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On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier delve into the uncertain future of Moana Pasifika and what their potential exit could mean for Super Rugby as a whole. How would the competition be reshaped if they were to walk away?
The boys also preview Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific, before opening the mailbag to pick their first All Blacks XV of the 2026 season.
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"Rugby Direct: Episode 218" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 38 min. Published April 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.