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Wednesday 15 April 2026: Former All Black and Samoan international Lima Sopoaga on if Moana Pasifika should be saved

from Sports Fix · host Newstalk ZB

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 15th April 2026, disappointing news, it was announced this morning that Moana Pasifika would be disbanding at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season barring a lifeline as the current owner has cut ties with the club. In order to remain in the competition, the franchise will need to find a new owner that is willing to meet the costs to run the club. Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and Samoan international and he joined Elliott to discuss why they should be saved.  Elliott shares his thoughts on what has led to the downfall of Moana Pasifika. And Elliott and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss what went wrong with Moana Pasifika and Erin Clark resigning with the Warriors. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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