Former Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan is looking to reach out to Sanzaar to discuss a campaign to develop a Super Rugby team in Fiji.

Although Sanzaar stated categorically that there had been no formal approach from Ryan regarding the proposal, it indicated that it would be open to talks.

'It seems strange that there is a campaign being led by Ben Ryan, mainly in the press, that could impact directly on Super Rugby and yet Sanzaar, the tournament owner, is completely in the dark about the proposal,' Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos stated.

'Sanzaar would welcome a conversation and is very open to talking with Ben or any of his associates on his proposed plan should he choose to engage with us.'

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