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Moana players Miracle Fai'ilagi and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa have both been earmarked to be picked up by other Super franchises.

Moana Pasifika players have been thrown a financial lifeline after New Zealand Rugby stepped in to cover the struggling franchise's immediate costs following its move into liquidation.

The national body confirmed to RNZ it will cover player salaries until the end of July.

The Super Rugby team was placed into liquidation on Monday, with this weekend's season-ending game against the Brumbies in Canberra set to be their last.