Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders Super Rugby preview as the 2025 champions travel to the North Harbour Stadium.
Moana Pasifika currently sit bottom of the Super Rugby table with one win from five games. They sit five points behind the Crusafers who have also played five games but have only picked up nine points through two wins.
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Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders confirmed lineups and team news
Moana Pasifika (1-15):
Tuipolotu, Sanerivi, Moli, Savage, Craig, Faiiligi, Jones, Tupou Ta’eiloa, Lam, Pellegrini, Vaihu, Savea, Lalomilo, Latu, Havili
Replacements (16-23):
Harada, Pole, Apoua, Poloniati, Ropeti, Nginingini, Garden-Bachop, Ofa
Crusaders (1-15):
Brewis, Bell, Newell, Cahill, Hannah, Blackadder, Lee, Lio-Willie, Hotham, Grant, Reece, McLeod, Ennor, Fihaki, Jordan
Replacements (16-23):
Letiu, Bower, Calder, Shalfoon, Saifoloi, Preston, Fainga’anuku, MacDonald
Recent Form:
Moana Pasifika (Home team): L-L-L-L-W
Moana Pasifika started the season brilliantly with a huge 26-point win over the Fijian Drua, but have lost every game since then. Their two matches against New Zealand opposition in rounds four and five have ended up in huge defeats to the Blues and Chiefs. Their only home game this year has ended in a 19-35 defeat to the Western Force. However, they ended the 2025 season with three wins in their final four home games, last season including strong wins over the Blues and Waratahs.
Crusaders (Away team): W-L-W-L-L
After winning the title in 2025, they lost their first two games and have also lost against the Blues, as they find themselves mid-table after five games. Their two recent wins have both come against New Zealand opposition, and this game is taking place in the North Harbour, the region North of Auckland. Against the Highlanders, they did go 18-12 down shortly after halftime but scored 18 unanswered points to bring an 11-point victory.
Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 29th March 2025 | Super Rugby | Moana Pasifika | 29-45 |
| 31st May 2024 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 43-10 |
| 19th May 2023 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 7-41 |
| 7th April 2023 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 38-21 |
| 4th March 2022 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 12-33 |
Since Moana Pasifika were formed in 2022, the Crusaders have won four of the five meetings between the teams. The Crusaders have scored 29 or more points in each game, with one team hitting more than 40 points in each of the last three meetings between the teams. Moana Pasifika got into a 31-10 lead, and the Crusaders were unable to get closer than nine points.
How to watch Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders?
Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 6:00 am for a 6:05 am kick-off.
