| Home team | Moana Pasifika |
| Away team | Highlanders |
| Venue | North Harbour Stadium |
| Competition | Super Rugby Pacific |
| Kick off time | 6:05 am (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Sky Sports+ |
Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Super Rugby as the sides meet at the North Harbour Stadium.
Moana Pasifika currently sit bottom of the Super Rugby table after six games with only one win so far. The Highlanders are five points ahead of Moana Pasifika with two wins from six games in eighth place. A win for Moana Pasifika would be in with an outside chance of taking over the Highlanders in the table.
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Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders confirmed lineups and team news
Moana Pasifika (1-15):
Pale, Sanerivi, Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Poloniati, Craig, Faiilagi, Jones, Ropeti, Lam, Garden-Bachop, Vaihu, Lalomilo, T Latu, Alaimalo, Havili
Replacements (16-23):
Moli, Hala-Ngatai, P Latu, Aho, Tauelangin, Nginigini, Pellegrini, Ofa
Highlanders (1-15):
De Groot, Taylor, Ta’avao, Haig, Lavanini, Howden, Lasaqa, Renton, Shearer, Pasitoa, Nareki, Tele’a, Low, Tangitau, Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements (16-23):
Bell, D Leinert-Brown, Wingham, Stodart, Withy, Lennox, Knewstubb, Tavatavanawai
Recent Form:
Moana Pasifika (Home team): L-L-L-L-L
Moana Pasifika have had a difficult start to the season, only winning one game. That win came in the opening game of the season. The closest they have come was a loss by 16 points. In the last round, they played the Crusaders and lost 50-21. After going 12-0 behind, Moana Pasifika took a 14-12 lead after about 30 minutes. They then conceded 38 points without scoring before Moana Pasifika scored a late consolation try.
Highlanders (Away team): L-L-W-L-L
The Highlanders started the campaign well with close fought victory over the 2025 Champions, the Crusaders. Their only other win came at home to the Western Force. They have lost their three away games by 9 points or more each. In the last round, they suffered a huge 50-7 defeat at home to the Highlanders. The Hurricanes took an early lead, but three first-half tries and five second-half tries led to the massive defeat.
Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 4th May 2025 | Super Rugby | Moana Pasifika | 29-34 |
| 28th February 2025 | Super Rugby | Highlanders | 29-31 |
| 4th May 2024 | Super Rugby | Highlanders | 17-28 |
| 24th February 2024 | Super Rugby | Highlanders | 35-21 |
| 31st March 2023 | Super Rugby | Highlanders | 17-45 |
Of the six games between these sides since Moana Pasifika became a Super Rugby side, the Highlanders won the first five. The clash last season won by Moana Pasifika came in the midst of a horrible run of form for the Highlanders. Both games last season were decided by less than a score, Moana Pasifika scoring with five minutes to go in the game they won.
How to watch Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders?
Moana Pasifika will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 6:00 am for a 6:05 am kick-off in the UK.
