Tomorrow’s stars are in action for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa in a series of international fixtures across Hamilton and Fiji.
Moana Pasifika have signed Wellington Lions and former Hurricanes first five-eighth Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season.
The 25-year-old outside back had spent four seasons with the Super Rugby club and represented the Maori All Blacks in 2022.
The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.
How donated chickens, a team talk in a castle and a broken fax machine powered Samoa to a stunning Rugby World Cup debut
How donated chickens, a team talk in a castle and a broken fax machine powered Samoa to a stunning Rugby World Cup debut
Stephen Perofeta has been in great form for the table topping Blues team so far this season in the 15 jersey at fullback, forming a playmaking partnership with All Black first five Beauden Barrett.
It was 30 ago this month when Samoa exploded into life at the 1991 World Cup, upsetting Wales and giving Pat Lam his rugby career highlight.
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?