Waratahs wary of Moana Pasifika

Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has made it clear that there is no room for complacency amongst his troops after their stunning victory over the Crusaders last week.  

The Tahs face Moana Pasifika this weekend – a fixture one would think would be an easier run than the mighty Crusaders, but Coleman feels quite different. 

"I reckon this is a bigger challenge," he said, speaking to thewest.com.au. 

"The emotional get up for the Crusaders, I found, was pretty easy. 

"Getting that home crowd, what we're trying to build at home, trying to build that fan engagement, that Waratah brand - that's easy to sell that. 

"I've got a feeling there'll be a big crowd of Pasifika fans at Mt Smart Stadium so we've got to keep those fans quiet." 

Coleman also noted the enthusiasm which infiltrates Moana Pasifika when they smell the try line. 

"The closer they get to your try line, the harder they run," he said. 

"So we've got to play good field position and keep the emotional energy away from them."