EXCLUSIVE: Ardie Savea on faith, family, and his move to Moana Pasifika

[@remixesfordjs8198]

If NZ Herald did this interview. Title will be Ardie leaves hurricanes because of management. Glad you chose this platform. Real.

[@petabytenz]

You said it 100 percent.

[@maori_brotha]

So so true!

[@thebrick8405]

Nothing better than Ardie playing for his people, his culture, his whanau while doing it with his brother. Thank you for your time with the Hurricanes we will miss you goat

[@vaibes8]

man this is new media! raw, honest and refreshing man. thanks boys for asking authentic questions to allow Ardie to be himself and let him say want he wanted to say. Enjoyed this whole interview man. Love being a shifter! Love you Ardie, we behind you uso! #letssspuuuusshhhhh

[@paliasona9543]

The "People's Champ" on the "Peoples Channel" Malo Ardie! Malo Morning Shift!

[@JMz685]

🐐🙌 as a hurricanes fan you will be missed, but as a proud Samoan/Pacific islander it makes me excited for Moana Pasifika. Absolutely right about finding your identity in Christ. The love of God is the foundation of our lives. God bless 😁🙏

[@stapso27]

Love this. Real chats, real people without all of the smoke screens. Thank you Ardie, thank you TMS.

[@JarreauTheSupremeGroup]

This chat crazzzzzy... Proud of Ardie and his decision he's made for HIM & HIS. well done uso! chest up, chin up - a beacon for the people! We. Go. Again.

[@Freedom-h1q]

I'm not a Faith based man. But I 💯 back your belief, journey, and the love for what you see is the right path. The true Ardie supporters will just get use to you wearing and shining light in a different jersey. All the best to you and your family bro👍💯

[@mikejulz87]

His move to Moana is a game changer. It will encourage some other All Blacks to make the switch. Not just the All Blacks but the Polys in the Wallabies too.. it will massively help the Moana going forward..

[@howardharmer864]

Luv it. Go where your heart is. And having God in the center of it all. your decision making. Proud of your true honesty decision making. Great example for our pacific islander. Amen

[@manueleteofilo5270]

This will inspire the young generations to be embrace and be proud of our beautiful Pasifika cultures! Malo lava Ardie

[@theplowman_11]

I love that Ardie!!!! Your Identity through Christ!! He lives in you.

[@jim8790]

What a beautiful conversation. "'m bringing my whole IP". Powerful. I'm not a faith based man but this was special for me.

[@Savagerock86]

The mana of the man. Solid chat, so many gems dropped. Credit to TMS team for envisioning this platform and creating this safe space.

[@ishakojonskis213]

The man uso. You do what you got to do and it will set the path for other Pacific Islanders to ground themselves to go back to where they should be to give back to their communities 💯🙏🏾👏🏾

[@kennytumanuvao2042]

I was being supporting the CANES for long time but now up the MOANA PASEFIKA❤️🇼🇸❤️

[@noprobe2301]

Ardie my uso You are and always be a legend of the game. Much love my uso And I also want to say thank you for the interviewers.

[@phillipegen8471]

What a really amazing person. You inspire me bro. And I'm so happy for you and your whanau. I think you will be awesome with Moana and I can see your move helping to shred light on other people having similar possibilities. Go hard Ardie

[@maalona4926]

ACTUALLY GONNA START WATCHING UNION AGAIN BECAUSE OF THIS MOVE TO SEE HOW THEY GO

[@PretentiousBreadcrumbs]

My favorite athlete. Such a humble and honest personality. Not to mention an absolute beast on the field.

[@Adminhandler00]

Well spoken Ardie, thanks TMS for this poddy

[@lejawnblaze4800]

Give it up 🙌🏾 Best interview from the Shifters! The moment Ardie announced his allegiance to the Moana, as a loyal Canes & All Blacks fan that validated for me everything that I had seen in him over the years - Ardie Savea is a TRUE born Polynesian leader! 💯 Best news for Rugby in a long time.

[@keanurmbfinn927]

Beautiful brother Ardie!! All the best by your bro with Moana! Shout out to Julian 🙌🤙 such a professional brother 💯 Aroha nui❤

[@richs8882]

Wow uso, you are a realist... your faith in Jesus Christ, profession, rugby, the system and most importantly your aiga. Only the haters and jealousy will print negativity and untruths about you. God bless you and your aiga Ardie.

[@sunshineteddy1]

You will be missed in the black and yellow colours uso. Moving to Moana is great for the team the people the fans and you. He’s conquered the game inside out. Best in the world! This move is special. I think biggest news in world rugby. Never know 🤷🏾‍♂️ he could end up in the blue jersey Leading the way for the next generation. Always pushing forward! Leshgoo Ardie! Moving mountains! 👊🏾

[@ellpole7]

Amazing talanoa!!! Awesome conversations and awesome questions! I love our people!! Jordan and Matt you guys did awesome. Ardie- May God continue to bless and guide your journey.

[@djjjewelz]

You are da man Ardie! For the culture 🇼🇸🙌🏽

[@josephwilliams3494]

Amazing interview and GOD BLESS you Ardie, I'm now a Moana convert. LESSSSSSSSSSH GOOOOO MOANA.!

[@HazyeHaze]

what a legend & hope it inspires the younger generation to follow

[@ChrisLuxon2FituFa]

The man Ardie💯That was all from the Heart what a Talanoa🙏GODSGOTYOU🙏💯

[@CaughtInp]

This story almost reminds of when Lebron went back to his home team Cavs and Bron was getting so much hate for it, ended up winning them the chip. Loved every minute of this!

[@Emanuel-bm9vn]

😂😂 come on this ain’t nothing like Lebron going back to the cavs

[@maximus15gsp16]

@@Emanuel-bm9vn💯 Ardie never left the Canes to play for Crusaders or Blues to win a ring 🤦🏽‍♂️😂 reaching hard with the Lebradie story 😂🤣

[@zakaryquak]

@@maximus15gsp16your right Moana is no chance at winning super rugby

[@Dmillseye]

MAN OF THE PEOPLE

[@kukilad3058]

Ardie you legend!. I'm supporting Moana Pasifika next year. Tukia!

[@MrPjasiata]

The greatest story is being written right in front of us. ✍️🙌🏽🤝🏽

[@petesiolo964]

The Man! A very humble person and great role model. I'll never forget we were doing a fundraiser for Petone Rugby at Lyall Bay Bunnings, and Ardie was jogging by with his dog, he saw the kids and stopped to give them $10, and then kept jogging. That was 2015! So, he's always been real. When you're grounded and have a solid foundation with your faith, great things can happen.

[@robyn3590]

Great interview, Jordan and Marc 👌🏾 You guys are awesome. Fantastic listen Ardie. Inspirational to the young players especially our pacific community. Goodluck for the future ❤

[@maximus15gsp16]

Prayers & love Ardie 🙏🏽❤️

[@matthewlio6995]

You will love your time up here in Auckland n good on you making a change to help out the Pasifika who have been struggling with all that talent

[@talorpio685]

Minute 26:55, when Jordan asked Ardie if he takes it personal 😶 the look he gives when he answers with conviction!🔥❤️

[@albiebrown5957]

This is the Jason Taumalolo story of rugby YESSSSSS

[@JN-er5yu]

Man I hope more pasifika boys jump in if they can!! Would love to see Sopoaga, Laumape, Piutau and Luatua come back and finish here too, cause I know they been racking up the money like crazy over the years

[@jaykibcollins7345]

Moana are gonna break some hearts next year but gain so much more 🤙🏽 get it Moana and ardie 🤙🏽 good luck for the season. It’s always great having competition 🤙🏽

[@deenonu6842]

🖤❤💙💛 HE'S THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR A REASON. 🎉

[@lopstream]

can't wait for the movie & the book....We keep recepts here too, We know who there are....Ardie being tru to him self...A true legend... this is just the start....the start that those we know they never want too see...

[@kingoftonga5936]

Man i know a lot of the brothers can relate to Ardie! all the clubs talk about loyalty but they are all doing business! win championships and forget about the players

[@robu5578]

Man this podcast was 💯🔥 I can’t wait to watch Moana play. God had plans for you. Your faith in your beliefs is 💯 on point. To the Morning Shift God had plans for you as well. Your podcast and show is worth watching. All the best to you all. LESSS GOOO LADS 💙🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ch0ptLiva]

Man this was awesome!!!

[@reflectingtrees]

Powerful haka you had led Mr Savea. Let's stack Moana Pasifika

[@SBW_85]

As a Canes loyalist I’m torn here, Ardie is one of the greatest from the 04 but we also have youngsters ready to roll in his position and serve in the long term. I 100% understand and respect the poly and branding journey Ardie’s embarking upon. Go well uso, we’ll miss you in black & yellow but you’ll be a gun at Moana too and make them a better team. Manuia au laasaga fou and you and Tana better come back to the capital to coach one day, soifua! PS. You should be Abs skipper

[@HiroFord]

Awesome interview Ardie and hosts.🙂💖🌊

[@hutshillman1596]

Your the man ardie love your mahi bro

[@elray5898]

Nice Honest Korero/Talanoa between the brothers' Morning shift podcasts.

[@eyeofrage7025]

What a legend, He could be chasing big bucks overseas, but he looks go give back to his community. I'm a canes fan, He will be missed, but so awesome what he will do for Moana

[@CharlesJApulu1217]

Only seen the intro and already excited to watch this full interview. LESPUUUSH

[@MAGA2024TRUMP-y8q]

Most definitely the greatest number 8 all black ever

[@usoasouma6855]

Back you 💯 Big Legendary Uso 🙌🏽 👏🏽 🙏🏽 ❤❤❤

[@Getmossed875]

What a interview... Mean uso

[@Aisoi91]

You git a new sub here ❤ love this interview I feel a change in the NZ rugby now 😊 it's food for the game in general

[@tiftif4366]

Good on you uce for following your dreams, your heart, and your goals. You aren’t giving back to your community or rugby uce, cuz you’ve never taken anything from it/ us. You’ve always inspired us all and given us your best. Faafekai lava uso. Moana Pasifika is now even stronger because of your professionalism and your world’s best standards. Also if a struggling Crusaders side this year is where new AB captain played, why is there a risk???

[@kennytumanuvao2042]

God bless you and your family uso❤🙏

[@rodneyahyou3554]

Ardies presence alone in the moana pasifika will lift team morale. Watching this interview is awesome I wish Ardie all the best with the pasifika brothers for next season. Good on you Jordan and Matua Mark I love your guys content keep up the awesome work brothers👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤

[@josefakabakoro2312]

Great and Inspiring story, all the best taciqu….. we hope the Drua can host Moana in Fiji 🇫🇯 in 2024, it would be amazing to have you in Fiji and help inspire the next generation of ruggers in the islands.

[@game1802007]

Lesssgoo uso ... Next year will be up da moanaahsss ... We get entertained by these athletes smashing each other and wanting them to rip each other apart but glad the uso taking a stand and control of his role in the NZR company without the players there's no business .... 🎉

[@terinaitamai]

Wonderful interview. And how important it is to foster safe spaces to cater to all types of kōrero. I really can't imagine traditional media being able to fathom faith talks.

[@raneetablog]

on fire interview- indeed great rugby story and massive coup for Moana.

[@vanu_studios]

He prioritized Pacific based media outlets for his first media appearance after his announcement and he's here again on a Pasefika dominant podcast being raw and real. Legend!

[@apanuisoldier]

Great questions Matua Mark!!

[@koneliovaatuitui5353]

❤Uso Malo le taaalo faatausala. God Bless you and your family God Bless Stay safe

[@julestadulala3746]

Absolutely loved it. Powerful words underpinned by your faith in God and your love for your Aiga. Will definitely use some of your quotes. God bless you Uso.

[@MainMan13]

Legend💯💯🐐

[@Idkidk55957]

Ardie come to south sydney rabbitohs next please uce! 🙏

[@springwater3723]

What a beast he gets to represent the all blacks and his heritage at the same time .. big move❤

[@maori_brotha]

The Man!!!

[@koronan6000]

Proud of You E Te Rangatira ❤

[@raesounds]

Peoples champ … game changer … God bless you Ardie 🙏🏽❤️

[@AlyssaUlu]

“And I knew you guys were for the people” Amen! Well said.

[@dovefooks]

Thank you Ardie for your vulnerability and humility. Your thought process on the move is so interesting to hear, thank you for peeling back the layers for us to understand. My favorite story you shared was of your wife being included in the conversations by Moana. That’s huge. Praying great success in your time with Moana 🫡❤️

[@SirBillaSA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ from KZN MK inspired . Looooove it!

[@HappyHappy-xr7qb]

Beautiful Savea, leaders gotta lead 🎉

[@fonteekome]

This is a move in the right direction, just what we needed amongst all the division lately, especially in sports. Hope some poly brothers follow suit and take the Pacific to the world, we are not “minorities” we are a unit to be reckoned with!! “United we stand, divided we fall” PERIOD

[@itzpdah3525]

This was mean as to watch, Love your work Ardie all the best and thanks to the morning shift crew ❤

[@amosmaka6030]

Ardie!! The man!! The myth!! The legend. 🧡💙

[@Iam0.]

So awesome to see the brothers moving on and giving back to themselves and the people Kia Kaha

[@langi4klelu]

We are coming, MOANA All day less goo. Well done Ardie 🔥💯💥

[@ddd-us7zw]

Small Reminder: Do not believe the scandal or the defaming of this brothers name and legacy, that the media is preparing to bring out. Good luck to you and the family uso. And again, congratulations uso

[@nvwcj22]

Ardie's Just a genuinely super guy. Wishing him all the best & hoping that Moana Pasifika is good for him & vice versa! His faith carries HIM well. IFYKYK.

[@patedrx]

Messi chose to rep an unknown club and lifted it up. With Ardie repping his culture, heritage and giving back to the game is testament of the person he is 💪🏽

[@jikapena]

I don’t follow titles,I follow courage It’s a Marathon The goat the legend Ardie Savea

[@AreLL]

Hopefully this faasoa opens up young PI minds to what really is the agenda of these organisations. Mate Maa Tonga & Toa Samoa began the story, S/O to Ardie for carrying it over to Union. All the best to our future Pacific Island players. In Jesus name🙏🏽

[@Specs889]

Guess I’m Moana next year!! Lesgoo

[@Ryuk-jt6hn]

This is where your supposed to be ardie, Moana pasifika has been waiting for players of your caliber to make our Polynesian teams great.

[@jdb9388]

Wow most transparent interview ive ever seen

[@jameskyle1350]

To put a spin on the famous Stephen A Quote : This is the GREATEST move ever made by a superstar - In any sport I struggle to think of a player who has put their own principles at the root of a major career choice like this. Nor can I think of a player putting themselves in a position to test their own limits and capabilities.

[@IHeartRugy-qk4xn]

Legend Ardie

[@JayVee3122]

The man !! 🔥

[@NAVOSAhighlanders]

Congratulations Ardie💯🙌🏽

[@King_2ya]

LEGENDARY BEHAVIOR! 💯❤️🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🔥🔥🔥

[@mrwohtah3811]

😢 he has the spirit of God when he speaks he really embodies a person living in christ

[@elchaposione5808]

As long as Moana can get good pieces around him so he doesn’t have to overcompensate when he plays, they’ll have a good chance at being competitive!

[@Eighty7AT6]

If they can get some good front rowers.. like nepo laulala and ofa tuungafasi, that would be massive..

[@djjjewelz]

They definitely need a solid first five and couple of other solid players in key positions to make it work.

[@laststanceotara]

Ardie, best in the world!