2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
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Iosefo Masi (3)
Kitione Salawa Jr. (3)
The 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup[a] is the seventeenth Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) tournament, and the first with a new format design.[2][3] Similar to the 2019 tournament, the same teams play each other,[2][3] with the same round-robin structure. However, unlike 2019, the 2024 edition has a finals series following the pool stage (hosted in Japan), to decide the champion.[2][4][5]
While Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and Japan did play each other in the lead-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, no official PNC tournament took place in 2023. As such, Samoa are the defending champions, having gone undefeated at the 2022 iteration of the tournament.
Pool stage
Pool A
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 35 | +57 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 93 | −57 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth-place play-off |
23 August 2024 18:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
(1 BP) Fiji ![]() | 42–16 | ![]() |
Try: Salawa Jr. (3) 5' m, 55' c, 79' m Masi 30' c Lomani 60' c Karawalevu 74' m Con: Muntz (3/6) 31', 56', 61' Pen: Muntz (2/2) 40', 44' | Report | Try: Leilua 17' c Con: Leuila (1/1) 18' Pen: Leuila (3/3) 13', 27', 36' |
HFC Stadium, Suva Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand) |
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Notes:
- Vuate Karawalevu (Fiji), Lalomilo Lalomilo, Jonah Mau'u, Brook Toomalatai and Tuna Tuitama (all Samoa) made their international debuts.
30 August 2024 17:00 WST (UTC+13) |
(1 BP) Samoa ![]() | 43–17 | ![]() |
Try: Ili 18' c Tuitama (2) 21' c, 42' c Moore-Aiono (2) 46' m, 74' c Slade 77' c Con: Leuila (3/4) 19', 22', 43' Iona (2/2) 75', 78' Pen: Leuila (1/2) 29' | Report | Try: Inisi (2) 57' c, 64' c Con: Pellegrini (2/2) 58', 64' Pen: Pellegrini (1/1) 49' |
Apia Park, Apia Referee: Takehito Namekawa (Japan) |
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Notes:
- Tupou Afungia, Tevita Ahokovi, Esau Filimoehala, Penisoni Fineanganofo, and Sam Tuitupou (all Tonga) all made their international debuts.
6 September 2024 16:00 TOT (UTC+13) |
Tonga ![]() | 19–50 | ![]() |
Try: Paea 18' c F. Inisi 28' c Pellegrini 36' m Con: Pellegrini (2/3) 18', 29' | Report | Try: Masi (2) 2' m, 77' c Ikanivere 5' c Canakaivata (2) 11' c, 41' c Tabuavou 58' c Derenalagi 71' c Con: Muntz (6/7) 6', 12', 42', 59', 71', 78' Pen: Muntz (1/1) 57' |
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) |
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Notes:
- Siaosi Nai and Salesi Tuifua (both Tonga) made their international debut.
- Fiji scored the most points in a match against Tonga, surpassing the 47 points scored in 2003.
Pool B
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 52 | +44 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 56 | −4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 83 | −40 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fifth-place play-off |
25 August 2024 14:00 PDT (UTC−07) |
(1 BP) Canada ![]() | 28–55 | ![]() |
Try: Coe 37' c Rumball 45' c Tal. McMullin 50' c Tak. McMullin 80' c Con: Nelson (4/4) 38', 46', 51', 80' | Report | Try: Tuitama 4' c Dearns (2) 7' c, 28' c Shimokawa 22' c Riley 30' c Seung-sin 43' c Naikabula 68' m Osada 81' m Con: Seung-sin (6/6) 5', 8', 23', 29', 31', 44' Pen: Seung-sin (1/1) 26' |
BC Place, Vancouver[6] Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) |
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Notes:
- Kaden Duguid (Canada), Isaiah Collins-Mapusua, Nicholas McCurran and Malo Tuitama (all Japan) made their international debuts.
- This was Japan's biggest victory against Canada in Canada (by margin).
31 August 2024 18:00 PDT (UTC−07) |
(1 BP) United States ![]() | 28–15 | ![]() |
Try: Mooneyham (2) 9' m, 15' m Wilson 38' m Pifeleti 55' c Con: Carty (1/4) 56' Pen: Carty (2/2) 7', 48' | Report | Try: Benn 26' m Coats 60' c Con: Nelson (1/2) 61' Pen: Nelson (1/1) 4' |
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson[7] Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) |
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Notes:
- Pono Davis and Sean McNulty (both United States) made their international debut.
7 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
(1 BP) Japan ![]() | 41–24 | ![]() |
Try: McCurran 14' c Waqa 22' c Harada 39' c Riley 44' c Tuitama 66' c Con: Seung-sin (5/5) 15', 23', 40', 45', 67' Pen: Seung-sin (2/2) 5', 62' | Report | Try: Faʻanana-Schultz 30' c Augspurger (2) 51' c, 58' c Con: Carty (3/3) 31', 52', 59' Pen: Carty (1/1) 18' |
Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland) |
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Finals series
Bracket
Semi-finals | Grand Final | |||||
14 September – Tokyo | ||||||
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21 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
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15 September – Tokyo | ||||||
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Bronze Final | ||||||
20 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
Fifth-place play-off
14 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
Tonga ![]() | v | ![]() |
Report |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) |
Semi-finals
14 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Fiji ![]() | v | ![]() |
Report |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) |
15 September 2024 15:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Samoa ![]() | v | ![]() |
Report |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) |
Bronze Final
21 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
Loser SF1 | v | Loser SF2 |
Report |
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) |
Grand Final
21 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Winner SF1 | v | Winner SF2 |
Report |
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) |
Statistics
- As of 7 September 2024.[8]
Point scorers
| Try scorers
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Participants and squads
Caps and clubs as per the first match of the tournament (23 August 2024).
Team | Stadium | Coach | Captain | World Rugby Ranking | |||
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Home stadium | Capacity | Location | Start[b] | End[c] | |||
![]() | BC Place | 54,500 | Vancouver, British Columbia | ![]() | Lucas Rumball[9] | 21st | TBD |
![]() | HFC Bank Stadium | 15,000 | Suva, Rewa | ![]() | Tevita Ikanivere[10] | 10th | TBD |
![]() | Kumagaya Rugby Ground | 30,000 | Kumagaya, Saitama | ![]() | Harumichi Tatekawa[11] | 14th | TBD |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium | 27,188 | Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals) | |||||
Hanazono Rugby Stadium | 30,000 | Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final) | |||||
![]() | Apia Park | 12,000 | Apia, Tuamasaga | ![]() | Theo McFarland[12] | 13th | TBD |
![]() | Teufaiva Sport Stadium | 10,000 | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu | ![]() | Ben Tameifuna[13] | 16th | TBD |
![]() | Dignity Health Sports Park | 27,000 | Carson, California | ![]() | Greg Peterson[14] | 19th | TBD |
Canada
On 12 August, Canada name an initial 35-player squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup.[15][16]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Dewald Kotze | Hooker | (1997-06-14)14 June 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Jesse Mackail | Hooker | (1996-05-18)18 May 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Andrew Quattrin | Hooker | (1996-08-29)29 August 1996 (aged 27) | 22 | ![]() |
Cole Keith | Prop | (1997-05-07)7 May 1997 (aged 27) | 31 | ![]() |
Calixto Martinez | Prop | (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Sam Miller | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Liam Murray | Prop | (1997-10-17)17 October 1997 (aged 26) | 10 | ![]() |
Conor Young | Prop | (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 29) | 7 | ![]() |
Kaden Duguid | Lock | (1999-08-23)August 23, 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | ![]() |
Mason Flesch | Lock | (1999-11-18)18 November 1999 (aged 24) | 8 | ![]() |
Izzak Kelly | Lock | 4 | ![]() | |
Josh Larsen | Lock | (1994-04-04)April 4, 1994 (aged 30) | 21 | ![]() |
James Stockwood | Lock | 2 | ![]() | |
Callum Botchar | Back row | (1997-10-03)October 3, 1997 (aged 26) | 1 | ![]() |
Ethan Fryer | Back row | (2001-05-27)27 May 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | ![]() |
Matt Klimchuk | Back row | (2002-04-30)30 April 2002 (aged 22) | 1 | ![]() |
Matthew Oworu | Back row | (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 24) | 4 | ![]() |
Sion Parry | Back row | (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Lucas Rumball (c) | Back row | (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 29) | 53 | ![]() |
Brock Gallagher | Scrum-half | (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Jason Higgins | Scrum-half | (1995-03-28)28 March 1995 (aged 29) | 15 | ![]() |
Jesse Kilgour | Scrum-half | 0 | ![]() | |
Mark Balaski | Fly-half | 1 | ![]() | |
Gradyn Bowd | Fly-half | (1992-08-27)August 27, 1992 (aged 31) | 10 | ![]() |
Peter Nelson | Fly-half | (1992-10-05)5 October 1992 (aged 31) | 21 | ![]() |
Ben LeSage | Centre | (1995-11-24)24 November 1995 (aged 28) | 32 | ![]() |
Spencer Jones | Centre | (1997-07-17)July 17, 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | ![]() |
Takoda McMullin | Centre | (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | ![]() |
Talon McMullin | Centre | (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | ![]() |
Nic Benn | Wing | (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | ![]() |
Rhys James | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
Kainoa Lloyd | Wing | (1994-05-21)21 May 1994 (aged 30) | 24 | ![]() |
Josiah Morra | Wing | (1998-02-07)7 February 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Cooper Coats | Fullback | (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 12 | ![]() |
Andrew Coe | Fullback | (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 28) | 20 | ![]() |
Fiji
On 13 August 2024 the Fiji named a 30-player squad for their opening Pacific Nations Cup test against Samoa.[17]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Mesu Dolokoto | Hooker | (1995-01-21) 21 January 1995 (age 29) | 13 | ![]() |
Tevita Ikanivere (c) | Hooker | (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 (age 25) | 15 | ![]() |
Kavaia Tagivetaua | Hooker | (2003-06-05)5 June 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | ![]() |
Haereiti Hetet | Prop | (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Jone Koroiduadua | Prop | (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | ![]() |
Eroni Mawi | Prop | (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 28) | 33 | ![]() |
Livai Natave | Prop | (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | ![]() |
Peni Ravai | Prop | (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 34) | 45 | ![]() |
Samu Tawake | Prop | (1996-11-11)11 November 1996 (aged 27) | 6 | ![]() |
Meli Derenalagi | Lock | (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
Temo Mayanavanua | Lock | (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 26) | 17 | ![]() |
Isoa Nasilasila | Lock | (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 14 | ![]() |
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia | Lock | (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Mesake Vocevoce | Lock | (2003-05-16)16 May 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | ![]() |
Elia Canakaivata | Back row | (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (aged 28) | 2 | ![]() |
Kitione Salawa Jr. | Back row | (2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | ![]() |
Albert Tuisue | Back row | (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 31) | 26 | ![]() |
Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 28) | 33 | ![]() |
Ratu Peni Matawalu | Scrum-half | (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Moses Sorovi | Scrum-half | (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | ![]() |
Caleb Muntz | Fly-half | (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 24) | 5 | ![]() |
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula | Fly-half | (2004-01-07)7 January 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | ![]() |
Iosefo Masi | Centre | (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 26) | 4 | ![]() |
Inia Tabuavou | Centre | (2002-08-31)31 August 2002 (aged 21) | 2 | ![]() |
Apisalome Vota | Centre | (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Adrea Cocagi | Wing | (1994-03-01)1 March 1994 (aged 30) | 1 | ![]() |
Vuate Karawalevu | Wing | (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | ![]() |
Epeli Momo | Wing | (1999-10-22)22 October 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Selestino Ravutaumada | Wing | (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 24) | 7 | ![]() |
Ilaisa Droasese | Fullback | (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | ![]() |
Japan
On 7 August 2024, Japan named a 35-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[18][19]
Amato Fakatava, not named in the teams initial squad, was named in the starting twenty-three for Japan's second pool fixture against the United States.[20]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Mamoru Harada | Hooker | (1999-04-15)15 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Kenta Matsuoka | Hooker | (1997-06-06)6 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Atsushi Sakate | Hooker | (1993-06-21)21 June 1993 (aged 31) | 44 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yusuke Kizu | Prop | (1995-12-02)2 December 1995 (aged 28) | 5 | Toyota Verblitz |
Shogo Miura | Prop | (1995-06-08)8 June 1995 (aged 29) | 9 | Toyota Verblitz |
Takayoshi Mohara | Prop | (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Takato Okabe | Prop | (1995-02-19)19 February 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
Shuhei Takeuchi | Prop | (1997-12-09)9 December 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
Keijiro Tamefusa | Prop | (2001-09-03)3 September 2001 (aged 22) | 3 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Warner Dearns | Lock | (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 22) | 14 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Amato Fakatava | Lock | (1994-12-07)7 December 1994 (aged 29) | 8 | Black Rams Tokyo |
Eishin Kuwano | Lock | (1994-10-11)11 October 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Amanaki Saumaki | Lock | (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 5 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Epineri Uluviti | Lock | (1996-07-07)7 July 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars |
Sanaila Waqa | Lock | (1995-07-17)17 July 1995 (aged 29) | 5 | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners |
Tiennan Costley | Back row | (2000-06-14)14 June 2000 (aged 24) | 2 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Faulua Makisi | Back row | (1997-01-20)20 January 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Isaiah Mapusua | Back row | (2000-12-21)21 December 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
Kanji Shimokawa | Back row | (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 25) | 6 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
Kai Yamamoto | Back row | (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
Shinobu Fujiwara | Scrum-half | (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Taiki Koyama | Scrum-half | (1994-10-31)31 October 1994 (aged 29) | 2 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yamato Murata | Scrum-half | (2004-10-15)15 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Kyoto Sangyo University |
Rikiya Matsuda | Fly-half | (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (aged 30) | 39 | Toyota Verblitz |
Lee Seung-sin | Fly-half | (2001-01-13)13 January 2001 (aged 23) | 14 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Nicholas McCurran | Centre | (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
Tomoki Osada | Centre | (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 24) | 10 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Harumichi Tatekawa (c) | Centre | (1989-12-02)2 December 1989 (aged 34) | 56 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Samisoni Tua | Centre | (1995-05-24)24 May 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
Dylan Riley | Centre | (1997-05-02)2 May 1997 (aged 27) | 20 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Kohaku Ebisawa | Wing | (2004-10-27)27 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Meiji University |
Jone Naikabula | Wing | (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 30) | 11 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Koga Nezuka | Wing | (1998-09-15)15 September 1998 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Malo Tuitama | Wing | (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Takuya Yamasawa | Fullback | (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 9 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yoshitaka Yazaki | Fullback | (2004-05-12)12 May 2004 (aged 20) | 3 | Waseda University |
Samoa
On 14 August, Samoa named a 31-player squad for the opening test of the Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji.[21]
After initially not being named in the squad, players Lalomilo Lalomilo (centre), Brook Toomalatai (prop), Jonah Mau'u (flanker) and Danny Tusitala (scrum-half) were all named in the opening round of the tournament.[22]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Sama Malolo | Hooker | (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 26) | 9 | ![]() |
Luteru Tolai | Hooker | (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Andrew Tuala | Hooker | (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 33) | 3 | ![]() |
Lolani Faleiva | Prop | (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Marco Fepulea'i | Prop | (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | ![]() |
Aki Seiuli | Prop | (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |
Brook Toomalatai | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Kalolo Tuiloma | Prop | (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 34) | 4 | ![]() |
Tietie Tuimauga | Prop | (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | ![]() |
Michael Curry | Lock | (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Theo McFarland (c) | Lock | (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 28) | 14 | ![]() |
Ben Nee-Nee | Lock | (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |
Sam Slade | Lock | (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 26) | 8 | ![]() |
Senio Toleafoa | Lock | (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Iakopo Mapu | Back row | (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 26) | 4 | ![]() |
Izaiha Moore-Aiono | Back row | (2000-03-03)3 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Jonah Mau'u | Back row | (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
Olajuwon Noa | Back row | (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 34) | 6 | ![]() |
Taleni Seu | Back row | (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 30) | 9 | ![]() |
Murphy Taramai | Back row | (1992-08-17)17 August 1992 (aged 32) | 1 | ![]() |
Fred Tuilagi | Back row | (1997-06-09)9 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Melani Matavao | Scrum-half | (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 28) | 17 | ![]() |
Jonathan Taumateine | Scrum-half | (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 27) | 16 | ![]() |
Danny Tusitala | Scrum-half | (1991-10-18)18 October 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Rodney Iona | Fly-half | (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 33) | 6 | ![]() |
D'Angelo Leuila | Fly-half | (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 27) | 26 | ![]() |
Afa Moleli | Fly-half | 2 | ![]() | |
Stacey Ili | Centre | (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 33) | 7 | ![]() |
Alapati Leiua | Centre | (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 35) | 32 | ![]() |
Lalomilo Lalomilo | Centre | (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | ![]() |
Tomasi Alosio | Wing | (1992-01-26)26 January 1992 (aged 32) | 4 | ![]() |
Pisi Leilua | Wing | (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 29) | 1 | ![]() |
Owen Niue | Wing | 1 | ![]() | |
Tuna Tuitama | Wing | (2000-02-25)25 February 2000 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Danny Toala | Fullback | (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 25) | 14 | ![]() |
Tonga
On 17 August 2024, Tonga named a 30-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.
Players Penisoni Fineanganofo, Tupou Ma'afu Afungia, and Sosefo Sakalia were named in the squad for Tonga's second round fixture against Samoa.[23]
Salesi Tuifua was selected for Tonga's second fixture in Pool A against Fiji.[20]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Solomone Aniseko | Hooker | (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Penisoni Fineanganofo | Hooker | (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
William Fonohema | Hooker | 0 | ![]() | |
Sekope Lopeti-Moli | Hooker | (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 32) | 13 | |
Jethro Felemi | Prop | (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 10 | ![]() |
Tau Koloamatangi | Prop | (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 29) | 12 | ![]() |
Duke Nginingini | Prop | 4 | ![]() | |
Ben Tameifuna (c) | Prop | (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | ![]() |
Salesi Tuifua | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Brandon Televave | Prop | 1 | ![]() | |
Tevita Ahokovi | Lock | 0 | ![]() | |
Kelemete Finau-Fetuli | Lock | 3 | ![]() | |
Paea Fonoifua | Lock | (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 31) | 0 | ![]() |
Tupou Ma'afu Afungia | Back row | (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Harison Mataele | Lock | (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Lotu Inisi | Back row | (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Josh Kaifa | Back row | (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a | Back row | (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Sione Takai | Back row | 1 | ![]() | |
Aisea Halo | Scrum-half | (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | ![]() |
Siaosi Nai | Scrum-half | (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Manu Paea | Scrum-half | (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 22) | 12 | ![]() |
Patrick Pellegrini | Fly-half | (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Tyler Pulini | Fly-half | 1 | ![]() | |
Semisi Ma'asi | Fly-half | (2001-01-18)18 January 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | ![]() |
Nikolai Foliaki | Centre | (1997-12-25)25 December 1997 (aged 26) | 5 | ![]() |
Fine Inisi | Centre | (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 26) | 10 | ![]() |
Fetuli Paea | Centre | (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 30) | 7 | ![]() |
Latu Akauola | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
Esau Filimoehala | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
John Tapueluelu | Wing | (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 (aged 25) | 1 | ![]() |
Sam Tuitupou | Fullback | 0 | Tonga sevens |
United States
On 15 August 2024, the United States announced a 31-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[14][24]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cyrille Cama | Hooker | (2001-04-23)April 23, 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | ![]() |
Sean McNulty | Hooker | (1995-07-10)July 10, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | ![]() |
Kapeli Pifeleti | Hooker | (1999-09-01)1 September 1999 (aged 24) | 12 | ![]() |
Pono Davis | Prop | (1997-08-04)August 4, 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Jack Iscaro | Prop | (1997-08-04)4 August 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Alex Maughan | Prop | (1995-04-24)24 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | ![]() |
Paul Mullen | Prop | (1991-11-16)16 November 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | ![]() |
Jake Turnbull | Prop | (1993-07-17)17 July 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | ![]() |
Jason Damm | Lock | (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | ![]() |
Greg Peterson (c) | Lock | (1989-08-31)31 August 1989 (aged 34) | 44 | ![]() |
William Waguespack | Lock | (1998-03-03)March 3, 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
Cory Daniel | Back row | (1995-09-11)September 11, 1995 (aged 28) | 3 | ![]() |
Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz | Back row | (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 11 | ![]() |
Vili Helu | Back row | (1996-03-20)20 March 1996 (aged 28) | 7 | ![]() |
Paddy Ryan | Back row | (1998-10-13)13 October 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
Moni Tongaʻuiha | Back row | (1994-10-05)October 5, 1994 (aged 29) | 6 | ![]() |
Thomas Tu’avao | Back row | (1993-10-27)27 October 1993 (aged 30) | 6 | ![]() |
Ruben de Haas | Scrum-half | (1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 25) | 31 | ![]() |
Ethan McVeigh | Scrum-half | (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Juan-Philip Smith | Scrum-half | (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30) | 2 | ![]() |
Luke Carty | Fly-half | (1997-09-27)27 September 1997 (aged 26) | 16 | ![]() |
Rand Santos | Fly-half | 0 | ![]() | |
Dominic Besag | Centre | (2004-08-06)August 6, 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | ![]() |
Tommaso Boni | Centre | (1993-01-15)15 January 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | ![]() |
Bryce Campbell | Centre | (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 46 | ![]() |
Tavite Lopeti | Centre | (1998-11-20)20 November 1998 (aged 25) | 14 | ![]() |
Nate Augspurger | Wing | (1990-01-31)31 January 1990 (aged 34) | 43 | ![]() |
Conner Mooneyham | Wing | (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Mitch Wilson | Wing | (1996-04-15)15 April 1996 (aged 28) | 8 | ![]() |
Toby Fricker | Fullback | (1995-07-20)July 20, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | ![]() |
Chris Mattina | Fullback | (1993-03-31)March 31, 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |
Notes
- ^ Known as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup for sponsorship reasons.[1]
- ^ As at 19 August 2024.
- ^ As at 23 September 2024.
References
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- ^ "ラグビー 世界トップ12チーム参加 新たな国際大会創設を発表" [Rugby Announces the creation of a new international competition involving the world's top 12 rugby teams.]. NHK (in Japanese). 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023.
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- ^ "Japan Men's National Rugby Team (Brave Blossoms)". en.rugby-japan.jp. Japan Rugby Football Union. 7 August 2024. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024.
- ^ Saito, Kenjin (7 August 2024). "ラグビー日本代表、宮崎合宿及び、パシフィック・ネーションズカップのカナダ遠征メンバーを発表" [Japan Rugby Team Announces Members for Miyazaki Training Camp and Pacific Nations Cup Tour to Canada]. J Sports (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 11 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview". world.rugby. 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024.
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- ^ "Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round two preview". world.rugby. 29 August 2024.
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External links
- Pacific Nations Cup web page at World Rugby