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    A Maori-Pacific consortium has publicly launched its bid to join the Aussie rugby league competition as the NRL's 20th team from 2032

    A Maori-Pacific consortium has publicly launched its bid to join the Aussie rugby league competition as the NRL's 20th team from 2032


    The bid has been launched under the name Mana Pasifika, a similar name to Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific.

    Former Kiwis centre Fred Ah Kuoi , who has publicly backed the new league bid, says the word "mana" is powerful for Pacific people and doesn't think there will be anyone will mix up the two teams.



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