Clark even promised to raise the issue of the Islanders' future at the upcoming Pacific Forum in Samoa.
While this show of support is a massive boost to the Pacific Islanders Rugby Alliance (PIRA) in it's fight to gain acceptance from SANZAR, chief executive Chris Moller has indicated the board is unlikely to be receptive to Governmental meddling.
“I presume the government will be able to change the number of weeks in the year to make it possible for extra teams to get into the competition,” Moller said.
