Tana Umaga believes Moana Pasifika's impending demise could lead to a rugby union losing a vast pool of talent in the region where the Super Rugby Pacific outfit is based.
Newly appointed All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has admitted that he has had a change of heart regarding New Zealand Rugby's policy of not selecting overseas-based players for Test matches.
Tana Umaga has opened up about his appointment to new All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's coaching staff and what his plans as Moana Pasifika's head coach.
Tana Umaga has opened up on Rassie Erasmus' innovative coaching style and how the Springboks head coach's "diversity of thought" keeps them ahead of the curve.
Tana Umaga said he is looking forward to the upcoming Greatest Rivalry Test series in South Africa but revealed the one thing he dislikes about Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus' coaching innovations.
The British and Irish Lions are set to face the First Nations & Pasifika XV on Tuesday, July 22 as they rotate their squad following their first Test against Australia.
