New Zealand Rugby released the findings of the Aratipu Report on Friday, which recommended a Pasifika team be included in a revamped Super Rugby competition from 2021.
It follows the news that Kanaloa Hawaii Rugby, whose backers include five former All Blacks, are in discussions with NZR about joining the new-look competition, fresh from securing a licence to play in North America's Major League Rugby competition.
Auckland Councillor for Manukau, Efeso Collins, said there was already huge enthusiasm locally about the proposed South Auckland side.
