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    Moana Pasifika have moved into Super Rugby Pacific's top six after beating the Highlanders for the first time, 34-29 in Dunedin

    Moana Pasifika have moved into Super Rugby Pacific's top six after beating the Highlanders for the first time, 34-29 in Dunedin


    Visiting reserve halfback Melani Matavao scored the winning try from a 75th minute charge down in the tit-for-tat, nine-try affair.

    Winger Kyren Taumoefolau's told Gold Sport they had to beat the Highlanders through the middle to earn the space out wide.



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