Moana Pasifika v Waratahs: Super Rugby Saturday Preview

Humbled by the Hurricanes last time out, the Waratahs will look to respond when they head to Auckland to face Moana Pasifika on Saturday.

The Tahs were on a high after their home win over the Brumbies but they were brought back to earth with a bang following a 57-12 defeat in Wellington against the Canes.

Next the Waratahs head to the top of the North Island to face more Kiwi opposition in the form of a Moana side who will go into Saturday’s contest brimming with confidence.

Moana Pasifika v Waratahs betting preview

Tahs must solve road woes

Losing all of their last six away games in Super Rugby Pasifika, the Waratahs have struggled to replicate the performances they have enjoyed in Sydney.

Winning four of their six games in the competition, it has been a promising start to the season for Dan McKellar’s side but addressing their issues on the road will be key if the Tahs are to go far in the finals this term.

The Waratahs have lost their last two meetings with Moana Pasifika and the visitors are 2.05 underdogs to head back to New South Wales with the victory.

Moana must maintain momentum

Coming into this game on the back of a resounding 45-29 win at the Crusaders, Moana must back up that performance against the Tahs on home soil.

Winning two of their last three games, including that big victory in Christchurch, Tana Umaga’s side are moving in the right direction.

Looking to climb further up the ladder this week, Moana are 1.83 to claim what would be their third win of the campaign this weekend.

A high-scoring encounter might also be on the cards between these two attacking sides at North Harbour Stadium, with over 66.5 total points available at odds of 1.91.

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Moana Pasifika v Waratahs odds

Moana Pasifika - 1.83
Tie - 19.00
Waratahs - 2.05

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