The All Blacks back-row forward believed the time was right to make the move.
WORLD PLAYER of the Year Ardie Savea on Sunday announced he will play for Moana Pasifika next season in a major coup for the Super Rugby side.
The All Blacks back-row forward believed the time was right to honour his Samoan family and “give back to my heritage”. Auckland-based Moana are made up of players with a Pacific Islands family background, including Savea’s older brother Julian, a former All Blacks wing who switched from Hurricanes last year.
Advertisement They finished last in their first two seasons and second-last in 2024, winning only five of their 42 Super Rugby matches.“I think it’s the right time for a change and I spent a lot of quiet time with my family thinking about things before making this decision,” Savea said.“My brother Julian has told me that this team was made for us so I can’t wait to get started.”
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