Manu Samoa players with supporters Photo: Samoa Rugby Union
The chairman of Lakapi Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, says 2024 was about improving the union's financial situation.
Last month, Samoa Rugby wrote to World Rugby informing it that the Manu Samoa team will not be able to go ahead with the Northern Hemisphere tour due to "significant financial challenges" and to avoid going "bankrupt".
Tuilaepa spoke with RNZ Pacific's Grace Fiavaai.
