Article #4748

• Coach Umaga calls for more support for union in Samoa and Tonga

• Super Rugby club’s future in grave doubt beyond this season

All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region’s talent will gravitate to league and derail the Tongan and Samoan Test sides without a Super Rugby presence.

The Super Rugby Pacific franchise is set to be disbanded after ownership on Wednesday confirmed it would not continue funding the “unviable” operation beyond this season.