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Moana Pasifika ring in the changes for round two against the Blues

(Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika have named their team to play the rematch against the Blues on Saturday. Round 7 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific sees the two Auckland-based teams play each other twice in the space of four days.

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With the short turnaround, Head Coach Aaron Mauger has named a very different side to the team who went down on Tuesday 32-19.

Sekope Kepu returns to Captain the side and is joined in the front row by Ezekiel Lindenmuth and Samiuela Moli at hooker. Veikoso Poloniati and Michael Curry will combine at lock to round out the tight five. Curry started Tuesday’s match and earnt his start on Saturday after a tremendous performance on debut.

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      The same starting loose forward trio from Moana Pasifika’s historic 24-19 win over the Hurricanes will return to the field with Tu’ipulotu, Funaki and Time-Stowers set to play at Eden Park.

      Ereatara Enari will combine with Christian Leali’ifano in a new 9 & 10 combination which boasts plenty of Super Rugby experience.

      An unchanged starting midfield combination in Solomone Kata and Fine Inisi will look to build on their fine form from Tuesday’s game.

      Playing three games in eight days has seen several debutants take the field and Tasman Mako flyer Timoci Tavatavanawai will make his long awaited debut on the right wing. Anzelo Tuitavuki keeps his left wing spot from Tuesday and William Havili returns to fullback.

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      There is plenty of impact and firepower to come from the bench with the likes of experienced Manu Samoa halfback Dwayne Polataivao and Tuesday night try scorers Luteru Tolai, Abraham Pole and Tomasi Alosio.

      Moana Pasifika team to play the Blues:

      1. Ezekiel Lindenmuth
      2. Samiuela Moli
      3. Sekope Kepu (C)
      4. Veikoso Poloniati
      5. Michael Curry
      6. Sione Tu’ipulotu
      7. Solomone Funaki
      8. Henry Time-Stowers
      9. Ereatara Enari
      10. Christian Leali’ifano
      11. Anzelo Tuitavuki
      12. Solomone Kata
      13. Fine Inisi
      14. Timoci Tavatavanawai (debut)
      15. William Havili

        Reserves

      16. Luteru Tolai
      17. Abraham Pole
      18. Chris Apoua
      19. Alex McRobbie
      20. Alamanda Motuga
      21. Dwayne Polataivao
      22. Lincoln McClutchie
      23. Tomasi Alosi

      Unavailable for selection: Xavier Cowley-Tuioti, Jack Lam, Josh Kaifa, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Lotu Inisi, Don Lolo, D’Angelo Leuila, Niko Jones, Levi Aumua, Danny Toala, Henry Taefu, Taukiaha’amea Koloamtangi, Lolagi Visinia, Manu Paea, Jonathan Taumateine, Samuel Slade, Neria Foma’i, Tima Fainga’anuku, Ray Niuia

      – Press Release Moana Pasifika

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