The first step towards creating a Pacific Island Super Rugby team could be taken via the NRC, with Fiji set to take part in the domestic Australian tournament.
The nine‑team competition will kick off on September 2nd, and Fiji is set to play its first match at Ballymore against Brisbane City.
It’s believed Fiji will host their first NRC game in round three at Lawaqa Park against NSW Country Eagles.
A Pacific Island team would be able to harness the massive support of Super Rugby throughout Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
The NRC rose in popularity last season and has produced Wallabies including Samu Kerevi, Reece Hodge, Rory Arnold and Joe Powell.
The nine teams in this year’s NRC will be: Fiji, Sydney Rays, Greater Sydney Rams, NSW Country Eagles, Canberra Vikings, Brisbane City, Queensland Country, Perth Spirit and Melbourne Rising.
Source: dailytelegraph.com
