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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga admits Ardie Savea is in need of his All Blacks rest week after leaving him out of his Super Rugby Pacific side to host the Brumbies tomorrow in Pukekohe

    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga admits Ardie Savea is in need of his All Blacks rest week after leaving him out of his Super Rugby Pacific side to host the Brumbies tomorrow in Pukekohe


    Tana Umaga
    Tana Umaga
    Sione Havili Talitui will start at openside flanker and also shoulder the captaincy responsibilities.

    Umaga says Savea's carrying a few niggles after last weekend's loss to the Blues.



    The Crusaders host the Blues in a mouthwatering Good Friday showdown tonight from 5 past 7 ... live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio.

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