Highlanders 29 - 34 Moana Pasifika

Full time

04 May 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 12

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika head to head

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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.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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

Kickoff
5'

Try

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens · Highlanders

5 - 0
6'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

7 - 0
8'

Try

Danny Toala · Moana Pasifika

7 - 5
8'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika

7 - 7
14'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

12 - 7
18'

Try

Lalomilo Lalomilo · Moana Pasifika

12 - 12
19'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika

12 - 14
28'

Substitution

Mitchell Dunshea on for TK Howden · Highlanders
33'

Substitution

Lavengamonu Moli on for Tito Tuipulotu · Moana Pasifika
40'

Substitution

Patrick Pellegrini on for Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika
40'

Substitution

TK Howden on for Mitchell Dunshea · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

Jack Taylor on for Soane Vikena · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

Unknown Player on for Sam Gilbert · Highlanders
Halftime 12 - 14
Second Half
41'

Penalty

William Havili · Moana Pasifika

12 - 17
41'

Yellow Card

William Havili · Moana Pasifika
43'

Penalty

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

15 - 17
44'

Try

Ardie Savea · Moana Pasifika

15 - 22
45'

Substitution

Veveni Lasaqa on for Unknown Player · Highlanders
45'

Substitution

Mitchell Dunshea on for Oliver Haig · Highlanders
48'

Substitution

Julian Savea on for Lalomilo Lalomilo · Moana Pasifika
50'

Substitution

Folau Fakatava on for Nathan Hastie · Highlanders
51'

Yellow Card Complete

William Havili · Moana Pasifika
52'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

20 - 22
53'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

22 - 22
55'

Substitution

Semisi Paea on for Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa · Moana Pasifika
63'

Substitution

Ofa Tauatevalu on for Tom Savage · Moana Pasifika
65'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

22 - 27
67'

Substitution

Josh Bartlett on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
68'

Substitution

Taine Robinson on for Cameron Millar · Highlanders
71'

Substitution

Melani Matavao on for Jonathan Taumateine · Moana Pasifika
72'

Try

Jack Taylor · Highlanders

27 - 27
73'

Conversion

Taine Robinson · Highlanders

29 - 27
73'

Substitution

Tomasi Maka on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
74'

Try

Melani Matavao · Moana Pasifika

29 - 32
75'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

29 - 34
75'

Substitution

Pone Fa'amausili on for Chris Apoua · Moana Pasifika
75'

Substitution

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa on for Semisi Paea · Moana Pasifika
Fulltime 29 - 34

Player ratings

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 7.2
14 Sam Gilbert 5.5
13 Thomas Umaga-Jensen 7.3
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 8.7
11 Jonah Lowe 7.8
10 Cameron Millar 5.8
9 Nathan Hastie 6.1
1 Ethan de Groot 7.5
2 Soane Vikena 5.9
3 Saula Ma'u 7.2
4 Fabian Holland 7.1
5 Oliver Haig 6.7
6 TK Howden 6.3
7 Sean Withy 7.2
8 Will Stodart 5.8
16 Jack Taylor 6.9
17 Josh Bartlett 6.0
18 Rohan Wingham –
19 Mitchell Dunshea 6.2
20 Veveni Lasaqa 6.5
21 Folau Fakatava 6.6
22 Taine Robinson 6.0
23 Taniela Filimone –

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 5.7
14 Tevita Ofa 7.8
13 Lalomilo 7.8
12 Danny Toala 7.6
11 Kyren Taumoefolau 9.4
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop 6.4
9 Jonathan Taumateine 7.1
1 Tito Tuipulotu 7.1
2 Mills Sanerivi 7.6
3 Chris Apoua 7.5
4 Tom Savage 6.7
5 Samuel Slade 6.6
6 Miracle Faiilagi 8.8
7 Ardie Savea 8.9
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 7.3
16 Tomasi Maka –
17 Lavengamonu Moli 6.4
18 Pone Fa'amausili –
19 Ofa Tauatevalu 6.5
20 Semisi Paea 5.9
21 Melani Matavao –
22 Julian Savea 6.5
23 Patrick Pellegrini 6.3