Rugby

Scott Robertson has reveraled his initial squad for the season.

Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.

Former All Blacks Sevens and Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi has been included in the Fiji test squad after changing allegiance.

It is semifinal time in Super Rugby with three New Zealand sides and an Australian team seeking to cement their place in the final.

Super Rugby's most heated rivalry writes another chapter in Christchurch tonight. Video

"Everyone's competitive. Now you can't go into games thinking you'll have an easy game."

Player omissions were noticed when the Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa head coaches announced their respective squads.

The Crusaders, Blues, Chiefs and Brumbies will battle for a place in next weekend's final.

Captain Masuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa said after the game it was a good start, with seven new players making their debut.

International stars will be in the teams' line-ups, including Jerry Tuwai, Scott Curry and Rosco Speckman.

Moana Pasifika have secured the services of former All Black midfielder Ngani Laumape for the next two years.

Jonty Dine looks back at Moana Pasifika's historic Super Rugby Pacific season.

The franchise announced on social media the mass release of squad members, many of whom have been with the side since its inception.

The franchise said they saw an average increase of 369 percent in scanned attendance at each of their home games, compared to the previous season.

A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.

Super Rugby organisers have announced an honorary team with the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.

On Saturday night, the two Pasifika teams lost their final Super Rugby Pacific matches for the season.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster has a full-strength team for the first time this season.

Read back on all the action from Sky Stadium, Wellington.

Moana captain Ardie Savea faces off against his old team on Saturday night.