Narawa up against Naholo in much anticipated Chiefs vs Hurricanes match this week

Narawa up against Naholo in much anticipated Chiefs vs Hurricanes match this week

By Mosese Raqio
Thursday 11/04/2024
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The much-anticipated clash in round 7 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific this week will be between the unbeaten Hurricanes side and the unpredictable Chiefs outfit.

What makes it even more interesting is the clash of the two explosive Fijian wingers with Kini Naholo squaring up against Emoni Narawa.

Naholo will start on the left wing for the Hurricanes while Narawa is on the right wing for the Chiefs.

Narawa made an impressive return from injury last week to score 3 tries and assisted with 3 other tries in the Chiefs’ 68-12 win over Moana Pasifika.

The 24-year-old will be looking to continue that form again but his challenge this week will be coming from Naholo who has also been impressive for the Hurricanes this season.

Isaiah Walker-Leawere, the son of former Flying Fijians lock Kele Leawere will also be starting for the Hurricanes at lock this weekend.

The Hurricanes have a chance to get back into the top spot this week as they are tied with current leaders the Blues, who will be on a bye this weekend, with 27 points.

The Chiefs play the Hurricanes at 7.05pm this Saturday in Wellington.

Hurricanes starting XV:

Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaiah Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love.

Chiefs starting XV:

Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Reuben O’neil, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damien McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.

In other matches this weekend, Moana Pasifika will take on the Reds at 7.05pm tomorrow, the Waratahs will host the Crusaders at 9.35pm tomorrow and the Rebels will take on the Highlanders at 9.35pm Saturday.

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