Pasifika SR team
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@stargazer said in Pasifika SR team:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/just-eight-places-remaining-in-2022-moana-pasifika-squad/
Good news. They'll both be pretty weak first could of years, but hopefully some improvement over time and better pathways for the islands. Can't see it happening, all the good players that comes to light will be snapped up on big overseas contacts cos SR pay is pathetic. But hopefully I'm wrong
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Bit off topic from the original post but can't find a Moana Pasifika 2022 so posting here. Team will be pretty understrength next year as license came through too late to sign most overseas players. They're going after Ardie as he still hasn't signed anywhere for next year. Nonu, Lealifano & Kepu main signings otherwise most will come from those who played Samoa/Tonga test matches this year. They won't be playing end of year tour as no MIQ spots, will train together instead. Aaron Mauger Head Coach, Filo Tiatia Forwards, Pauliasi Manu Scrum, Paul Downes S&C, cant remember backs sorry.
@trooa said in Pasifika SR team:
Bit off topic from the original post but can't find a Moana Pasifika 2022 so posting here. Team will be pretty understrength next year as license came through too late to sign most overseas players. They're going after Ardie as he still hasn't signed anywhere for next year. Nonu, Lealifano & Kepu main signings otherwise most will come from those who played Samoa/Tonga test matches this year. They won't be playing end of year tour as no MIQ spots, will train together instead. Aaron Mauger Head Coach, Filo Tiatia Forwards, Pauliasi Manu Scrum, Paul Downes S&C, cant remember backs sorry.
If confirmed, I just wonder if Nonu is being tempted (and has the ambition) to use MP to move into a coaching role downstream. He'll be 40 next May? :astonished_face:
Coaching is not for everyone but his rugby brain seems acute, his self-development is legendary, his longetivity ... to have returned and played ten Top 14 matches at Toulon, age 38-39 is staggering given the physicality of that league.
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Is there a combined PI word for grandfathers, they should probably rename the team that from the looks of things.
@nepia they have to start somewhere.
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Is there a combined PI word for grandfathers, they should probably rename the team that from the looks of things.
@nepia said in Pasifika SR team:
Is there a combined PI word for grandfathers, they should probably rename the team that from the looks of things.
According to Toulon when they re-signed him in 2020 he was to be their "Le papa des trois-quarts"
In English that best translates as "Daddy of the backline". Works for me :face_with_tears_of_joy:
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Mt Smart is expected to be named the home ground today. I think they will use Pukekohe or Bruce Pulman park as their training base or even the Warriors facilities.
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Super Rugby Pacific 2022: Moana Pasifika claim Mt Smart Stadium as inaugural home ground
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I have a bit of faith he'll do ok, he was starting to get some good results with us, just too late, so hopefully he's learnt and at very least he's familiar with the comp and what it takes
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McOnie just said that Moana Pasifika have signed Lolagi Visinia. Lincoln McClutchie and Ere Enari.
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Have got some oil that Manu Sina head coach Ramsey Tomokino is the manager of Moana Pacifika .
Have reached out to Ramsey to see when the team is going to be named and maybe some more oil , will keep you updated if i hear anything. -
I wonder what the salary cap for MP and FD is compared to the NZ teams? Obviously none of these teams can compete with the European and Japanese clubs, but is it enough to keep a lot of NZ-based PI players from looking off-shore.
@bovidae i heard somewhere they were getting assitance from World Rugby , big thing for me is what process they have in place for injury cover , eg will they have a wider training group ..?or will it be an extended squad..?
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@bovidae i heard somewhere they were getting assitance from World Rugby , big thing for me is what process they have in place for injury cover , eg will they have a wider training group ..?or will it be an extended squad..?
@steven-harris said in Pasifika SR team:
@bovidae i heard somewhere they were getting assitance from World Rugby , big thing for me is what process they have in place for injury cover , eg will they have a wider training group ..?or will it be an extended squad..?
I think over $2 million NZD p.a. (split I assume) between MP and the Drua.
"Subject to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board approval and key conditions being met, the international federation’s Executive Committee has approved a £1.2m annual funding package for an initial three-year period to support the two franchises, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika. Both franchises will also be supported by their respective unions and private equity funding."
"While World Rugby last month pledged a $2.16m annual package to offset costs ..."
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@bovidae i heard somewhere they were getting assitance from World Rugby , big thing for me is what process they have in place for injury cover , eg will they have a wider training group ..?or will it be an extended squad..?
@steven-harris I'd assume major investors (NZR, World Rugby, private investment) will have Moana Pacifica board-level representation. Maybe NZR represents World Rugby on MP board, not sure on the politics there.
Suspect for MP and the Drua a salary budget is approved at board level as a percentage of projected TV and other revenue rather that an absolute cap. To be reviewed vs revenue and profit/loss after Season 1.
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Had a quick chat with Ramsey Tomokino , I mentioned the names that have I have seen on the forum and he confirmed most were correct apart from Ma Nonu who has decided to take a contract in the MLR .
He could not confirm the launch date , but once he gets it he will get back to me.
I did mention all these lads and was in agreementSekope Kefu
Christian leliiafano
Henry Stowers
Solomone Funaki
Sione Tuipulotu
Eri Enari
Lolagi Visnia
Lincoln McClutchie
Alamanda MotugaAlso mentioned Sam Slade , and he was definitely on their radar .
Anybody heard anything..?
