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Lakapi Samoa CEO warns World Rugby sanctions could end Manu Samoa

The Samoa Rugby Union chief warns that rejecting a World Rugby review could lead to sanctions that would disband the national team.

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The chief executive of Lakapi Samoa has cautioned that if the government does not accept a proposed World Rugby review of the rugby union, the country faces potential sanctions. The warning suggests these sanctions could result in the end of Manu Samoa, the national rugby team.

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Lakapi Samoa CEO warns World Rugby sanctions could end Manu Samoa

There will be "no more Manu Samoa" if the government does not accept a proposed World Rugby review of Lakapi Samoa (Samoa Rugby Union) and the country is subsequently sanctioned.

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