
PREDICTION
The Hurricanes will be missing their skipper Ardie Savea as he only get a place on the bench. He is prolific in all departments with his powerful carries and turnovers. Moana Pasifika biggest problem in both their games has been their poor discipline and they will quickly learn that you can’t win a rugby match by being so ill discipline. The experienced players in the team like captain Sekope Kepu and Christian Leali’ifano need to step up to guide the younger players. The home team must look to disrupt the Hurricanes and stop them from getting quick ball to have any chance of causing an upset. I predict Hurricanes win by less than 20 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Moana Pasifika
15 William Havili, 14 Tima Fainga’anuku, 13 Levi Aumua, 12 Henry Taefu, 11 Neria Foma’i, 10 Christian Leali’ifano, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Henry Time-Stowers, 7 Solomone Funaki, 6 Sione Tu’ipulotu, 5 Sam Slade, 4 Veikoso Poloniati, 3 Sekope Kepu (c), 2 Sam Moli, 1 Ezekiel Lindemut
Hurricanes
5 Jordie Barrett, 14 Josh Moorby, 13 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Wes Goosen, 10 Aidan Morgan, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Brayden Iose, 7 Blake Gibson, 6 Reed Prinsep (c), 5 Scott Scrafton, 4 Caleb Delany, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Asafo Aumua, 1 Xavier Numia
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Hurricanes victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.01
Playabets 1.01
Sunbet 1.01
Odds comparison on the Moana Pasifika handicap :
The complete odds on the Moana Pasifika handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+29.5) 1.90
Sunbet (+29.5) 1.87
Playabets (+29.5) 1.86
Predictions and Odds in details
The set piece of Moana Pasifika needs urgent improvement as they were penalised heavily at scrum and lineout time. They must avoid too many set pieces and adopt a ball in hand approach that will put pressure on the Hurricanes. The Canes will again look to Jordie Barrett and his big boot to keep the home team in their half. There are poor odds on the Hurricanes outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better returns. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+29.5) 1.90, Sunbet (+29.5) 1.87 and Playabets (+29.5) 1.86
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