Rather than sitting as a forlorn figure ruing what could've been for Moana Pasifika, coach Tana Umaga is keeping his faith that the side's Super Rugby Pacific chapter isn't closed yet.
Pasifika capped off potentially their final match, against the ACT Brumbies, with a 21-19 victory on Saturday in Canberra after the club's ownership announced in April they would not continue to fund the franchise beyond 2026.
The franchise was placed into liquidation on Monday, and unless a saviour comes to the rescue, they will not play in the competition next season.
But Umaga isn't writing off their hopes, as reports swirl that potential bidders for Pasifika's licence have emerged.
"I don't know how big that ray of hope is at this stage, but we always live in hope," Umaga said.
