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Moana Pasifika’s disbandment at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season triggers a frenzy of transfer speculation. Here’s why this shake-up could reshape rosters in the PREM and beyond.
Harlequins eye former All Blacks star Ngani Laumape as a key addition to fill the void left by Andre Esterhuizen’s departure to the Durban Sharks. With Sione Tuipulotu, Levi Aumua, and Santiago Chocobares slipping through their fingers, Laumape presents a tantalizing option for Quins, who struggle to bolster their midfield. Most PREM clubs have finalized their recruitment but are keeping a close watch on Moana Pasifika’s talents.
Meanwhile, All Blacks standout Ardie Savea, originally set to return to Moana Pasifika after his time with the Kobe Kobelco Steelers, may find a new home in New Zealand’s Super Rugby scene, likely with the Hurricanes.
Sale Sharks secure Xavier Roe as a successor to Newcastle-bound Raffi Quirke. Roe, a Chiefs standout and All Blacks XV representative, joins after struggling to break into the national team under Scott Robertson. Sale also welcomes South African lock JJ Scheepers and winger David Opoku-Fordjour. With Roe stepping up as the Chiefs’ first-choice scrum-half this season, this move could be pivotal for the Sharks’ ambitions.
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