The Hurricanes are unable to assemble a matchday 23 due to COVID-19, forcing the postponement of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.

The Super Rugby Pacific match between the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika in Wellington has been postponed with the hosts unable to field a team due to COVID-19.

The game was scheduled for Saturday at Sky Stadium in Wellington, however, the Hurricanes squad did not have enough players to form a matchday 23.

NZ Rugby's Chris Lendrum said it was disappointing for both teams, but particularly Moana Pasifika who are dealing with their third postponed match of the season.

"Every effort was made to play this match but despite looking at replacement player options the number of players affected by COVID was simply too great to overcome," Lendrum said.

"We are supporting the Hurricanes as much as we can as they deal with a large number of players being unavailable, while it is obviously disappointing for Moana Pasifika who were itching to play again after finally getting their season underway last week."

He said NZR were close to confirming the rescheduling of Moana Pasifika's previous two postponed matches against the Blues and Chiefs, while they will play Hurricanes towards the end of the season.