Moana Pasifika players celebrate Lotu Inisi’s try against the Brumbies. Photo / Photosport
Pacific Ocean 32Brumbies 22
Consider Moana Pasifika’s last game of the season as a sign of things to come.
In a debut season derailed by Covid-19, the newcomers to Super Rugby Pacific have made a final statement with a 32-22 victory over the Brumbies at Mt Smart Stadium.
Throughout the season, Moana Pasifika has been on her back. They were the first team to be affected by the virus entering the game group, and throughout the year they had several games postponed due to this.
Despite having to pile up several games during the week on their calendar and cover many players, they have been a competitive team for much of the season and with a win over the Brumbies they proved what they were capable of.
Even though Captain Sekope Kepu was shown a red card for standing over the ball and blocking an opponent’s quick free kick after 10 minutes.
Although they finish the season at the bottom of the ladder with only two victories in 14 games, Moana Pasifika will be encouraged by the performance and eager to enter her work in a campaign that we hope will be more consolidated. next year.
The Brumbies will advance to the playoffs with unstable feet. The Canberra club have now lost three days in the trot, losing third place in the standings with the defeat on Saturday night.
Unable to secure as much as a lost bonus point, the Brumbies are behind the Chiefs at the table, although they still have a quarter-final at home next weekend.