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2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

The 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup[a] is set to be 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 will play each other,[2][3] with the same round-robin structure. However, unlike 2019 the 2024 edition is scheduled to have a finals series following the pool stage (hosted in Japan), to decide the champion.[2][4][5]

2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host Japan (Finals)
Dates23 August – 21 September 2024
Teams
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s)
Most tries Kitione Salawa Jr. (3)
← 2023
2025 →

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

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Pool A

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1   Fiji 1 1 0 0 42 16 +26 6 1 1 0 5 Advance to Semi-finals
2   Samoa 2 1 0 1 59 59 0 7 8 1 0 5
3   Tonga 1 0 0 1 17 43 −26 2 6 0 0 0 Fifth-place play-off
Updated to match(es) played on 30 August 2024. Source: World Rugby
23 August 2024
18:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  42–16  Samoa
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'		ReportTry: Leilua 17' c
Con: Leuila (1/1) 18'
Pen: Leuila (3/3) 13', 27', 36'
Drop: Leuila (0/1)
HFC Stadium, Suva
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
FB 15 Vuate Karawalevu
RW 14 Selestino Ravutaumada
OC 13 Iosefo Masi
IC 12 Inia Tabuavou   73'
LW 11 Epeli Momo   64'
FH 10 Caleb Muntz
SH 9 Frank Lomani   67'
N8 8 Elia Canakaivata   66'
OF 7 Kitione Salawa Jr.
BF 6 Meli Derenalagi
RL 5 Temo Mayanavanua   35' to 45'
LL 4 Isoa Nasilasila   66'
TP 3 Samu Tawake   62'
HK 2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)   66'
LP 1 Haereiti Hetet   40'   66'
Replacements:
HK 16 Mesu Dolokoto
PR 17 Eroni Mawi   40'
PR 18 Peni Ravai   62'
LK 19 Mesake Vocevoce   66'
FL 20 Albert Tuisue   66'
SH 21 Moses Sorovi   67'
FH 22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula   64'
CE 23 Apisalome Vota   73'
Coach:
  Mick Byrne
FB 15 Tomasi Alosio
RW 14 Tuna Tuitama   65' to 75'
OC 13 Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC 12 Alapati Leiua
LW 11 Pisi Leilua   64'   54' to 64'
FH 10 D'Angelo Leuila   67'
SH 9 Melani Matavao   64'
N8 8 Olajuwon Noa   38'
OF 7 Murphy Taramai
BF 6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL 5 Sam Slade
LL 4 Ben Nee-Nee   72'
TP 3 Marco Fepulea'i   23'
HK 2 Andrew Tuala   54'
LP 1 Aki Seiuli   72'
Replacements:
HK 16 Sama Malolo   54'
PR 17 Tietie Tuimauga   23'
PR 18 Brook Toomalatai   72'
LK 19 Senio Toleafoa   72'
FL 20 Jonah Mau'u   38'
SH 21 Danny Tusitala   64'
FH 22 Afa Moleli   67'
CE 23 Stacey Ili   64'
Coach:
  Mahonri Schwalger


Assistant referees:
Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
Reuben Keane (Australia)

Notes:

30 August 2024
17:00 WST (UTC+13)
(1 BP) Samoa  43–17  Tonga
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'
Iona (0/1)		ReportTry: Inisi (2) 57' c, 64' c
Con: Pellegrini (2/2) 58', 64'
Pen: Pellegrini (1/1) 49'
Apia Park, Apia
Referee: Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
FB 15 Afa Moleli   61'
RW 14 Tuna Tuitama
OC 13 Stacey Ili
IC 12 Alapati Leiua
LW 11 Tomasi Alosio
FH 10 D'Angelo Leuila   53'
SH 9 Melani Matavao   58'
N8 8 Iakopo Mapu   56'
OF 7 Izaiha Moore-Aiono
BF 6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL 5 Sam Slade
LL 4 Ben Nee-Nee   65'
TP 3 Tietie Tuimauga   50'
HK 2 Sama Malolo   62'
LP 1 Aki Seiuli   72'
Replacements:
HK 16 Luteru Tolai   62'
PR 17 Andrew Tuala   72'
PR 18 Brook Toomalatai   50'
LK 19 Michael Curry   65'
FL 20 Jonah Mau'u   56'
SH 21 Danny Tusitala   58'
FH 22 Rodney Iona   52'
CE 23 Lalomilo Lalomilo   61'
Coach:
  Mahonri Schwalger
FB 15 Nikolai Foliaki
RW 14 Esau Filimoehala   45'
OC 13 Fine Inisi
IC 12 Fetuli Paea
LW 11 John Tapueluelu   68'
FH 10 Patrick Pellegrini
SH 9 Manu Paea   48'
N8 8 Lotu Inisi
OF 7 Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a   58'
BF 6 Tupou Afungia
RL 5 Onehunga Havili   48'
LL 4 Harison Mataele
TP 3 Ben Tameifuna (c)
HK 2 Penisoni Fineanganofo
LP 1 Tau Koloamatangi   55'
Replacements:
HK 16 Solomone Aniseko
PR 17 Jethro Felemi   55'
PR 18 Brandon Televave
LK 19 Tevita Ahokovi   48'
FL 20 Sosefo Sakalia   58'
SH 21 Aisea Halo   48'
FH 22 Tyler Pulini   68'
CE 23 Sam Tuitupou   45'
Coach:
  Tevita Tuʻifua


Assistant referees:
Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
Katsuki Furuse (Japan)

Notes:

6 September 2024
16:00 TOT (UTC+13)
Tonga  v  Fiji
Report
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)

Pool B

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1   Japan 1 1 0 0 55 28 +27 8 4 1 0 5 Advance to Semi-finals
2   United States 1 1 0 0 28 15 +13 4 2 1 0 5
3   Canada 2 0 0 2 43 83 −40 6 12 1 0 1 Fifth-place play-off
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September 2024. Source: World Rugby
25 August 2024
14:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) Canada  28–55  Japan (1 BP)
Try: Coe 37' c
Rumball 45' c
Tal. McMullin 50' c
Tak. McMullin 80' c
Con: Nelson (4/4) 38', 46', 51', 80'		ReportTry: 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'
Tatekawa (0/2)
Pen: Seung-sin (1/1) 26'
BC Place, Vancouver[6]
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
FB 15 Cooper Coats   60'
RW 14 Andrew Coe   69'
OC 13 Ben LeSage
IC 12 Talon McMullin   71'
LW 11 Nic Benn
FH 10 Peter Nelson
SH 9 Jason Higgins
N8 8 Lucas Rumball (c)
OF 7 Ethan Fryer   66'
BF 6 Mason Flesch
RL 5 Kaden Duguid
LL 4 Izzak Kelly   63'
TP 3 Conor Young   57'
HK 2 Andrew Quattrin   57'
LP 1 Calixto Martinez   57'
Replacements:
HK 16 Dewald Kotze   57'
PR 17 Djustice Sears-Duru   57'
PR 18 Cole Keith   57'
LK 19 James Stockwood   63'
FL 20 Matthew Oworu   66'
SH 21 Brock Gallagher   71'
FH 22 Mark Balaski   69'
CE 23 Takoda McMullin   60'
Coach:
  Kingsley Jones
FB 15 Yoshitaka Yazaki
RW 14 Jone Naikabula
OC 13 Dylan Riley
IC 12 Nicholas McCurran
LW 11 Malo Tuitama   63'
FH 10 Lee Seung-sin   63'
SH 9 Shinobu Fujiwara   63'
N8 8 Faulua Makisi   54'
OF 7 Kanji Shimokawa
BF 6 Tiennan Costley
RL 5 Warner Dearns
LL 4 Sanaila Waqa   65'
TP 3 Keijiro Tamefusa   47'
HK 2 Atsushi Sakate   47'
LP 1 Shogo Miura   47'
Replacements:
HK 16 Mamoru Harada   47'
PR 17 Takayoshi Mohara   47'
PR 18 Shuhei Takeuchi   47'
LK 19 Eishin Kuwano   65'
FL 20 Isaiah Collins-Mapusua   54'
SH 21 Taiki Koyama   63'
CE 22 Harumichi Tatekawa (c)   63'
CE 23 Tomoki Osada   63'
Coach:
  Eddie Jones


Assistant referees:
Kat Roche (United States)
Luke Rogan (United States)

Notes:

31 August 2024
18:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) United States  28–15  Canada
Try: Mooneyham (2) 9' m, 15' m
Wilson 38' m
Pifeleti 55' c
Con: Carty (1/4) 56'
Pen: Carty (2/2) 7', 48'		ReportTry: 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)
FB 15 Mitch Wilson
RW 14 Conner Mooneyham
OC 13 Tavite Lopeti
IC 12 Tommaso Boni   61'
LW 11 Nate Augspurger
FH 10 Luke Carty
SH 9 Juan-Philip Smith   73'
N8 8 Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz   61'
OF 7 Cory Daniel   61'
BF 6 Paddy Ryan
RL 5 Greg Peterson (c)
LL 4 Jason Damm
TP 3 Alex Maughan   61'
HK 2 Kapeli Pifeleti   61'
LP 1 Jack Iscaro   77'
Replacements:
HK 16 Sean McNulty   61'
PR 17 Jake Turnbull   77'
PR 18 Pono Davis   61'
LK 19 Vili Helu   61'
FL 20 Thomas Tu'avao   61'
SH 21 Ethan McVeigh   73'
FH 22 Dominic Besag   61'
CE 23 Chris Mattina
Coach:
  Scott Lawrence
FB 15 Andrew Coe
RW 14 Takoda McMullin
OC 13 Ben LeSage
IC 12 Talon McMullin   56'
LW 11 Nic Benn
FH 10 Peter Nelson
SH 9 Jason Higgins
N8 8 Lucas Rumball (c)
OF 7 Ethan Fryer
BF 6 Mason Flesch
RL 5 Kaden Duguid   69'
LL 4 Izzak Kelly   42'
TP 3 Conor Young   61'
HK 2 Andrew Quattrin   61'
LP 1 Calixto Martinez   61'   47' to 57'
Replacements:
HK 16 Dewald Kotze   61'
PR 17 Djustice Sears-Duru   61'   61'
PR 18 Cole Keith   61'
LK 19 James Stockwood   69'
FL 20 Matthew Oworu   42'   50'
SH 21 Brock Gallagher
FH 22 Mark Balaski
CE 23 Cooper Coats   56'
Coach:
  Kingsley Jones


Assistant referees:
Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Federico Vedovelli (Italy)

Notes:

7 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
Japan  v  United States
Report
Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)

Finals series

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Bracket

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Semi-finalsGrand Final
 
      
 
14 September – Tokyo
 
 
 
 
21 September – Higashiōsaka
 
 
 
 
 
15 September – Tokyo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bronze Final
 
 
20 September – Higashiōsaka
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fifth-place play-off

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14 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
A3v  Canada
Report
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

Semi-finals

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14 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
A1vB2
Report
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
15 September 2024
15:05 JST (UTC+09)
A2vB1
Report
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)

Bronze Final

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21 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
Loser SF1vLoser SF2
Report
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Grand Final

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21 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
Winner SF1vWinner SF2
Report
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

Statistics

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As of 1 September 2024.

Participants and squads

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Caps and clubs as per the first match of the tournament (23 August 2024)

Team Stadium Coach Captain World Rugby Ranking
Home stadium Capacity Location Start[b] End[c]
  Canada BC Place 54,500 Vancouver, British Columbia   Kingsley Jones Lucas Rumball[8] 21st TBD
  Fiji HFC Bank Stadium 15,000 Suva, Rewa   Mick Byrne Tevita Ikanivere[9] 10th TBD
  Japan Kumagaya Rugby Ground 30,000 Kumagaya, Saitama   Eddie Jones Harumichi Tatekawa[10] 14th TBD
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium 27,188 Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals)
Hanazono Rugby Stadium 30,000 Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final)
  Samoa Apia Park 12,000 Apia, Tuamasaga   Mahonri Schwalger Theo McFarland[11] 13th TBD
  Tonga Teufaiva Sport Stadium 10,000 Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu   Tevita Tuʻifua Ben Tameifuna[12] 16th TBD
  United States Dignity Health Sports Park 27,000 Carson, California   Scott Lawrence Greg Peterson[13] 19th TBD

Canada

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On 12 August, Canada name an initial 35-player squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup.[14][15]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dewald Kotze Hooker (1997-06-14)14 June 1997 (aged 27) 1   Dallas Jackals
Jesse Mackail Hooker (1996-05-18)18 May 1996 (aged 28) 1   Pacific Pride
Andrew Quattrin Hooker (1996-08-29)29 August 1996 (aged 27) 22   New England Free Jacks
Cole Keith Prop (1997-05-07)7 May 1997 (aged 27) 31   New England Free Jacks
Calixto Martinez Prop (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 27) 1   Old Glory DC
Sam Miller Prop 0   Pacific Pride
Liam Murray Prop (1997-10-17)17 October 1997 (aged 26) 10   Dallas Jackals
Conor Young Prop (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 29) 7   Los Angeles
Kaden Duguid Lock (1999-08-23)August 23, 1999 (aged 25) 0   Vancouver Highlanders
Mason Flesch Lock (1999-11-18)18 November 1999 (aged 24) 8   Chicago Hounds
Izzak Kelly Lock 4   Cottesloe
Josh Larsen Lock (1994-04-04)April 4, 1994 (aged 30) 21   New England Free Jacks
James Stockwood Lock 2   Pacific Pride
Callum Botchar Back row (1997-10-03)October 3, 1997 (aged 26) 1   New Orleans Gold
Ethan Fryer Back row (2001-05-27)27 May 2001 (aged 23) 1   New England Free Jacks
Matt Klimchuk Back row (2002-04-30)30 April 2002 (aged 22) 1   Pacific Pride
Matthew Oworu Back row (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 24) 4   Pacific Pride
Sion Parry Back row (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 25) 4   Ebbw Vale
Lucas Rumball (c) Back row (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 29) 53   Chicago Hounds
Brock Gallagher Scrum-half (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 26) 2   Dallas Jackals
Jason Higgins Scrum-half (1995-03-28)28 March 1995 (aged 29) 15   Chicago Hounds
Jesse Kilgour Scrum-half 0   Pacific Pride
Mark Balaski Fly-half 1   Pacific Pride
Gradyn Bowd Fly-half (1992-08-27)August 27, 1992 (aged 31) 10   Old Glory DC
Peter Nelson Fly-half (1992-10-05)5 October 1992 (aged 31) 21   Dungannon
Ben LeSage Centre (1995-11-24)24 November 1995 (aged 28) 32   New England Free Jacks
Spencer Jones Centre (1997-07-17)July 17, 1997 (aged 27) 8   Utah Warriors
Takoda McMullin Centre (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22) 2   Vancouver Highlanders
Talon McMullin Centre (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22) 2   Vancouver Highlanders
Nic Benn Wing (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 23) 2   Dallas Jackals
Rhys James Wing 0   Pacific Pride
Kainoa Lloyd Wing (1994-05-21)21 May 1994 (aged 30) 24   Toronto Saracens
Josiah Morra Wing (1998-02-07)7 February 1998 (aged 26) 3   Toronto Saracens
Cooper Coats Fullback (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27) 12   Halifax Tars
Andrew Coe Fullback (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 28) 20   Los Angeles

Fiji

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On 13 August 2024 the Fiji named a 30-player squad for their opening Pacific Nations Cup test against Samoa.[16]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Mesu Dolokoto Hooker (1995-01-21) 21 January 1995 (age 29) 13   Fijian Drua
Tevita Ikanivere (c) Hooker (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 (age 24) 15   Fijian Drua
Kavaia Tagivetaua Hooker (2003-06-05)5 June 2003 (aged 21) 0   Fijian Drua
Haereiti Hetet Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 27) 7   Fijian Drua
Jone Koroiduadua Prop (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 25) 2   Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 28) 33   Saracens
Livai Natave Prop (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 25) 3   Fijian Drua
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 34) 45   Fijian Drua
Samu Tawake Prop (1996-11-11)11 November 1996 (aged 27) 6   Fijian Drua
Meli Derenalagi Lock (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 25) 7   Fijian Drua
Temo Mayanavanua Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 26) 17   Northampton Saints
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24) 14   Fijian Drua
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Lock (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 26) 2   Fijian Drua
Mesake Vocevoce Lock (2003-05-16)16 May 2003 (aged 21) 0   Fijian Drua
Elia Canakaivata Back row (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (aged 28) 2   Fijian Drua
Kitione Salawa Jr. Back row (2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 23) 2   Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 31) 26   Gloucester
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 28) 33   Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 27) 7   Fijian Drua
Moses Sorovi Scrum-half (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 28) 0   Fijian Drua
Caleb Muntz Fly-half (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 24) 5   Fijian Drua
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula Fly-half (2004-01-07)7 January 2004 (aged 20) 2   Fijian Drua
Iosefo Masi Centre (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 26) 4   Fijian Drua
Inia Tabuavou Centre (2002-08-31)31 August 2002 (aged 21) 2   Racing 92
Apisalome Vota Centre (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27) 0   Fijian Drua
Adrea Cocagi Wing (1994-03-01)1 March 1994 (aged 30) 1   Castres
Vuate Karawalevu Wing (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 (aged 23) 0   New South Wales Waratahs
Epeli Momo Wing (1999-10-22)22 October 1999 (aged 24) 0   Fijian Drua
Selestino Ravutaumada Wing (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 24) 7   Fijian Drua
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24) 9   Fijian Drua


Japan

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On 7 August 2024, Japan named a 35-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[17][18]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
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
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

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On 14 August, Samoa named a 31-player squad for the opening test of the Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji.[19]

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.[20]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sama Malolo Hooker (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 26) 9   Moana Pasifika
Luteru Tolai Hooker (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 26) 3   Biarritz
Andrew Tuala Hooker (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 33) 3   Hunter Wildfires
Lolani Faleiva Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 32) 2   Taradale
Marco Fepulea'i Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 29) 3   Colomiers
Aki Seiuli Prop (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 31) 5   Dragons
Brook Toomalatai Prop 0   New Brighton RC
Kalolo Tuiloma Prop (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 34) 4   Taradale
Tietie Tuimauga Prop (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 31) 6   US Montauban
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 30) 5   Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland (c) Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 28) 14   Saracens
Ben Nee-Nee Lock (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 31) 5   Kamaishi Seawaves
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 26) 8   Moana Pasifika
Senio Toleafoa Lock (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 30) 5   Nevers
Iakopo Mapu Back row (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 26) 4   Moana Pasifika
Izaiha Moore-Aiono Back row (2000-03-03)3 March 2000 (aged 24) 1   Ampthill
Jonah Mau'u Back row (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (aged 26) 0   New Orleans Gold
Olajuwon Noa Back row (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 34) 6   New Orleans Gold
Taleni Seu Back row (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 30) 9   Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
Murphy Taramai Back row (1992-08-17)17 August 1992 (aged 32) 1   Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
Fred Tuilagi Back row (1997-06-09)9 June 1997 (aged 27) 0   Marist St. Joseph
Melani Matavao Scrum-half (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 28) 17   Moana Pasifika
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 27) 16   Moana Pasifika
Danny Tusitala Scrum-half (1991-10-18)18 October 1991 (aged 32) 2   Old Glory DC
Rodney Iona Fly-half (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 33) 6   New Orleans Gold
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 27) 26   Moana Pasifika
Afa Moleli Fly-half 2   University of Auckland
Stacey Ili Centre (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 33) 7   Thames Valley
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 35) 32   Ponsonby
Lalomilo Lalomilo Centre (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 25) 0   Moana Pasifika
Tomasi Alosio Wing (1992-01-26)26 January 1992 (aged 32) 4   Anthem RC
Pisi Leilua Wing (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 29) 1   Waipu
Owen Niue Wing 1   Afega
Tuna Tuitama Wing (2000-02-25)25 February 2000 (aged 24) 0   Moana Pasifika
Danny Toala Fullback (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 25) 14   Moana Pasifika

Tonga

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On 17 August 2024, Tonga named a 30-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.

Players Penisoni Fineanganofo, Tupou Afungia, and Sosefo Sakalia were named in the squad for Tonga's second round fixture against Samoa.[21]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Solomone Aniseko Hooker (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27) 1   Marlborough RFC
Penisoni Fineanganofo Hooker (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 26) 0   New Zealand sevens
William Fonohema Hooker 0   Hawke's Bay
Sekope Lopeti-Moli Hooker (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 28) 1   Moutere RFC
Sosefo Sakalia Hooker (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 32) 13
Jethro Felemi Prop (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30) 10   North Shore
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 29) 12   Moana Pasifika
Duke Nginingini Prop 4   North Harbour
Ben Tameifuna (c) Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32) 35   Bordeaux Bègles
Brandon Televave Prop 1   Houmale'eia
Tevita Ahokovi Lock 0   Auckland Marist
Kelemete Finau-Fetuli Lock 3   Papatoetoe
Paea Fonoifua Lock (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 31) 0   North Harbour
Harison Mataele Lock (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30) 5   Eastern Suburbs
Tupou Afungia Back row (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24) 0   San Diego Legion
Lotu Inisi Back row (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 25) 4   Moana Pasifika
Josh Kaifa Back row (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 32) 2   Hawke's Bay
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Back row (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 27) 1   Manurewa
Sione Takai Back row 1   Pakuranga United
Aisea Halo Scrum-half (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 31) 7   Moana Pasifika
Siaosi Nai Scrum-half (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 24) 0   Anthem Rugby Carolina
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 22) 12   Moana Pasifika
Patrick Pellegrini Fly-half (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 25) 4   Moana Pasifika
Tyler Pulini Fly-half 1   Kumeu
Semisi Ma'asi Fly-half (2001-01-18)18 January 2001 (aged 23) 1   Hihifo Rugby
Nikolai Foliaki Centre (1997-12-25)25 December 1997 (aged 26) 5   Western Force
Fine Inisi Centre (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 26) 10   Moana Pasifika
Fetuli Paea Centre (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 30) 7   Zebre Parma
Latu Akauola Wing 0   Ha`Atafu
Esau Filimoehala Wing 0   Karaka
John Tapueluelu Wing (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 (aged 25) 1   Kumeū
Sam Tuitupou Fullback 0 Tonga sevens

United States

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On 15 August 2024, the United States announced a 31-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[13][22]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Cyrille Cama Hooker (2001-04-23)April 23, 2001 (aged 23) 0   San Diego Legion
Sean McNulty Hooker (1995-07-10)July 10, 1995 (aged 29) 0   Miami Sharks
Kapeli Pifeleti Hooker (1999-09-01)1 September 1999 (aged 24) 12   Saracens
Pono Davis Prop (1997-08-04)August 4, 1997 (aged 27) 0   Houston SaberCats
Jack Iscaro Prop (1997-08-04)4 August 1997 (aged 27) 7   Old Glory DC
Alex Maughan Prop (1995-04-24)24 April 1995 (aged 29) 3   RFC Los Angeles
Paul Mullen Prop (1991-11-16)16 November 1991 (aged 32) 35   Utah Warriors
Jake Turnbull Prop (1993-07-17)17 July 1993 (aged 31) 7   Anthem RC
Jason Damm Lock (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 29) 2   RFC Los Angeles
Greg Peterson (c) Lock (1989-08-31)31 August 1989 (aged 34) 44   San Diego Legion
William Waguespack Lock (1998-03-03)March 3, 1998 (aged 26) 0   New Orleans Gold
Cory Daniel Back row (1995-09-11)September 11, 1995 (aged 28) 3   Old Glory DC
Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Back row (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28) 11   Old Glory DC
Vili Helu Back row (1996-03-20)20 March 1996 (aged 28) 7   San Diego Legion
Paddy Ryan Back row (1998-10-13)13 October 1998 (aged 25) 7   San Diego Legion
Moni Tongaʻuiha Back row (1994-10-05)October 5, 1994 (aged 29) 6   New Orleans Gold
Thomas Tu’avao Back row (1993-10-27)27 October 1993 (aged 30) 6   Utah Warriors
Ruben de Haas Scrum-half (1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 25) 31   Cheetahs
Ethan McVeigh Scrum-half (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 24) 1   Old Glory DC
Juan-Philip Smith Scrum-half (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30) 2   Seattle Seawolves
Luke Carty Fly-half (1997-09-27)27 September 1997 (aged 26) 16   Chicago Hounds
Rand Santos Fly-half 0   University of California
Dominic Besag Centre (2004-08-06)August 6, 2004 (aged 20) 2   Saint Mary's College
Tommaso Boni Centre (1993-01-15)15 January 1993 (aged 31) 6   Old Glory DC
Bryce Campbell Centre (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29) 46   Chicago Hounds
Tavite Lopeti Centre (1998-11-20)20 November 1998 (aged 25) 14   Seattle Seawolves
Nate Augspurger Wing (1990-01-31)31 January 1990 (aged 34) 43   Chicago Hounds
Conner Mooneyham Wing (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 28) 1   Seattle Seawolves
Mitch Wilson Wing (1996-04-15)15 April 1996 (aged 28) 8   New England Free Jacks
Toby Fricker Fullback (1995-07-20)July 20, 1995 (aged 29) 0   New England Free Jacks
Chris Mattina Fullback (1993-03-31)March 31, 1993 (aged 31) 5   San Diego Legion

Notes

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  1. ^ Known as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup for sponsorship reasons.[1]
  2. ^ As at 19 August 2024.
  3. ^ As at 23 September 2024.

References

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