Highlanders 29 - 34 Moana Pasifika

● full_time 80 minutes

04 May 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 12

Forsyth Barr Stadium

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In a thrilling encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Moana Pasifika triumphed 34-29 over the Highlanders. The home side started strong, with Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens and Lowe both scoring tries in the first 14 minutes, giving them an early lead. However, Moana Pasifika responded quickly with tries from Toala and Lalomilo to level the score. A key moment came when Ardie Savea crossed the line for the visitors just before halftime, shifting the momentum. The second half saw Lowe score again for the Highlanders, but Moana Pasifika's Miracle Faiilagi and Matavao answered back with tries of their own. Despite late pressure from the Highlanders, who scored through Taylor, Moana Pasifika held on for the victory. This match highlighted standout performances from both teams, particularly from Lowe and Savea.

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Weather

Temperature: 12.2°C (Feels like 13.5°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 3.3 km/h, gusting to 13.0 km/h Humidity: 61% Cloud Cover: 48%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
5' try Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
6' conversion Cameron Millar
8' try Danny Toala
8' conversion Jackson Garden-Bachop
14' try Jonah Lowe
18' try Lalomilo Lalomilo
19' conversion Jackson Garden-Bachop
28' substitution TK Howden
33' substitution Tito Tuipulotu
40' substitution Jackson Garden-Bachop
40' substitution Mitchell Dunshea
40' substitution Soane Vikena
40' substitution Sam Gilbert
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' penalty William Havili
41' yellow_card William Havili
43' penalty Cameron Millar
44' try Ardie Savea
45' substitution Unknown Player
45' substitution Oliver Haig
48' substitution Lalomilo Lalomilo
50' substitution Nathan Hastie
51' yellow_card_complete William Havili
52' try Jonah Lowe
53' conversion Cameron Millar
55' substitution Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
63' substitution Tom Savage
65' try Miracle Faiilagi
67' substitution Ethan de Groot
68' substitution Cameron Millar
71' substitution Jonathan Taumateine
72' try Jack Taylor
73' conversion Taine Robinson
73' substitution Mills Sanerivi
74' try Melani Matavao
75' conversion Patrick Pellegrini
75' substitution Chris Apoua
75' substitution Semisi Paea
80' full_time