diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/vspgwctenant_playbook.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/vspgwctenant_playbook.yaml
index 82b35cc..2f932f8 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/vspgwctenant_playbook.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/vspgwctenant_playbook.yaml
@@ -54,4 +54,4 @@
     - ip_pool_mask: "255.0.0.0"
     - ip_pool_mask_int: "8"
   roles:
-      - onos_rule_setup
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+      - { role: onos_rule_setup, when: scenario != "manual" }
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