{"id":377711,"date":"2024-03-19T23:45:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T00:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=377711"},"modified":"2024-03-20T01:02:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T01:02:23","slug":"twist-in-7000-saga-after-wallaby-refused-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=377711","title":{"rendered":"Twist in $7000 saga after Wallaby refused to play"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rebels star F\ufeffilipo Daugunu is expected to miss a second straight Super Rugby Pacific<\/a> game as a dispute over $7000 of relocation costs continues to rumble on.<\/p>\n

Daugunu missed last week's 53-26 loss to the Reds<\/a> for "personal reasons" and the former Wallabies winger was also absent for Monday's training session in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

Keep checking in for all the latest round five team news with all 12 lineups revealed \ufeffon Wednesday at 2pm AEDT.<\/p>\n

Watch all the action from the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,<\/strong><\/em> with<\/strong><\/em> every match ad free, live and and on demand on Stan Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Filipo<\/p>\n

H\ufeffURRICANES vs REBELS in Palmerston North, Friday 5.05pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

F\ufeffilipo Daugunu is expected to be missing from the Rebels team sheet when the side to play the competition leading Hurricanes is announced.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old moved from Brisbane to \ufeffMelbourne in the offseason and is seeking reimbursement for $7000 of travel costs.<\/p>\n

The cash strapped Rebels<\/a> are now r\ufeffun by Rugby Australia after entering voluntary administration in January.<\/p>\n

Daugunu returned to training on Tuesday \ufeffbut that was not enough to earn a spot on the plane to Wellington when the team flies on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

"Obviously Lipo pulled out for personal reasons, that's what we have been told," Rebels captain Rob Leota said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

"And also we know he has been receiving a lot of support. For us, we just have to keep going on. It was good to have him back today within our training and execute well, and help us prepare for our game. It was really good having him back and seeing him smile and happy around the group."<\/p>\n

HURRICANES (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

REBELS (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves: \ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Nic Berry<\/p>\n

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READ MORE:<\/strong> NRL issues urgent warning after Latrell fallout<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Bunnies could lose young gun after shake-up<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Battered<\/p>\n

BRUMBIES vs MOANA PASIFIKA in Canberra, Friday 7.35pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brumbies \ufeffwill be without three key players when they host Moana Pasifika in round five.<\/p>\n

Backs Len Ikitau and Andy Muirhead both picked up knee injuries in last week's win over the Highlanders while prop Blake Schoupp – who played at last year's Rugby World Cup – has a shoulder problem.<\/p>\n

"Andy Muirhead came off with a bit of blood, but also picked up a knee injury as well and is most likely not available this week and most likely out for a couple of weeks," Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said.<\/p>\n

"Len Ikitau, also with a knee, is probably slightly worse than Andy, so not expecting him to be right this week nor next week."<\/p>\n

BRUMBIES (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MOANA (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Referee:<\/strong> Jordan Way<\/p>\n

NEW PODCAST! Sean Maloney, Morgan Turinui and Stephen Hoiles chat the Reds resurgence and Wallabies vs Olympic Games\ufeff sevens<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/between-two-posts-1\/roaring-reds-a-super-ladder-shake-up\/embed?in_playlist=podcast&style=Cover<\/a><\/p>\n

FIJIAN DRUA vs \ufeffWARATAHS in Lautoka, Saturday 12.05pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

DRUA (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WARATAHS (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> James Doleman<\/p>\n

CHIEFS vs HIGHLANDERS in Hamilton, Saturday 2.35pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHIEFS (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

HIGHLANDERS (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Paul Williams\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"Sullivan<\/p>\n

BLUES vs CRUSADERS in Auckland, Saturday 5.05pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

BLUES (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ufeffCRUSADERS (15-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Ben O'Keeffe<\/p>\n

\"\u2018Razzle<\/p>\n

FORCE vs REDS in Perth, Saturday 7.35pm kickoff AEDT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reds centre Isaac Henry has been ruled out for the remainder \ufeffof the Super Rugby season after rupturing his patella tendon in last week's win over the Rebels.<\/p>\n

"This has been some of the most enjoyable rugby I've been involved in for a long time so there's double disappointment to miss out on what is still ahead for the Reds."\ufeff<\/p>\n

FORCE (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

REDS (15-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong>\ufeff Damon Murphy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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