Enormous funding demands could trip up a proposed Pacific-based Super Rugby team before it gets off the ground.
The feasibility of such a team was explored in a Ministry of Foreign Affairs study released earlier this year.
But an Insight investigation has found that at least 18 million dollars would be needed each year for the team to be considered as part of an expanded Super Rugby competition.
RNZ Pacific's Vinnie Wylie reports.
Saru Rabeni - Pacific Islanders. Italy v Pacific Islanders. Reggio Emilia, Italy. Saturday 22 November 2008. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
