i recall that the super rugby quality was not as good as they hoped and that's what stopped the Phoenix.
and on the second point https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-spreads-its-wings-fiji
and on the second point https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-spreads-its-wings-fiji
Shame they haven't done it again since. I guess there is a cost flying & accommodating a squad.
This report says they got about 12,000 to the first game, a 2-1 win for the Nix. Helped I guess by local hero Roy playing for Fiji (got their goal). 2nd game a 2-2 draw.
https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-report-phoenix-tested-fiji-national-sides