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2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Countries Fiji
 Japan
 Samoa
 Tonga
Date22 July – 5 August 2023
Tournament statistics
Teams4
Matches played6
Attendance103,409 (17,235 per match)
Tries scored35 (5.83 per match)
Top point scorer(s) Caleb Muntz (22)
Top try scorer(s) Waisea Nayacalevu
Frank Lomani
Tevita Ikanivere
Amato Fakatava (2)
Final
Champions Fiji (6th title)
Runners-up Samoa
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The 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the sixteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition.

Four teams competed, with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga returning, whilst Japan is reinstated for the first time since 2019, as the four nations use the tournament as preparation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Fiji won the title, their sixth time, and won it for the first time since 2018.

Standings

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Rank Team Games Points Tries Try Bonus Losing Bonus Table Points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff For Against
1  Fiji 3 3 0 0 104 51 +53 14 8 3 0 15
2  Samoa 3 2 0 1 77 64 +13 10 5 1 0 9
3  Japan 3 1 0 2 55 75 –20 6 10 0 1 5
4  Tonga 3 0 0 3 45 91 –46 5 12 0 1 1
Points breakdown:
*4 points for a win
*2 points for a draw
*1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
*1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match

Fixtures

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Round 1

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22 July 2023
15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji 36–20 Tonga
Try: Penalty try 5'
Nayacalevu 7' m
Matavesi 12' c
Tuisova 40+1' c
Matawalu 80' c
Con: Muntz (3/4) 13', 40+3', 80+1'
Pen: Muntz (1/1) 68'
Try: Maile 15' m
L. Fifita 20' c
Taumoefolau 48' m
Con: Mausia (1/3) 21'
Pen: Mausia (1/1) 26'
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)

Notes:


22 July 2023
14:50 JST (UTC+09)
(1 BP) Japan 22–24 Samoa
Try: Fakatava 6' c
Con: Lee Seung-sin (1/1) 7'
Pen: Lee Seung-sin (5/5) 19', 42', 47', 57', 61'
Try: Motuga 37' c
Taumateine 48' c
Manu 63' c
Con: Leali'ifano (3/3) 38', 50', 64'
Pen: Leali'ifano (1/1) 25'
Sapporo Dome, Sapporo
Attendance: 22,063
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)

Notes:

Round 2

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29 July 2023
15:00 WST (UTC+13)
Samoa 19–33 Fiji (1 BP)
Try: Leali'ifano 20' m
Manu 45' c
Lee 60' c
Con: Leali'ifano (2/3) 46', 62'
Try: Ikanivere (2) 6' m, 16' m
Masi 12' c
Ravutaumada 30' c
Con: Muntz (2/4) 12', 32'
Pen: Muntz (3/4) 24', 40', 54'
Apia Park, Apia
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)

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29 July 2023
19:30 JST (UTC+09)
Japan 21–16 Tonga (1 BP)
Try: Naikabula 20' m
Fakatava 40' m
Masirewa 53' m
Pen: Lee Seung-sin (1/1) 32'
Matsuda (1/1) 67'
Try: Takulua 23' m
Moli 57' m
Pen: Havili (2/2) 42', 47'
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
Attendance: 27,346
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Notes:

  • Sonatane Takulua (Tonga) became the first Tongan to reach the milestone of 50 test caps.

Round 3

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5 August 2023
15:00 WST (UTC+13)
(1 BP) Samoa 34–9 Tonga
Try: Malolo 24' c
Faiʻilagi 47' c
Paia'aua 58' c
Matavao 64' c
Con: Leuila (4/4) 25', 48', 59', 65'
Pen: Leuila (2/2) 16', 40'
Pen: Havili (1/1) 5'
Mausia (2/2) 30', 37'
Apia Park, Apia
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)

5 August 2023
19:15 JST (UTC+09)
Japan 12–35 Fiji (1 BP)
Try: Naikabula 71' c
Masirewa 77' m
Con: Lee Seung-sin (1/2) 72'
Try: Nayacalevu 4' c
Mawi 17' c
Kuruvoli 38' c
Lomani (2) 58' c, 81' c
Con: Volavola (4/4) 5', 18', 39', 59'
Tela (1/1) 82'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Attendance: 27,000
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Notes:

  • Kotaro Matsushima (Japan) earned his 50th test cap.
  • This was Fiji's first win over Japan in Japan since their 25–19 victory in 2012.

Squads

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Nation Head coach Captain
 Fiji Simon Raiwalui Waisea Nayacalevu
 Japan Jamie Joseph Michael Leitch
 Samoa Seilala Mapusua Michael Alaalatoa
 Tonga Toutai Kefu Sonatane Takulua

Fiji

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On 27 June, head coach Simon Raiwalui named a 39-player squad for the 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.[5]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tevita Ikanivere Hooker (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 23) 4 Fiji Fijian Drua
Sam Matavesi Hooker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 31) 23 England Northampton Saints
Zuriel Togiatama Hooker (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 24) 1 Fiji Fijian Drua
Mesake Doge Prop (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 (aged 30) 5 Fiji Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 27) 20 England Saracens
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 33) 37 Australia Reds
Luke Tagi Prop (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 26) 7 France Provence
Samu Tawake Prop (1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 26) 1 Fiji Fijian Drua
Meli Tuni Prop (2000-06-19)19 June 2000 (aged 23) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Temo Mayanavanua Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 25) 7 France Lyon
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23) 2 Fiji Fijian Drua
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 37) 41 England London Irish
Lekima Tagitagivalu Lock (1995-12-04)4 December 1995 (aged 27) 0 France Pau
Levani Botia Back row (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 34) 22 France La Rochelle
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Back row (1998-04-12)12 April 1998 (aged 25) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Meli Derenalagi Back row (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 24) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Kitione Kamikamica Back row (1996-04-27)27 April 1996 (aged 27) 4 France Racing 92
Viliame Mata Back row (1991-10-22)22 October 1991 (aged 31) 21 Scotland Edinburgh
Vilive Miramira Back row (1999-03-21)21 March 1999 (aged 24) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 30) 16 England Gloucester
Peceli Yato Back row (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 30) 20 France Clermont
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 27) 22 Fiji Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 26) 3 Fiji Fijian Drua
Simione Kuruvoli Scrum-half (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 24) 3 Fiji Fijian Drua
Caleb Muntz Fly-half (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 23) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Teti Tela Fly-half (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 32) 3 Fiji Fijian Drua
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 32) 42 France Racing 92
Vilimoni Botitu Centre (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 25) 5 France Castres
Sireli Maqala Centre (2000-03-21)21 March 2000 (aged 23) 2 France Bayonne
Iosefo Masi Centre (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 25) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Waisea Nayacalevu (c) Centre (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 33) 31 France Toulon
Semi Radradra Centre (1992-06-13) 13 June 1992 (age 32) 11 England Bristol Bears
Kalaveti Ravouvou Centre (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 25) 2 Fiji Fijian Drua
Seta Tamanivalu Centre (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 31) 3 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Josua Tuisova Centre (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 29) 19 France Lyon
Vinaya Habosi Wing (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 23) 3 Fiji Fijian Drua
Jiuta Wainiqolo Wing (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 24) 3 France Toulon
Selestino Ravutaumada Wing (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 23) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23) 0 Fiji Fijian Drua

Japan

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On 11 June, Japan named an extended 46-player squad ahead of the team's preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Shota Horie Hooker (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 37) 68 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Kosuke Horikoshi Hooker (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 28) 7 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Shunta Nakamura Hooker (1994-02-28)28 February 1994 (aged 29) 0 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Atsushi Sakate Hooker (1993-06-21)21 June 1993 (aged 30) 33 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Asaeli Ai Valu Prop (1989-05-07)7 May 1989 (aged 34) 23 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Keita Inagaki Prop (1990-06-02)2 June 1990 (aged 33) 45 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Heiichiro Ito Prop (1990-10-05)5 October 1990 (aged 32) 6 Japan Shizuoka Blue Revs
Shione Harasiri Prop (1990-10-15)15 October 1990 (aged 32) 0 Japan Yokohama Canon Eagles
Koo Ji-won Prop (1994-07-20)20 July 1994 (aged 29) 21 Japan Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Shinnosuke Kakinaga Prop (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 31) 11 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Kenta Kobayashi Prop (1999-06-02)2 June 1999 (aged 24) 0 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Craig Millar Prop (1990-10-29)29 October 1990 (aged 32) 9 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Jack Cornelsen Lock (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 (aged 28) 12 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Warner Dearns Lock (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 21) 7 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Amato Fakatava Lock (1994-12-07)7 December 1994 (aged 28) 0 Japan Black Rams Tokyo
Uwe Helu Lock (1990-07-12)12 July 1990 (aged 33) 16 Japan Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
James Moore Lock (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29) 13 Japan Urayasu D-Rocks
Amanaki Saumaki Lock (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 26) 0 Japan Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Shota Fukui Back row (1999-09-28)28 September 1999 (aged 23) 0 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Ben Gunter Back row (1997-10-24)24 October 1997 (aged 25) 5 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Kazuki Himeno Back row (1994-07-27)27 July 1994 (aged 28) 25 Japan Toyota Verblitz
Lappies Labuschagné Back row (1989-01-11)11 January 1989 (aged 34) 15 Japan Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Michael Leitch Back row (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 34) 78 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Faulua Makisi Back row (1997-01-20)20 January 1997 (aged 26) 5 Japan Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Kanji Shimokawa Back row (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 24) 1 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Tevita Tatafu Back row (1996-01-02)2 January 1996 (aged 27) 15 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Kenta Fukuda Scrum-half (1996-12-19)19 December 1996 (aged 26) 0 Japan Toyota Verblitz
Yutaka Nagare Scrum-half (1992-09-04)4 September 1992 (aged 30) 30 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Naoto Saito Scrum-half (1997-08-26)26 August 1997 (aged 25) 11 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Kaito Shigeno Scrum-half (1990-11-21)21 November 1990 (aged 32) 16 Japan Toyota Verblitz
Rikiya Matsuda Fly-half (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (aged 29) 29 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Lee Seung-sin Fly-half (2001-01-13)13 January 2001 (aged 22) 6 Japan Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Nicholas McCurran Centre (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 27) 0 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Ryoto Nakamura Centre (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 32) 33 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Shogo Nakano Centre (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 26) 6 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Tomoki Osada Centre (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 23) 0 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Dylan Riley Centre (1997-05-02)2 May 1997 (aged 26) 10 Japan Saitama Wild Knights
Siosaia Fifita Wing (1998-12-20)20 December 1998 (aged 24) 12 Japan Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Haruto Kida Wing (1999-04-09)9 April 1999 (aged 24) 0 Japan Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Lomano Lemeki Wing (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 34) 16 Japan Green Rockets Tokatsu
Kotaro Matsushima Wing (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 30) 47 Japan Tokyo Sungoliath
Semisi Masirewa Wing (2023-07-22)22 July 2023 (aged 0) 2 Japan Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Jone Naikabula Wing (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 29) 0 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Taichi Takahashi Wing (1996-06-24)24 June 1996 (aged 27) 1 Japan Toyota Verblitz
Ryohei Yamanaka Fullback (1988-06-22)22 June 1988 (aged 35) 27 Japan Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Jumpei Ogura Fullback (1992-07-11)11 July 1992 (aged 31) 4 Japan Yokohama Canon Eagles

Samoa

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On 18 June 2023, the following 40 players were called up in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 34) 21 France Perpignan
Sama Malolo Hooker (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 25) 0 United States San Diego Legion
Ray Niuia Hooker (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 32) 13 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / North Harbour
Luteru Tolai Hooker (1998-01-06)6 January 1998 (aged 25) 1 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / North Harbour
Michael Alaalatoa (c) Prop (1991-08-28)28 August 1991 (aged 31) 13 Ireland Leinster
Paul Alo-Emile Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 31) 17 France Stade Français
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 36) 0 France Toulouse
Titi Lamositele Prop (1995-02-11)11 February 1995 (aged 28) 0 France Montpellier
Jordan Lay Prop (1992-11-05)5 November 1992 (aged 30) 23 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen Prop (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 32) 3 Ireland Ulster
Tietie Tuimauga Prop (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 29) 2 France Montauban
Brian Alainu'uese Lock (1994-03-19)19 March 1994 (aged 29) 3 France Toulon
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 29) 1 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Miracle Fai'ilagi Lock (1999-08-31)31 August 1999 (aged 23) 0 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 27) 6 England Saracens
Chris Vui Lock (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 30) 24 England Bristol Bears
So'otala Fa'aso'o Back row (1994-10-02)2 October 1994 (aged 28) 0 England London Irish
Jack Lam Back row (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 35) 33 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Waikato
Fritz Lee Back row (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 34) 5 France Clermont
Steve Luatua Back row (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 32) 0 England Bristol Bears
Genesis Mamea Lemalu Back row (1988-09-22)22 September 1988 (aged 34) 4 France Perpignan
Alamanda Motuga Back row (1994-09-11)11 September 1994 (aged 28) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
Taleni Seu Back row (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 29) 3 Japan Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
Sam Slade Back row (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
Jordan Taufua Back row (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 31) 5 France Lyon
Ere Enari Scrum-half (1997-05-30)30 May 1997 (aged 26) 2 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay
Melani Matavao Scrum-half (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 27) 11 Samoa Samoa Sevens
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 26) 8 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
Christian Leali'ifano Fly-half (1987-09-24)24 September 1987 (aged 35) 0 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 26) 20 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Waikato
Lima Sopoaga Fly-half (1991-02-03)3 February 1991 (aged 32) 0 France Lyon
Stacey Ili Centre (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 32) 3 Australia Melbourne Rebels
Tumua Manu Centre (1993-04-18)18 April 1993 (aged 30) 4 France Pau
Danny Toala Centre (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 24) 6 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay
Duncan Paia'aua Centre (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 28) 2 France Toulon
UJ Seuteni Centre (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 29) 9 France La Rochelle
Nigel Ah Wong Wing (1990-05-30)30 May 1990 (aged 33) 6 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Bay of Plenty
Neria Fomai Wing (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 31) 5 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay
Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 34) 16 France Toulouse
Martini Talapusi Fullback (1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 28) 0 United States Rugby ATL

Tonga

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On 14 June, the following 35 players were called up for the July 2023 internationals.[6]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Siua Maile Hooker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 26) 13 Italy Benetton
Sam Moli Hooker (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 24) 10 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 33) 23 France Castres
Sosefo Sakalia Hooker (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 31) 13 Tonga Kolomotu’a
Joe Apikotoa Prop (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 27) 2 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 36) 19 France Pau
Feao Fotuaika Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 30) 1 France Lyon
David Lolohea Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 31) 8 France Provence
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 28) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 31) 24 France Bordeaux
Adam Coleman Lock (1991-10-07)7 October 1991 (aged 31) 0 England London Irish
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 33) 28 Ireland Connacht
Sam Lousi Lock (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 32) 12 Wales Scarlets
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 33) 36 France Oyonnax
Vaea Fifita Back row (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 31) 4 Wales Scarlets
Solomone Funaki Back row (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994 (age 30) 8 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Tanginoa Halaifonua Back row (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 26) 9 France Grenoble
Sione Havili Talitui Back row (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 25) 6 New Zealand Crusaders
Lopeti Timani Back row (1990-09-28)28 September 1990 (aged 32) 1 Wales Cardiff
Sione Vailanu Back row (1995-01-27)27 January 1995 (aged 28) 10 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 21) 6 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Augustine Pulu Scrum-half (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 33) 3 Japan Hino Red Dolphins
Sonatane Takulua (c) Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32) 49 France Agen
William Havili Fly-half (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 24) 7 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Otumaka Mausia Fly-half (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 26) 6 New Zealand Auckland
Patrick Pellegrini Fly-half (2000-10-17)17 October 2000 (aged 22) 0 England Coventry
Pita Ahki Centre (1992-09-24)24 September 1992 (aged 30) 1 France Toulouse
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 31) 4 Italy Benetton
George Moala Centre (1990-11-05)5 November 1990 (aged 32) 3 France Clermont
Afusipa Taumoepeau Centre (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 33) 8 France Perpignan
Fine Inisi Wing (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 25) 5 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Solomone Kata Wing (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 28) 5 England Exeter Chiefs
Kyren Taumoefolau Wing (2003-05-08)8 May 2003 (aged 20) 1 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 34) 2 Japan Urayasu D-Rocks
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 31) 2 England Bristol Bears

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pacific Nations Cup: Battleground ready for Flying Fijians versus 'Ikale Tahi". Radio New Zealand. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Brave Blossoms to Face Samoa In Opening Pacific Nations Match". Japan Rugby (Press release). 20 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Former Wallaby and All Black set to debut for Manu Samoa against Japan". Planet Rugby. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  4. ^ "WATCH: Michael Leitch red-carded for a nasty high tackle in Japan's loss to Samoa". Planet Rugby. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  5. ^ Raiwalui names Fiji Water Flying Fijians extended squad
  6. ^ Two superstars make Tonga switch ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-ups
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