Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Preview: Confirmed lineups and recent form

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Home teamWaratahs
Away teamMoana Pasifika
VenueAllianz Stadium
CompetitionSuper Rugby Pacific
Kick off time10:35 am (UK)
Watch Live in the UKSky Sports +

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Preview as the sides clash at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. 

The Waratahs currently sit eighth in the table, although they have played one less game than six of the teams ahead of them. They currently sit on 14 points, just one point ahead of the Highlanders, just above them. 

Moana Pasifika have hit major headlines this week as they are due to be liquidated at the end of the season. They currently sit at the bottom of the table with just one win and four points from their eight games this season. Even with a bonus point win, they would be unable to reach the team just ahead of them.

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Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika confirmed lineups and team news

WaratahsMoana Pasifika
Forwards
Lambert1Pole
Dobbins2Sanerivi
Botha3Apoua
Philip4Savage
Amatosero5Poliniati
Scott-Young6Faiilagi
Gamble7Paea
Samu8Ta’eiloa
Backs
Gordon9Matavao
Debreczeni10Pellegrini
Jorgensen11Vaihu
Creighton12T Latu
Walton13Alaimalo
Kellaway14Tuitama
Harvey15Havili
Replacements
Fainga’a16Moli
Kailea17Hala-Ngatai
Amone18P Latu
Blyth19Tupou
Halaholo20Tauelingi
Adamson21Taumateine
Wilson22Peni
Reilly23Pulini

Recent Form:

Waratahs (Home team): 

ResultDateCompetitionOpponentScore
Loss4th April 2026Super RugbyChiefs42-14
Win27th March 2026Super RugbyBrumbies28-30
Loss21st March 2026Super RugbyBlues20-35
Loss14th March 2026Super RugbyReds26-17
Loss6th March 2026Super RugbyHurricanes19-59

The Waratahs have only won one of their last five matches after they won the opening two matches of the season. In the last round, they lost heavily to the Chiefs. With 33 minutes gone, the Waratahs had scored their first of two tries in the game to bring the game back to 13-7. The Chiefs were too strong, scoring six tries in the match. The Waratahs scored again with 10 minutes to go and the Chiefs scored again to finish 42-14. 

Moana Pasifika (Away team): 

ResultDateCompetitionOpponentScore
Loss11th April 2026Super RugbyChiefs17-62
Loss27th March 2026Super RugbyHighlanders19-39
Loss21st March 2026Super RugbyCrusaders21-50
Loss15th March 2026Super RugbyBlues43-7
Loss6th March 2026Super RugbyChiefs57-24

Moana Pasifika also lost heavily to the Chiefs in their last game. They have lost seven games in a row and only won their season opener against Moana Pasifika. In the last game against the Chiefs, the Pasifika found themselves 36-0 behind early in the second half. While they scored three tries in the last 30 minutes, the Chiefs were also able to score fout to win 62-17.

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika head-to-head record (last four matches):

DateCompetitionWinnerScore
5th April 2025Super RugbyMoana Pasifika45-28
25th May 2024Super RugbyMoana Pasifika27-12
3rd June 2023Super RugbyMoana Pasifika24-33
7th May 2022Super RugbyWaratahs20-26

These teams have met four times since Moana Pasifika were added to Super Rugby in 2022. Moana Pasifika have won the last three meetings in a row, scoring 27 or more points in each. They have only played once with the Waratahs at home, and that ended in a Moana Pasifika victory.

How to watch Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika?

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 10:30 am for a 10:35 am kick-off.

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Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.

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