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The Manu Samoa rugby coach says more clarity is needed around the makeup of the inaugural Moana Pasifika Super Rugby team and how many players will be available for the national sides in Samoa and Tonga.
New Zealand Rugby confirmed last month that two Pacific Island franchises have been awarded a conditional licence to join an expanded competition from next year.
Tonga international Nasi Manu featured for Moana Pasifika against the Māori All Blacks.
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Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio told Sky Sport recently that 80% of their playing roster would be already capped by Samoa or Tonga or on that pathway.