Moana vs Waratahs Predictions - Moana to win tight contest against Waratahs

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Last updated: 02 Apr 2025

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Simon Lewis 02 Apr 2025

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Moana are slight favorites with a 1.5-point handicap.
Moana have beaten Waratahs in their last two encounters.
Waratahs remain unbeaten at home, but have lost recent away games.

Moana have won their last 2 matches against the Waratahs.(Getty Images)

Moana vs Waratahs Predictions

This is a very tough one to call and the bookmakers agree, setting the handicap at 1.5 points with Moana slight favourites. While the Tahs’ have won four of their last six, all those wins have been at home with two heavy away losses. I’m backing Moana to get back-to-back victories.

Moana vs Waratahs Predictions
Head to Head
Moana Form
Moana Injuries & Team News
Waratahs Form
Waratahs Injuries & Team News

Moana have won their last 2 matches against the Waratahs.
Moana have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Waratahs have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Waratahs have lost their last 2 away matches.

Head to Head

Moana have won their last two matches against the Waratahs.

Moana Form

Moana have moved up to ninth on the table after seven rounds. They have won two of their six matches and sit on 10 points currently.

While it isn’t much to write home about, considering their performances in previous seasons, Moana are looking very good. They are certainly not the whipping boys of the competition anymore.

Moana lost by a point to the Western Force in round one before going down by 20 points to the Reds, however, Moana still scored 36 points in that game. That was followed by a two-point defeat to the Highlanders before Moana beat the Hurricanes 40-31 at home.

That victory was followed by a 50-35 loss at home to the Chiefs, a game where Moana were once again very competitive. Last week, Moana caused an upset, winning 45-29 against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Moana Injuries & Team News

15 William Havili, 14 Kyren Taumoefolau, 13 Lalomilo Lalomilo, 12 Danny Toala, 11 Solomon Alaimalo, 10 Patrick Pellegrini, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, 7 Ardie Savea (captain), 6 Semisi Paea, 5 Allan Craig, 4 Samuel Slade, 3 Feleti Sae-ta’ufo’ou, 2 Millennium Sanerivi, 1 Tito Tuipulotu.

Replacements: 16 Sama Malolo, 17 Abraham Pole, 18 Chris Apoua, 19 Tom Savage, 20 Ola Tauelangi, 21 Melani Matavao, 22 Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23 Fini Inisi.

Waratahs Form

The Waratahs are currently fifth on the table with four wins from their six matches. After winning their first three games, they have now lost two of their last three.

The Tahs’ beat the Highlanders 37-36 in round one and followed it up with a 29-24 home win over Fijian Drua. Another home win came in round three, beating the Western Force comfortably.

However, the Sydney outfit lost 35-15 at the Reds thereafter before beating the Brumbies 28-23 at home. Last week, the Hurricanes thrashed the Waratahs 57-12 in Wellington.

The Waratahs are unbeaten at home with four victories, but they have lost both away games to date this season.

Waratahs Injuries & Team News

15 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 14 Andrew Kellaway, 13 Henry O’Donnell, 12 Lalakai Foketi, 11 Triston Reilly, 10 Lawson Creighton, 9 Teddy Wilson, 8 Langi Gleeson, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Rob Leota, 5 Ben Grant, 4 Hugh Sinclair (Captain), 3 Daniel Botha, 2 Ethan Dobbins, 1 Angus Bell.

Replacements: 16 Julian Heaven, 17 Isaac Kailea, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Felix Kalapu, 20 Jamie Adamson, 21 Jack Grant, 22 Jack Bowen, 23 Joey Walton