Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes Predictions - Visitors to pick up big win

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

Simon Lewis 07 Mar 2025

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Hurricanes aim for a bonus point to revive their season.
Moana Pasifika's defense has been a weakness, conceding too many points.
Hurricanes are favored to cover a -10.5 point handicap.

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Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes Preview

The Hurricanes will be looking for a bonus point in this fixture to get their season back ont rack. While Moana have been competitive this season, they have let in plenty of tries, something the Canes can take advantage of.

Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes Preview
Head to Head
Moana Pasifika Form
Moana Pasifika Injuries & Team News
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

Moana have lost 8 of their last 9 Super Rugby matches.
Moana conceded an average of 53.8 points in their last 4 matches against the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes have won their last 4 matches against Moana.

Head to Head

In their five previous meetings, the Hurricanes have won four and Moana one. The average score in this fixture over those five games is 47-16 to the Canes.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika are bottom of the table with two points from their three games to date. Overall, their performances have not been poor, but they are conceding far too many points.

In round one, Moana suffered a final play defeat to the Western Force, going down 45-44 in Perth. They then looked good on attack again a week later against the Reds, but suffered defensively, losing 56-36.

Last weekend, Moana suffered another narrow defeat, losing 31-29 to the Highlanders.

Moana Pasifika Injuries & Team News

15 William Havili, 14 Solomon Alaimalo, 13 Lalomilo Lalomilo, 12 Danny Toala, 11 Kyren Taumoefolau, 10 Patrick Pellegrini, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, 7 Ardie Savea (captain), 6 Miracle Faiilagi, 5 Allan Craig, 4 Tom Savage, 3 Sione Mafile’o, 2 Millennium Sanerivi, 1 James Lay.

Replacements: 16 Sama Malolo, 17 Abraham Pole, 18 Chris Apoua, 19 Samuel Slade, 20 Ola Tauelangi, 21 Aisea Halo, 22 Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23 Tevita Ofa.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes were the top side during the 2024 Super Rugby round robin stage, losing just two games. After three fixtures this season, they have already lost two.

The Wellington side went down 33-25 in round one to the Crusaders before beating Fijian Drua 38-34 at home the following weekend. Last week, again at home, the Canes suffered a 33-29 defeat to the Blues.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

15 Kade Banks, 14 Fehi Fineanganofo, 13 Bailyn Sullivan, 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Kini Naholo, 10 Harry Godfrey, 9 Ereatara Enari, 8 Brayden Iose, 7 Peter Lakai (co-captain), 6 Brad Shields (co-captain), 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 Caleb Delany, 3 Tevita Mafileo,, 2 Jacob Devery, 1 Siale Lauaki.

Replacements: 16 Nic Souchon, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Hugo Plummer, 20 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21 Cam Roigard, 22 Riley Hohepa, 23 Jone Rova

Verdict

Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes

Hurricanes are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap.

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