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    Moana Pasifika have looked to their Miracle-man to lead them in the absence of one of the best players in the world this season

    Moana Pasifika have looked to their Miracle-man to lead them in the absence of one of the best players in the world this season


    Loose forward Miracle Faiilagi will lead the side in this year's Super Rugby campaign, while Ardie Savea plays in Japan.

    Faiilagi has been with Moana since 2023 after being plucked out of a World Rugby combine in Samoa the year before.

    Moana open their campaign on February 14th in Lautoka against the Fijian Drua.

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     16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson
     15 Jan: The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately
     15 Jan: Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour
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