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Moana Pasifika Downs Ill-Disciplined Queensland Reds For Important Victory

Moana Pasifika Downs Ill-Disciplined Queensland Reds For Important Victory

Moana Pasifika triumphs with a thrilling last-minute try by William Havili, securing the team's third win in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Apr 12, 2024
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Moana Pasifika recorded its third win of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, courtesy of a last gasp try from fly-half William Havili.

Leading 10-0 at halftime, Moana would see its lead cut significantly early in the second half, as the Reds came out swinging.

Crashing over for a try prop, Peni Ravi brought his side back into the contest early in the second half.

Just as the visitors were going through the gears and looking to take control, co-captain Tate McDermott was shown a red card for his swinging arm on Moana backrow Irie Papuni.

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The incident would see the Reds drop to 14 men for the next 20 minutes, given the experimental laws being trialed in Super Rugby that allow a team to substitute a red-carded player.

Despite being a man down, the Reds scored next to take the first lead of the match, as winger Jordan Petaia showed his athleticism with a sublime finish in the right-hand corner.

This joy was short-lived, as the Reds received a second sending off. This time, star backrow Fraser McReight was caught for a high tackle on William Havili.

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This incident proved to be crucial, as the momentum, which previously was with the Reds, swung to the Moana side.

Launching wave after wave of attacks, Moana would be rewarded in the dying seconds of the match, as Havili slid over for the decisive score.

The result now sees both sides sitting with three wins from the opening seven rounds.

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