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Former All Black voices disappointment with the end of Moana Pasifika

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Publish Date
Wed, 24 Jun 2026, 8:31pm
Augustine Pulu of Moana Pasifika looks on during the round nine Super Rugby match between Moana Pasifika and Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium, on April 11, 2026, in Rotorua, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)
Augustine Pulu of Moana Pasifika looks on during the round nine Super Rugby match between Moana Pasifika and Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium, on April 11, 2026, in Rotorua, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Today, it was officially announced that New Zealand Rugby are not approving a license transfer for Moana Pasifika to participate in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

They have said they have explored every possibility for a long term solution - but none of the interested parties were able to satisfy the capital and a business plan requirements needed to secure the license.

Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and has been very outspoken in his support for the franchise since it was revealed they may be disbanded - and he joined Elliott to discuss.

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