The 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup[a] was 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 played each other,[2][3] with the same round-robin structure. However, unlike 2019, the 2024 edition had a finals series following the pool stage (hosted in Japan), to decide the champion.[2][4][5]
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| Tournament details | |
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| Host |  Japan (Finals) |
| Dates | 23 August – 21 September 2024 (29 days) |
| Teams | |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Fiji (7th title) |
| Runner-up | Japan |
| Third place |  Samoa |
| Fourth place |  United States |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 11 |
| Tries scored | 80 (7.27 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Lee Seung-sin (60) |
| Most tries |
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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.
Fiji won the 2024 title, beating Japan in the Grand Final, 41–17.[6]
Pool stage
editPool A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Fiji
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 35 | +57 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Samoa
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Tonga
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 93 | −57 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth-place play-off |
Updated to match(es) played on 6 September 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' | 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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- 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 | 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' | 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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- 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 | Fiji (1 BP) |
| 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
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Japan
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 52 | +44 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | United States
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 56 | −4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Canada
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 83 | −40 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fifth-place play-off |
Updated to match(es) played on 7 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' | 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[7] Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) |
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- 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 | 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' | Report | Try: Benn 26' m Coats 60' c Con: Nelson (1/2) 61' Pen: Nelson (1/1) 4' |
| Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson[8] Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) |
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- 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 | United States |
| 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
editBracket
edit| Semi-finals | Grand Final | |||||
| 14 September – Tokyo | ||||||
| Fiji | 22 | |||||
| 21 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
| United States | 3 | |||||
| Fiji | 41 | |||||
| 15 September – Tokyo | ||||||
| Japan | 17 | |||||
| Samoa | 27 | |||||
| Japan | 49 | |||||
| Bronze Final | ||||||
| 21 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
| United States | 13 | |||||
| Samoa | 18 | |||||
Fifth-place play-off
edit| 14 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
| Tonga | 30–17 | Canada |
| Try: Moala-Liava'a 10' c Tapueluelu (2) 15' c, 80' m Unga 26' m Con: Pellegrini (2/4) 11', 16' Pen: Pellegrini (2/2) 47', 70' | Report | Try: Quattrin 20' c Tak. McMullin 67' c Con: Nelson (2/2) 21', 68' Pen: Nelson (1/1) 6' |
| Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) |
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- Tyler Matchem (Canada), Vutulongo Puloka (Tonga), Josiah Unga (Tonga) and Kafaikamoana Vaea (Tonga) all made their international debut.
Semi-finals
edit| 14 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
| Fiji | 22–3 | United States |
| Try: Canakaivata (2) 26' c, 51' c Lomani 60' m Con: Muntz (2/3) 27', 52' Pen: Muntz (1/1) 23' | Report | Pen: Mattina (1/2) 4' |
| Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) |
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- Rand Santos and Toby Fricker (both United States) made their international debut.
| 15 September 2024 15:05 JST (UTC+09) |
| Samoa | 27–49 | Japan |
| Try: Tuitama 13' c Matavao 52' c Lalomilo 72' c Con: Iona (3/3) 14', 53', 73' Pen: Iona (2/2) 25', 29' | Report | Try: Riley 6' c Penalty try 10' Osada 16' c Seung-sin 39' c Shimokawa 44' c Fujiwara 58' c Takahashi 79' c Con: Seung-sin (6/6) 7', 17', 40', 45', 59', 80' |
| Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) |
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- Elisapeta Alofipo and Melani Nanai (both Samoa) made their international debuts.
Bronze Final
edit| 21 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
| United States | 13–18 | Samoa |
| Try: Fricker 7' c Con: Carty (1/1) 8' Pen: Carty (2/3) 5', 53' | Report | Try: Mapu 42' c Nanai 78' m Con: Iona (1/2) 43' Pen: Iona (2/3) 15', 32' |
| Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) |
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Grand Final
edit| 21 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
| Fiji | 41–17 | Japan |
| Try: Karawalevu (3) 32' c, 70'c, 75' c Loganimasi 59' c Tuisue 67' c Con: Muntz (5/5) 33', 60', 68', 71', 76' Pen: Muntz (2/2) 10', 56' | Report | Try: Riley 20' c Tuitama 78' c Con: Seung-sin (2/2) 21', 78' Pen: Seung-sin (1/1) 7' |
| Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) |
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- Ponepati Loganimasi (Fiji), and Junta Hamano (Japan) are all set for their international debut.
Statistics
edit- As of 21 September 2024.[9]
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Participants and squads
editCaps and clubs as per the first match of the tournament (23 August 2024).
| Team | Stadium | Coach | Captain | World Rugby Ranking | |||
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| Canada
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BC Place | 54,500 | Vancouver, British Columbia |  Kingsley Jones
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Lucas Rumball[10] | 21st | 22nd |
| Fiji
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HFC Bank Stadium | 15,000 | Suva, Rewa |  Mick Byrne
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Tevita Ikanivere[11] | 10th | 9th |
| Japan
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Kumagaya Rugby Ground | 30,000 | Kumagaya, Saitama | Eddie Jones
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Harumichi Tatekawa[12] | 14th | 14th |
| Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium | 27,188 | Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals) | |||||
| Hanazono Rugby Stadium | 30,000 | Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final) | |||||
| Samoa
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Apia Park | 12,000 | Apia, Tuamasaga | Mahonri Schwalger
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Theo McFarland[13] | 13th | 13th |
| Tonga
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Teufaiva Sport Stadium | 10,000 | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu | Tevita Tuʻifua
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Ben Tameifuna[14] | 16th | 16th |
| United States
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Dignity Health Sports Park | 27,000 | Carson, California | Scott Lawrence
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Greg Peterson[15] | 19th | 19th |
| Nate Augspurger[16] | |||||||
Canada
editOn 12 August, Canada name an initial 35-player squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup.[17][18]
Tyler Matchem was called up on 12 September for Canada's Fifth-place play-off against Tonga.[16]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Dewald Kotze | Hooker | 14 June 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | Dallas Jackals
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| Jesse Mackail | Hooker | 18 May 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | Pacific Pride
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| Andrew Quattrin | Hooker | 29 August 1996 (aged 27) | 22 | New England Free Jacks
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| Cole Keith | Prop | 7 May 1997 (aged 27) | 31 | New England Free Jacks
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| Calixto Martinez | Prop | 13 October 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | Old Glory DC
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| Sam Miller | Prop | 0 | Pacific Pride
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| Tyler Matchem | Prop | 0 | Pacific Pride
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| Liam Murray | Prop | 17 October 1997 (aged 26) | 10 | Dallas Jackals
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| Conor Young | Prop | 15 August 1995 (aged 29) | 7 | Los Angeles
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| Kaden Duguid | Lock | August 23, 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | Vancouver Highlanders
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| Mason Flesch | Lock | 18 November 1999 (aged 24) | 8 | Chicago Hounds
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| Izzak Kelly | Lock | 4 | Cottesloe
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| Josh Larsen | Lock | April 4, 1994 (aged 30) | 21 | New England Free Jacks
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| James Stockwood | Lock | 2 | Pacific Pride
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| Callum Botchar | Back row | October 3, 1997 (aged 26) | 1 | New Orleans Gold
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| Ethan Fryer | Back row | 27 May 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | New England Free Jacks
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| Matt Klimchuk | Back row | 30 April 2002 (aged 22) | 1 | Pacific Pride
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| Matthew Oworu | Back row | 29 July 2000 (aged 24) | 4 | Pacific Pride
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| Sion Parry | Back row | 29 October 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | Ebbw Vale
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| Lucas Rumball (c) | Back row | 2 August 1995 (aged 29) | 53 | Chicago Hounds
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| Brock Gallagher | Scrum-half | 13 July 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | Dallas Jackals
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| Jason Higgins | Scrum-half | 28 March 1995 (aged 29) | 15 | Chicago Hounds
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| Jesse Kilgour | Scrum-half | 0 | Pacific Pride
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| Mark Balaski | Fly-half | 1 | Pacific Pride
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| Gradyn Bowd | Fly-half | August 27, 1992 (aged 31) | 10 | Old Glory DC
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| Peter Nelson | Fly-half | 5 October 1992 (aged 31) | 21 |  Dungannon
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| Ben LeSage | Centre | 24 November 1995 (aged 28) | 32 | New England Free Jacks
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| Spencer Jones | Centre | July 17, 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | Utah Warriors
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| Takoda McMullin | Centre | 1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | Vancouver Highlanders
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| Talon McMullin | Centre | 1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | Vancouver Highlanders
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| Nic Benn | Wing | 28 April 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | Dallas Jackals
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| Rhys James | Wing | 0 | Pacific Pride
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| Kainoa Lloyd | Wing | 21 May 1994 (aged 30) | 24 | Toronto Saracens
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| Josiah Morra | Wing | 7 February 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | Toronto Saracens
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| Cooper Coats | Fullback | 6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 12 | Halifax Tars
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| Andrew Coe | Fullback | 8 April 1996 (aged 28) | 20 | Los Angeles
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Fiji
editOn 13 August 2024 the Fiji named a 30-player squad for their opening Pacific Nations Cup test against Samoa.[19]
Ponepati Loganimasi and Meli Tuni were called up to the Fiji team and named in their twenty-three man squad on 19 September for their final match against Japan.[20][21][22]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Mesu Dolokoto | Hooker | 21 January 1995 | 13 | Fijian Drua
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| Tevita Ikanivere (c) | Hooker | 6 September 1999 | 15 | Fijian Drua
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| Kavaia Tagivetaua | Hooker | 5 June 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Haereiti Hetet | Prop | 10 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | Fijian Drua
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| Jone Koroiduadua | Prop | 10 March 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | Fijian Drua
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| Eroni Mawi | Prop | 2 June 1996 (aged 28) | 33 |  Saracens
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| Livai Natave | Prop | 20 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | Fijian Drua
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| Peni Ravai | Prop | 16 June 1990 (aged 34) | 45 | Fijian Drua
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| Samu Tawake | Prop | 11 November 1996 (aged 27) | 6 | Fijian Drua
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| Meli Tuni | Prop | 29 June 2000 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Meli Derenalagi | Lock | 26 November 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | Fijian Drua
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| Temo Mayanavanua | Lock | 9 November 1997 (aged 26) | 17 | Northampton Saints
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| Isoa Nasilasila | Lock | 13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 14 | Fijian Drua
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| Ratu Leone Rotuisolia | Lock | 21 February 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | Fijian Drua
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| Mesake Vocevoce | Lock | 16 May 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Elia Canakaivata | Back row | 12 July 1996 (aged 28) | 2 | Fijian Drua
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| Kitione Salawa Jr. | Back row | 23 May 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | Fijian Drua
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| Albert Tuisue | Back row | 6 June 1993 (aged 31) | 26 | Gloucester
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| Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | 18 April 1996 (aged 28) | 33 | Fijian Drua
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| Ratu Peni Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | Fijian Drua
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| Moses Sorovi | Scrum-half | 15 January 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Caleb Muntz | Fly-half | 30 October 1999 (aged 24) | 5 | Fijian Drua
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| Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula | Fly-half | 7 January 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | Fijian Drua
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| Iosefo Masi | Centre | 9 May 1998 (aged 26) | 4 | Fijian Drua
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| Inia Tabuavou | Centre | 31 August 2002 (aged 21) | 2 |  Racing 92
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| Apisalome Vota | Centre | 6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Adrea Cocagi | Wing | 1 March 1994 (aged 30) | 1 | Castres
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| Vuate Karawalevu | Wing | 5 March 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | New South Wales Waratahs
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| Epeli Momo | Wing | 22 October 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua
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| Selestino Ravutaumada | Wing | 17 January 2000 (aged 24) | 7 | Fijian Drua
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| Ilaisa Droasese | Fullback | 13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | Fijian Drua
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| Ponepati Loganimasi | Fullback | 26 March 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | Fijian Drua / Fiji sevens
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Japan
editOn 7 August 2024, Japan named a 35-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[23][24]
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.[25]
Taichi Takahashi and Yusuke Kajimura were called up to Japan's squad ahead of their Semi-final match against Samoa on 15 September.[16]
Junta Hamano was named as a replacement in Japan's squad for their final match against Fiji on 21 September.[20][26]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Mamoru Harada | Hooker | 15 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Kenta Matsuoka | Hooker | 6 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Atsushi Sakate | Hooker | 21 June 1993 (aged 31) | 44 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Yusuke Kizu | Prop | 2 December 1995 (aged 28) | 5 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Shogo Miura | Prop | 8 June 1995 (aged 29) | 9 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Takayoshi Mohara | Prop | 17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
| Takato Okabe | Prop | 19 February 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
| Shuhei Takeuchi | Prop | 9 December 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
| Keijiro Tamefusa | Prop | 3 September 2001 (aged 22) | 3 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Warner Dearns | Lock | 11 April 2002 (aged 22) | 14 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Amato Fakatava | Lock | 7 December 1994 (aged 29) | 8 | Black Rams Tokyo |
| Eishin Kuwano | Lock | 11 October 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
| Amanaki Saumaki | Lock | 8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 5 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Epineri Uluviti | Lock | 7 July 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars |
| Sanaila Waqa | Lock | 17 July 1995 (aged 29) | 5 | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners |
| Isaiah Collins-Mapusua | Back row | 21 December 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Tiennan Costley | Back row | 14 June 2000 (aged 24) | 2 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Faulua Makisi | Back row | 20 January 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Isaiah Mapusua | Back row | 21 December 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Kanji Shimokawa | Back row | 17 January 1999 (aged 25) | 6 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Kai Yamamoto | Back row | 17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Shinobu Fujiwara | Scrum-half | 8 February 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Taiki Koyama | Scrum-half | 31 October 1994 (aged 29) | 2 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Yamato Murata | Scrum-half | 15 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Kyoto Sangyo University |
| Rikiya Matsuda | Fly-half | 3 May 1994 (aged 30) | 39 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Lee Seung-sin | Fly-half | 13 January 2001 (aged 23) | 14 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Junta Hamano | Centre | 2 May 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Yusuke Kajimura | Centre | 13 September 1995 (aged 28) | 0 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
| Nicholas McCurran | Centre | 13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Tomoki Osada | Centre | 25 November 1999 (aged 24) | 10 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Harumichi Tatekawa (c) | Centre | 2 December 1989 (aged 34) | 56 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Samisoni Tua | Centre | 24 May 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
| Dylan Riley | Centre | 2 May 1997 (aged 27) | 20 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Kohaku Ebisawa | Wing | 27 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Meiji University |
| Jone Naikabula | Wing | 12 April 1994 (aged 30) | 11 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Koga Nezuka | Wing | 15 September 1998 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Malo Tuitama | Wing | 23 March 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
| Taichi Takahashi | Fullback | 24 June 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Takuya Yamasawa | Fullback | 21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 9 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Yoshitaka Yazaki | Fullback | 12 May 2004 (aged 20) | 3 | Waseda University |
Samoa
editOn 14 August, Samoa named a 31-player squad for the opening test of the Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji.[27]
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.[28]
Samoa called-up Elisapeta Alofipo and Melani Nanai ahead of their Semi-final match against Japan on 15 September.[16]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sama Malolo | Hooker | 19 February 1998 (aged 26) | 9 |  Moana Pasifika
|
| Luteru Tolai | Hooker | 1 June 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | Biarritz
|
| Andrew Tuala | Hooker | 9 March 1991 (aged 33) | 3 | Hunter Wildfires
|
| Lolani Faleiva | Prop | 22 December 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | Taradale
|
| Marco Fepulea'i | Prop | 25 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | Colomiers
|
| Aki Seiuli | Prop | 22 December 1992 (aged 31) | 5 | Dragons
|
| Brook Toomalatai | Prop | 0 | New Brighton RC
| |
| Kalolo Tuiloma | Prop | 24 June 1990 (aged 34) | 4 | Taradale
|
| Tietie Tuimauga | Prop | 5 August 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | US Montauban
|
| Michael Curry | Lock | 2 March 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Theo McFarland (c) | Lock | 16 October 1995 (aged 28) | 14 | Saracens
|
| Ben Nee-Nee | Lock | 12 May 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | Kamaishi Seawaves
|
| Sam Slade | Lock | 28 August 1997 (aged 26) | 8 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Senio Toleafoa | Lock | 26 August 1993 (aged 30) | 5 | Nevers
|
| Iakopo Mapu | Back row | 4 November 1997 (aged 26) | 4 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Izaiha Moore-Aiono | Back row | 3 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | Ampthill
|
| Jonah Mau'u | Back row | 28 July 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | New Orleans Gold
|
| Olajuwon Noa | Back row | 28 December 1989 (aged 34) | 6 | New Orleans Gold
|
| Taleni Seu | Back row | 26 December 1993 (aged 30) | 9 | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
|
| Murphy Taramai | Back row | 17 August 1992 (aged 32) | 1 | Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
|
| Fred Tuilagi | Back row | 9 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | Marist St. Joseph
|
| Melani Matavao | Scrum-half | 19 November 1995 (aged 28) | 17 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Jonathan Taumateine | Scrum-half | 28 September 1996 (aged 27) | 16 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Danny Tusitala | Scrum-half | 18 October 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | Old Glory DC
|
| Rodney Iona | Fly-half | 17 August 1991 (aged 33) | 6 | New Orleans Gold
|
| D'Angelo Leuila | Fly-half | 18 January 1997 (aged 27) | 26 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Afa Moleli | Fly-half | 2 | University of Auckland
| |
| Stacey Ili | Centre | 11 May 1991 (aged 33) | 7 | Thames Valley
|
| Alapati Leiua | Centre | 21 September 1988 (aged 35) | 32 | Ponsonby
|
| Lalomilo Lalomilo | Centre | 12 February 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Elisapeta Alofipo | Wing | 11 December 1997 (aged 26) | 0 | Samoa sevens |
| Tomasi Alosio | Wing | 26 January 1992 (aged 32) | 4 | Anthem RC
|
| Pisi Leilua | Wing | 12 May 1995 (aged 29) | 1 | Waipu
|
| Owen Niue | Wing | 1 | Afega
| |
| Tuna Tuitama | Wing | 25 February 2000 (aged 24) | 0 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Melani Nanai | Fullback | 3 August 1993 (aged 31) | 0 | Vancouver Highlanders
|
| Danny Toala | Fullback | 26 March 1999 (aged 25) | 14 | Moana Pasifika
|
Tonga
editOn 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.[29]
Salesi Tuifua was selected for Tonga's second fixture in Pool A against Fiji.[25]
Kafaikamoana Vaea, Vutulongo Puloka and Josiah Unga were all called up for Tonga ahead of their Fifth-place play-off match against Canada on 14 September.[16]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomone Aniseko | Hooker | 8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | Marlborough RFC
|
| Penisoni Fineanganofo | Hooker | 20 March 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | New Zealand sevens
|
| William Fonohema | Hooker | 0 | Hawke's Bay
| |
| Sekope Lopeti-Moli | Hooker | 12 August 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | Moutere RFC
|
| Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | 14 December 1991 (aged 32) | 13 | |
| Jethro Felemi | Prop | 1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 10 | North Shore
|
| Tau Koloamatangi | Prop | 3 January 1995 (aged 29) | 12 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Duke Nginingini | Prop | 4 | North Harbour
| |
| Ben Tameifuna (c) | Prop | 30 August 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | Bordeaux Bègles
|
| Salesi Tuifua | Prop | 0 | Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
| |
| Brandon Televave | Prop | 1 | Houmale'eia
| |
| Tevita Ahokovi | Lock | 0 | Auckland Marist
| |
| Kelemete Finau-Fetuli | Lock | 3 | Papatoetoe
| |
| Paea Fonoifua | Lock | 8 March 1993 (aged 31) | 0 | North Harbour
|
| Harison Mataele | Lock | 1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | Eastern Suburbs
|
| Vutulongo Puloka | Lock | 1 | ||
| Lotu Inisi | Back row | 26 April 1999 (aged 25) | 4 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Josh Kaifa | Back row | 21 July 1992 (aged 32) | 2 | Hawke's Bay
|
| Tupou Ma'afu Afungia | Back row | 12 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | San Diego Legion
|
| Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a | Back row | 9 November 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | Manurewa
|
| Sione Takai | Back row | 1 | Pakuranga United
| |
| Aisea Halo | Scrum-half | 29 June 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Siaosi Nai | Scrum-half | 19 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | Anthem Rugby Carolina
|
| Manu Paea | Scrum-half | 17 September 2001 (aged 22) | 12 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Patrick Pellegrini | Fly-half | 28 September 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Tyler Pulini | Fly-half | 1 | Kumeu
| |
| Semisi Ma'asi | Fly-half | 18 January 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | Hihifo Rugby
|
| Nikolai Foliaki | Centre | 25 December 1997 (aged 26) | 5 | Western Force
|
| Fine Inisi | Centre | 19 May 1998 (aged 26) | 10 | Moana Pasifika
|
| Fetuli Paea | Centre | 16 August 1994 (aged 30) | 7 |  Zebre Parma
|
| Latu Akauola | Wing | 0 | Ha`Atafu
| |
| Esau Filimoehala | Wing | 0 | Karaka
| |
| John Tapueluelu | Wing | 7 April 1999 (aged 25) | 1 | Kumeū
|
| Sam Tuitupou | Fullback | 0 | Tonga sevens | |
| Josiah Unga | Fullback | 0 | Marist Brothers Old Boys
| |
| Kafaikamoana Vaea | Fullback | 0 |
United States
editOn 15 August 2024, the United States announced a 31-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.[15][30]
Payton Telea-Ilalio was named in the United States' replacements for their squad in their final match against Samoa.[31]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrille Cama | Hooker | April 23, 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | San Diego Legion
|
| Sean McNulty | Hooker | July 10, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | Miami Sharks
|
| Kapeli Pifeleti | Hooker | 1 September 1999 (aged 24) | 12 | Saracens
|
| Pono Davis | Prop | August 4, 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | Houston SaberCats
|
| Jack Iscaro | Prop | 4 August 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | Old Glory DC
|
| Alex Maughan | Prop | 24 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | RFC Los Angeles
|
| Paul Mullen | Prop | 16 November 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | Utah Warriors
|
| Payton Telea-Ilalio | Prop | 17 August 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | San Diego Legion
|
| Jake Turnbull | Prop | 17 July 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | Anthem RC
|
| Jason Damm | Lock | 26 January 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | RFC Los Angeles
|
| Greg Peterson (c) | Lock | 31 August 1989 (aged 34) | 44 | San Diego Legion
|
| William Waguespack | Lock | March 3, 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | New Orleans Gold
|
| Cory Daniel | Back row | September 11, 1995 (aged 28) | 3 | Old Glory DC
|
| Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz | Back row | 13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 11 | Old Glory DC
|
| Vili Helu | Back row | 20 March 1996 (aged 28) | 7 | San Diego Legion
|
| Paddy Ryan | Back row | 13 October 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | San Diego Legion
|
| Moni Tongaʻuiha | Back row | October 5, 1994 (aged 29) | 6 | New Orleans Gold
|
| Thomas Tu’avao | Back row | 27 October 1993 (aged 30) | 6 | Utah Warriors
|
| Ruben de Haas | Scrum-half | 9 October 1998 (aged 25) | 31 |  Cheetahs
|
| Ethan McVeigh | Scrum-half | 14 December 1999 (aged 24) | 1 | Old Glory DC
|
| Juan-Philip Smith | Scrum-half | 30 March 1994 (aged 30) | 2 | Seattle Seawolves
|
| Luke Carty | Fly-half | 27 September 1997 (aged 26) | 16 | Chicago Hounds
|
| Rand Santos | Fly-half | 0 | University of California
| |
| Dominic Besag | Centre | August 6, 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | Saint Mary's College
|
| Tommaso Boni | Centre | 15 January 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | Old Glory DC
|
| Bryce Campbell | Centre | 21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 46 | Chicago Hounds
|
| Tavite Lopeti | Centre | 20 November 1998 (aged 25) | 14 | Seattle Seawolves
|
| Nate Augspurger | Wing | 31 January 1990 (aged 34) | 43 | Chicago Hounds
|
| Conner Mooneyham | Wing | 26 March 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | Seattle Seawolves
|
| Mitch Wilson | Wing | 15 April 1996 (aged 28) | 8 | New England Free Jacks
|
| Toby Fricker | Fullback | July 20, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | New England Free Jacks
|
| Chris Mattina | Fullback | March 31, 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | San Diego Legion
|
Notes
edit- ^ Known as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup for sponsorship reasons.[1]
- ^ As at 19 August 2024.
- ^ As at 23 September 2024.
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External links
edit- Pacific Nations Cup web page at World Rugby