PACNEWS
21 April, 2021, 10:39 am
Moana Pasifika are on the brink of joining Super Rugby. Photo: Photosport Ltd 2020 www.photosport.nz/RNZ
AUCKLAND, 21 APRIL 2021 (STUFF NZ) The Moana Pasifika franchise that has been given a “conditional” licence to take part in Super Rugby has revealed key details about the eligibility rules governing its squad.
Speaking on Sky’s The Breakdown show on Monday evening, Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio said that 80 per cent of the Moana Pasifika squad would either be already playing for a Pacific Islands nations such as Samoa or Tonga, or on that pathway.
That would invariably strengthen the test squad of the Pacific Island nations, but it also means that eight players out of their squad of 38 will be available for the All Blacks, Australia, or any other test nation.
Sky TV
Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio reveals the eligibility rules for the new Super Rugby franchise, prompting Sky broadcaster Ken Laban to question whether rugby had the backbone to make the side successful.. Speaking on Sky’s
The Breakdown show on Monday evening, Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio said that 80 per cent of the Moana Pasifika squad would either be already playing for a Pacific Islands nation such as Samoa or Tonga, or on that pathway.
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Sir Michael Jones with Hurricanes star Ardie Savea. In theory, Savea could play for Moana Pasifika and still represent the All Blacks.
Sky TV
Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio reveals the eligibility rules for the new Super Rugby franchise, prompting Sky broadcaster Ken Laban to question whether rugby had the backbone to make the side successful.. Speaking on Sky’s
The Breakdown show on Monday evening, Moana Pasifika general manager Kevin Senio said that 80 per cent of the Moana Pasifika squad would either be already playing for a Pacific Islands nations such as Samoa or Tonga, or on that pathway.
Andrew Cornaga/photosport
Sir Michael Jones with Hurricanes star Ardie Savea. In theory, Savea could play for Moana Pasifika and still represent the All Blacks.