The provincial unions believe they have the advantage over the New Zealand Rugby board and the Players Association when it comes to a restructured governance model for the sport.
A former Samoan American football player Manase Jesse Sapolu has called on New Zealand Rugby and the rugby world to recognise Pasifika players and give them their right dues.
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