New Zealand's decision to postpone https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-delays-re-opening-plans-over-omicron-concerns-2021-12-21 phased border reopening plans over concerns about the rapid global spread of the new coronavirus Omicron variant could disrupt the inaugural season of the Super Rugby Pacific competition. The new Super Rugby Pacific competition will feature five teams each from New Zealand and Australia and two sides representing the Pacific Islands -- Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Should border re-opening be delayed further, however, it is unclear what impact that would have on the cross-border games. The new competition builds on 'Super Rugby Trans-Tasman', which was played between Australia and New Zealand's sides this year.

Source: Stuff December 21, 2021 09:12 UTC