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Pacific Islands teams set to join expanded Super Rugby competition in 2022
Super Rugby is set to be expanded in 2022, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announcing the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika have been granted conditional licences.
Key points:
- The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika are hoped to join Australian and New Zealand teams for the re-jigged competition
- Australia and New Zealand are holding separate Super Rugby competitions this year
- Both teams must have final sign-off on a sustainable business plan by June 30
In a significant step for Pacific Islands rugby, it is hoped the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will join Australian and New Zealand teams for the re-jigged competition.
While World Rugby last month pledged a $2.16 million annual package to offset costs, NZR said entry next year was still…
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