Timoci Tavatavanawai will play no part in tonight's clash with Moana Pasifika. Photo: Gregor RichardsonThe Highlanders have made two late changes to their team for tonight’s game against Moana Pasifika. Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot is on paternity leave as he is due to become a father for the first time. Co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai has been scratched with a foot injury. Moana Pasifika: William Havili, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Latu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Glen Vaihu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Joel Lam, Dominic Ropeti, Niko Jones, Miracle Fai’ilagi (captain), Allan Craig, Veikoso Poloniati, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Millennium Sanerivi, Abraham Pole.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2026 07:02 UTC