The New Zealand Rugby board is expected to make a decision on proposed changes to the national provincial competition by the middle of the week.
Smaller unions have found the competition too expensive with a 14-team structure....and the Tasman union looks likely to be one top-flight casualty after last week being bailed out by the NZRU to the tune of six figures.
But Manawatu coach Dave Rennie says they want to stay and their 1-point win over Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday shows they're good enough to be in the top flight.
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The Manawatu rugby coach Dave Rennie.
