Moana Pasifika has signed a bulk of their playing squad ahead of their debut season in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
The Auckland-based franchise was granted an unconditional license back in July, with the 12-team competition format confirmed last month.
Interim chief executive officer of Moana Pasifika, Pelenato Sakalia said 30 out of 38 contracts were expected to be signed by the end of the week.
With New Zealand's provincial competition being extended to the end of November, the Moana Pasifika squad are now looking to commence their pre-season training in mid-December.
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off on 18th February next year.
[Source: RNZ]
