The long-awaited inclusion of the Pacific Islands in southern hemisphere franchise rugby is nearly upon us, but which off-contract players could Moana Pasifika sign for their inaugural season?
Coach Tai Lavea has made a host of changes to the Counties Manukau Steelers ahead of their week three Mitre 10 Cup clash with Northland at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe on Sunday.
As it currently stands, Tongan captain Siale Piatua will play his final Test match on Sunday in Osaka when Tonga go to war with the USA. A familial connection could lead to him potentially donning the red jersey in the future, however.
Tonga scored three tries against France but Les Bleus survived to keep their bid to top Pool C intact.
Tonga have finished their Pacific Nations Cup campaign with a 33-23 victory over Canada at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji on Friday.
Japan wore black armbands in honour of coach Jamie Joseph’s late mother as they secured a win in Higashiosaka City that was as comfortable as the scoreline suggests.
Coach Toutai Kefu has revamped his Tongan side to take on Japan in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup, which sees the return of regular captain Siale Piutau.
Returning cancer survivor Nasi Manu headlines Toutai Kefu's 31-man Tonga squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
There were some tightly-contested affairs, and some downright demolitions, so check out who ranks where in New Zealand’s premier domestic competition.
Former rugby league star Semi Radradra will make his rugby union test debut for Fiji against Georgia on Saturday.
