Hurricanes VS Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Round Four Postponed

 

NZR has announced that the Hurricanes VS Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific Round Four match has been postponed due to the effects of Covid-19 on the home team’s player pool. The Hurricanes VS Moana Pasifika match is scheduled to be held on 12th March 2022 at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

The postponement advises followed by the Super Rugby Pacific medical advisory group, they said that the Hurricanes team didn’t have sufficient players form a matchday 23.

The New Zealand rugby manager professional rugby & performance Chris Lendrum said it was bad news for both teams, as Moana Pasifika faced the third match postponed of the season.

Any attempt to do this game is provided, despite the replacement player options, to remove the number of players affected by the COVID, and the right decision was obtained. "

"We're doing everything we can to support the Hurricanes as they deal with a large number of players who can't play, and it's disappointing for Moana Pasifika, who is eager to play again after finally starting their season last week."

The chief executive Hurricanes Avan Lee said the extension ended a difficult few weeks for the club.

"Obviously we've been disgusted since our women's super rugby team (Poua) had to pull out of the first game, and now our men's team is starting to process its frustration, so I think that shows how Covid is affecting people right now. How serious the impact is,' he commented.

We feel sad for Moana Pasifika who have faced this situation two times this season. We appreciate their understanding and look forward to meeting them later in the season."

Pelenato Sakalia, CEO of Moana Pasifika, said: Dealing with Covid is very tough, and it is vital that we shift our focus to the Hurricanes' health and well-being. The postponement of the match is the right decision, and Moana Pasifika hopes that the Hurricane team recovers fast and looking forward to their return to the field as soon as possible.