2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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Rugby union tournament

2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

Tournament details
Host|  Japan (Finals)
Dates| 23 August – 21 September 2024 (29 days)
Teams|

* Canada
* Fiji
* Japan
* Samoa
* Tonga
* United States

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|

* Elia Canakaivata (4)
* Vuate Karawalevu (4)
* Dylan Riley (4)

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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]

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

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### Pool A

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Pos | Team

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* e

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1  |  Fiji | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 92  | 35  | +57  | 13  | 4  | 2  | 0  | 10  | Advance to Semi-finals
2  |  Samoa | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 59  | 59  | 0  | 7  | 8  | 1  | 0  | 5
3  |  Tonga | 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

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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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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'
LL | 4 | Isoa Nasilasila |  |  66'
TP | 3 | Samu Tawake |  |  62'
HK | 2 | Tevita Ikanivere (c) |  |  66'
LP | 1 | Haereiti Hetet |  |  40'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Mesu Dolokoto |  |  66'
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
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FB | 15 | Tomasi Alosio
RW | 14 | Tuna Tuitama |  65'
OC | 13 | Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC | 12 | Alapati Leiua
LW | 11 | Pisi Leilua |  |  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)
Television match official:
Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

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|  Tonga

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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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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
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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:

* 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)

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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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FB | 15 | Nikolai Foliaki
RW | 14 | Esau Filimoehala |  |  65'
OC | 13 | Fine Inisi |  |  65'
IC | 12 | Fetuli Paea
LW | 11 | Sam Tuitupou
FH | 10 | Patrick Pellegrini
SH | 9 | Aisea Halo |  |  64'
N8 | 8 | Lotu Inisi
OF | 7 | Tupou Ma'afu Afungia |  |  60'
BF | 6 | Tevita Ahokovi
RL | 5 | Onehunga Havili |  |  47'
LL | 4 | Harison Mataele
TP | 3 | Ben Tameifuna (c) |  |  54'
HK | 2 | Solomone Aniseko |  |  51'
LP | 1 | Jethro Felemi |  |  51'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Penisoni Fineanganofo |  |  51'
PR | 17 | Salesi Tuifua |  |  51'
PR | 18 | Brandon Televave |  |  54'
LK | 19 | Paea Fonoifua |  |  60'
FL | 20 | Sosefo Sakalia |  |  47'
SH | 21 | Siaosi Nai |  |  64'
FH | 22 | Tyler Pulini |  |  65'
WG | 23 | Latu Akauola |  |  65'
Coach:
Tevita Tuʻifua
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FB | 15 | Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW | 14 | Vuate Karawalevu
OC | 13 | Iosefo Masi
IC | 12 | Adrea Cocagi |  16'
LW | 11 | Epeli Momo |  |  51'
FH | 10 | Caleb Muntz
SH | 9 | Frank Lomani |  |  69'
N8 | 8 | Albert Tuisue |  |  54'
OF | 7 | Elia Canakaivata
BF | 6 | Meli Derenalagi
RL | 5 | Temo Mayanavanua |  |  64'
LL | 4 | Mesake Vocevoce
TP | 3 | Samu Tawake |  |  54'
HK | 2 | Tevita Ikanivere (c) |  |  70'
LP | 1 | Eroni Mawi |  |  60'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Mesu Dolokoto |  |  70'
PR | 17 | Haereiti Hetet |  |  60'
PR | 18 | Peni Ravai |  |  54'
LK | 19 | Ratu Rotuisolia |  |  64'
FL | 20 | Kitione Salawa Jr. |  |  54'
SH | 21 | Peni Matawalu |  |  69'
CE | 22 | Inia Tabuavou
FB | 23 | Ilaisa Droasese |  |  51'
Coach:
Mick Byrne

Assistant referees:
Reuben Keane (Australia)
George Myers (Australia)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

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

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Pos | Team

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| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification

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1  |  Japan | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 96  | 52  | +44  | 13  | 7  | 2  | 0  | 10  | Advance to Semi-finals
2  |  United States | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 52  | 56  | −4  | 7  | 7  | 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 7 September 2024. Source: World Rugby

25 August 2024
14:00 PDT (UTC−07)

(1 BP) Canada | 28–55|  Japan (1 BP)

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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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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
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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)
Television match official:
Derek Summers (United States)

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|  Canada

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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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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
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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 |  |  66'
LP | 1 | Calixto Martinez |  47' |  |  |  |  66'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Dewald Kotze |  |  66'
PR | 17 | Djustice Sears-Duru |  |  |  50' |  57' |  66'
PR | 18 | Cole Keith |  |  61'
LK | 19 | James Stockwood |  |  69'
FL | 20 | Matthew Oworu |  |  42' |  50' |  57'
SH | 21 | Brock Gallagher
FH | 22 | Mark Balaski
CE | 23 | Cooper Coats |  |  56'
Coach:
Kingsley Jones

Assistant referees:
Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Federico Vedovelli (Italy)
Television match official:
Matteo Liperini (Italy)

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|  United States

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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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FB | 15 | Takuya Yamasawa |  |  53'
RW | 14 | Jone Naikabula |  |  49'
OC | 13 | Dylan Riley
IC | 12 | Nicholas McCurran
LW | 11 | Malo Tuitama
FH | 10 | Lee Seung-sin
SH | 9 | Shinobu Fujiwara |  |  64'
N8 | 8 | Faulua Makisi |  |  51'
OF | 7 | Kanji Shimokawa
BF | 6 | Tiennan Costley
RL | 5 | Warner Dearns
LL | 4 | Sanaila Waqa |  |  59'
TP | 3 | Keijiro Tamefusa |  |  46'
HK | 2 | Atsushi Sakate |  |  38'
LP | 1 | Shogo Miura |  |  49'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Mamoru Harada |  |  38'
PR | 17 | Takayoshi Mohara |  |  49'
PR | 18 | Shuhei Takeuchi |  |  46'
LK | 19 | Amato Fakatava |  |  59'
FL | 20 | Isaiah Collins-Mapusua |  |  51'
SH | 21 | Taiki Koyama |  |  64'
CE | 22 | Harumichi Tatekawa (c) |  |  53'
CE | 23 | Tomoki Osada |  |  49'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
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FB | 15 | Mitch Wilson
RW | 14 | Conner Mooneyham
OC | 13 | Tavite Lopeti |  |  40' |  52'
IC | 12 | Tommaso Boni |  |  |  |  68'
LW | 11 | Nate Augspurger
FH | 10 | Luke Carty
SH | 9 | Ruben de Haas |  |  53'
N8 | 8 | Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz |  |  71'
OF | 7 | Cory Daniel |  |  49'
BF | 6 | Paddy Ryan
RL | 5 | Greg Peterson (c) |  |  59'
LL | 4 | Vili Helu
TP | 3 | Alex Maughan |  |  46'
HK | 2 | Kapeli Pifeleti |  |  62'
LP | 1 | Jack Iscaro |  |  62'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Sean McNulty |  |  62'
PR | 17 | Jake Turnbull |  |  62'
PR | 18 | Paul Mullen |  |  46'
LK | 19 | Jason Damm |  |  59'
FL | 20 | Thomas Tu'avao |  |  71'
FL | 21 | Moni Tongaʻuiha |  |  49'
SH | 22 | Juan-Philip Smith |  |  53'
CE | 23 | Dominic Besag |  |  40' |  52' |  68'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence

Assistant referees:
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Morgan White (Hong Kong)
Television match official:
Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)

## Finals series

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### Bracket

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| Semi-finals| | Grand Final

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| 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

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14 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)

Tonga | 30–17|  Canada

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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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FB | 15 | Josiah Unga |  |
RW | 14 | Nikolai Foliaki |  |  75'
OC | 13 | Fine Inisi |  |  77'
IC | 12 | Fetuli Paea |  |
LW | 11 | John Tapueluelu |  |
FH | 10 | Patrick Pellegrini |  |
SH | 9 | Aisea Halo |  |  75'
N8 | 8 | Lotu Inisi |  |
OF | 7 | Tupou Ma'afu Afungia |  |  65'
BF | 6 | Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a |  |  19'
RL | 5 | Tevita Ahokovi |  |
LL | 4 | Harison Mataele |  |  54'
TP | 3 | Ben Tameifuna (c) |  |  58'
HK | 2 | Sosefo Sakalia |  |  73'
LP | 1 | Jethro Felemi |  19' |  |  |  54'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Penisoni Fineanganofo |  |  73'
PR | 17 | Salesi Tuifua |  |  19' |  30' |  54'
PR | 18 | Tau Koloamatangi |  |  58'
LK | 19 | Kelemete Finau-Fetuli |  |  54'
FL | 20 | Vutulongo Puloka |  |  65'
SH | 21 | Manu Paea |  |  75'
WG | 22 | Latu Akauola |  |  75'
TBD | 23 | Kafaikamoana Vaea |  |  77'
Coach:
Tevita Tuʻifua
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FB | 15 | Cooper Coats |  |  77'
RW | 14 | Andrew Coe |  |
OC | 13 | Takoda McMullin |  |
IC | 12 | Ben LeSage |  |  60'
LW | 11 | Josiah Morra |  |
FH | 10 | Peter Nelson |  |
SH | 9 | Jason Higgins |  |  75'
N8 | 8 | Lucas Rumball (c) |  |
OF | 7 | Ethan Fryer |  70' |
BF | 6 | Matthew Oworu |  |  60'
RL | 5 | Mason Flesch |  |
LL | 4 | Kaden Duguid |  |  71'
TP | 3 | Conor Young |  |  62'
HK | 2 | Andrew Quattrin |  |  68'
LP | 1 | Calixto Martinez |  |  32'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Dewald Kotze |  |  68'
PR | 17 | Cole Keith |  |  32'
PR | 18 | Tyler Matchem |  |  62'
LK | 19 | Callum Botchar |  |  71'
FL | 20 | Siôn Parry |  |  60'
SH | 21 | Brock Gallagher |  |  75'
FH | 22 | Mark Balaski |  |  77'
CE | 23 | Talon McMullin |  |  60'
Coach:
Kingsley Jones

Assistant referees:
Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
Katsuki Furuse (Japan)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

Notes:

* 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)

|  |

|

FB | 15 | Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula |  |  73'
RW | 14 | Vuate Karawalevu |  |
OC | 13 | Iosefo Masi |  |
IC | 12 | Inia Tabuavou |  |
LW | 11 | Epeli Momo |  |  40'
FH | 10 | Caleb Muntz |  |
SH | 9 | Frank Lomani |  |  68'
N8 | 8 | Elia Canakaivata |  |  58' |  68'
OF | 7 | Kitione Salawa Jr. |  |
BF | 6 | Meli Derenalagi |  |
RL | 5 | Temo Mayanavanua |  |
LL | 4 | Isoa Nasilasila |  |
TP | 3 | Samu Tawake |  |  56' |  70'
HK | 2 | Tevita Ikanivere (c) |  55' |  67'
LP | 1 | Eroni Mawi |  |  56'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Mesu Dolokoto |  |  67'
PR | 17 | Haereiti Hetet |  |  56'
PR | 18 | Peni Ravai |  |  56' |  70'
LK | 19 | Ratu Rotuisolia |  |
FL | 20 | Albert Tuisue |  |  |  68'
SH | 21 | Peni Matawalu |  |  68'
CE | 22 | Apisalome Vota |  |  73'
FB | 23 | Ilaisa Droasese |  |  40'
Coach:
Mick Byrne
|  |

|

FB | 15 | Toby Fricker |  |  73'
RW | 14 | Conner Mooneyham |  |
OC | 13 | Dominic Besag |  |
IC | 12 | Tavite Lopeti |  |
LW | 11 | Nate Augspurger (c) |  |  75'
FH | 10 | Chris Mattina |  |
SH | 9 | Ruben de Haas |  |  39'
N8 | 8 | Thomas Tu'avao |  |
OF | 7 | Cory Daniel |  |  68'
BF | 6 | Paddy Ryan |  |
RL | 5 | Jason Damm |  |
LL | 4 | Vili Helu |  |  40'
TP | 3 | Paul Mullen |  |  35'
HK | 2 | Sean McNulty |  |  47'
LP | 1 | Jack Iscaro |  |  20' |  29'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Kapeli Pifeleti |  |  47'
PR | 17 | Jake Turnbull |  |  20' |  29'
PR | 18 | Pono Davis |  |  35'
LK | 19 | Greg Peterson |  |  40'
FL | 20 | Moni Tongaʻuiha |  |  68'
CE | 21 | Bryce Campbell |  |  75'
WG | 22 | Rand Santos |  |  73'
CE | 23 | Juan-Philip Smith |  |  39'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence

Assistant referees:
Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

Notes:

* 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)

|  |

|

FB | 15 | Tomasi Alosio |  |
RW | 14 | Tuna Tuitama |  |
OC | 13 | Lalomilo Lalomilo |  |
IC | 12 | Alapati Leiua |  |  59'
LW | 11 | Elisapeta Alofipo |  10' |
FH | 10 | Rodney Iona |  |
SH | 9 | Melani Matavao |  |  60'
N8 | 8 | Iakopo Mapu |  |
OF | 7 | Izaiha Moore-Aiono |  |  47'
BF | 6 | Theo McFarland (c) |  |
RL | 5 | Sam Slade |  |  29'
LL | 4 | Ben Nee-Nee |  |
TP | 3 | Marco Fepulea'i |  |  62'
HK | 2 | Sama Malolo |  |  61'
LP | 1 | Aki Seiuli |  |  64'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Luteru Tolai |  |  61'
PR | 17 | Andrew Tuala |  |  64'
PR | 18 | Brook Toomalatai |  |  62'
LK | 19 | Michael Curry |  |  29'
FL | 20 | Murphy Taramai |  |  47'
SH | 21 | Danny Tusitala |  |  60'
FH | 22 | Afa Moleli |  |
CE | 23 | Melani Nanai |  |  59'
Coach:
Mahonri Schwalger
|  |

|

FB | 15 | Lee Seung-sin |  |
RW | 14 | Tomoki Osada |  |
OC | 13 | Dylan Riley |  |
IC | 12 | Nicholas McCurran |  |  70'
LW | 11 | Malo Tuitama |  |
FH | 10 | Harumichi Tatekawa (c) |  |  62'
SH | 9 | Shinobu Fujiwara |  |  66'
N8 | 8 | Faulua Makisi |  |  62'
OF | 7 | Kanji Shimokawa |  |
BF | 6 | Amato Fakatava |  |
RL | 5 | Warner Dearns |  |
LL | 4 | Epineri Uluviti |  |  61'
TP | 3 | Shuhei Takeuchi |  |  62'
HK | 2 | Mamoru Harada |  |  75'
LP | 1 | Shogo Miura |  |
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Kenta Matsuoka |  |  75'
PR | 17 | Takato Okabe |  |
PR | 18 | Keijiro Tamefusa |  |  62'
LK | 19 | Isaiah Collins-Mapusua |  |  61'
FL | 20 | Tiennan Costley |  |  62'
SH | 21 | Taiki Koyama |  |  66'
CE | 22 | Yusuke Kajimura |  |  70'
CE | 23 | Taichi Takahashi |  |  62'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Assistant referees:
Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

Notes:

* 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

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|

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)

|  |

|

FB | 15 | Toby Fricker
RW | 14 | Conner Mooneyham
OC | 13 | Dominic Besag
IC | 12 | Tommaso Boni
LW | 11 | Mitch Wilson |  |  79'
FH | 10 | Luke Carty
SH | 9 | Juan-Philip Smith |  |  64'
N8 | 8 | Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz |  |  59'
OF | 7 | Cory Daniel |  |  59'
BF | 6 | Paddy Ryan
RL | 5 | Greg Peterson (c)
LL | 4 | Jason Damm |  73' |
TP | 3 | Alex Maughan |  |  50'
HK | 2 | Kapeli Pifeleti |  |  64'
LP | 1 | Jake Turnbull |  |  64'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Sean McNulty |  |  64'
PR | 17 | Payton Telea-Ilalio |  |  64' |
PR | 18 | Pono Davis |  |  50'
FL | 19 | Thomas Tu'avao |  |  59'
FL | 20 | Moni Tongaʻuiha |  |  59'
FL | 21 | Vili Helu |  |  64'
SH | 22 | Ethan McVeigh
FH | 23 | Rand Santos |  |  79'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence
|  |

|

FB | 15 | Tomasi Alosio
RW | 14 | Tuna Tuitama
OC | 13 | Lalomilo Lalomilo |  |  72'
IC | 12 | Alapati Leiua |  |  41'
LW | 11 | Elisapeta Alofipo
FH | 10 | Rodney Iona
SH | 9 | Melani Matavao |  |  62'
N8 | 8 | Iakopo Mapu
OF | 7 | Izaiha Moore-Aiono |  |  58'
BF | 6 | Theo McFarland (c)
RL | 5 | Michael Curry |  |  47'
LL | 4 | Ben Nee-Nee
TP | 3 | Marco Fepulea'i |  |  79'
HK | 2 | Sama Malolo |  |  58'
LP | 1 | Aki Seiuli |  |  62'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Luteru Tolai |  |  58'
PR | 17 | Andrew Tuala |  |  62'
PR | 18 | Brook Toomalatai |  |  79'
LK | 19 | Sam Slade |  |  47'
FL | 20 | Jonah Mau'u |  |  58'
SH | 21 | Danny Tusitala |  |  62'
FH | 22 | Afa Moleli |  |  72'
CE | 23 | Melani Nanai |  |  41'
Coach:
Mahonri Schwalger

Assistant referees:
Craig Evans (Wales)
Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

### 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)

|  |

|

FB | 15 | Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW | 14 | Vuate Karawalevu
OC | 13 | Iosefo Masi |  |  32'
IC | 12 | Inia Tabuavou
LW | 11 | Ilaisa Droasese |  |  57'
FH | 10 | Caleb Muntz
SH | 9 | Frank Lomani
N8 | 8 | Elia Canakaivata |  |  63'
OF | 7 | Kitione Salawa Jr. |  |  28'
BF | 6 | Meli Derenalagi |  |  32'
RL | 5 | Temo Mayanavanua |  |  58'
LL | 4 | Isoa Nasilasila
TP | 3 | Samu Tawake |  |  68'
HK | 2 | Tevita Ikanivere (c)
LP | 1 | Eroni Mawi |  |  57'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Mesu Dolokoto
PR | 17 | Haereiti Hetet
PR | 18 | Meli Tuni
LK | 19 | Mesake Vocevoce |  |  58'
FL | 20 | Albert Tuisue |  |  32' |  63'
SH | 21 | Peni Matawalu
CE | 22 | Apisalome Vota |  |  32'
FB | 23 | Ponepati Loganimasi |  |  57'
Coach:
Mick Byrne
|  |

|

FB | 15 | Lee Seung-sin
RW | 14 | Tomoki Osada
OC | 13 | Dylan Riley
IC | 12 | Nicholas McCurran |  |  61'
LW | 11 | Malo Tuitama
FH | 10 | Harumichi Tatekawa (c) |  |  52'
SH | 9 | Shinobu Fujiwara |  |  54'
N8 | 8 | Faulua Makisi
OF | 7 | Kanji Shimokawa |  |  61'
BF | 6 | Amato Fakatava |  |  44'
RL | 5 | Warner Dearns
LL | 4 | Epineri Uluviti
TP | 3 | Shuhei Takeuchi |  |  46'
HK | 2 | Mamoru Harada |  38' |  |  69'
LP | 1 | Shogo Miura |  |  46'
Replacements:
HK | 16 | Kenta Matsuoka |  |  48' |  69'
PR | 17 | Takato Okabe |  |  46'
PR | 18 | Keijiro Tamefusa |  |  46'
LK | 19 | Isaiah Collins-Mapusua
FL | 20 | Tiennan Costley |  |  61'
SH | 21 | Taiki Koyama |  |  54'
CE | 22 | Yusuke Kajimura |  |  61'
CE | 23 | Junta Hamano |  |  52'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Assistant referees:
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Morgan White (Hong Kong)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

Notes:

* Ponepati Loganimasi (Fiji), and Junta Hamano (Japan) are all set for their international debut.

## Statistics

[edit]

As of 21 September 2024.[9]

### Point scorers

[edit]

Top point-scorers  | Pos. | Player  | Position  | Tries | Con. | Pen. | Drop. | Points

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1  |  Lee Seung-sin | Fly-half  | 2  | 19  | 4  | 0  | 60
2  |  Caleb Muntz | Fly-half  | 0  | 16  | 6  | 0  | 50
3  |  Patrick Pellegrini | Fly-half  | 1  | 6  | 3  | 0  | 26
4  |  Luke Carty | Fly-half  | 0  | 5  | 5  | 0  | 25
5  |  Rodney Iona | Fly-half  | 0  | 6  | 4  | 0  | 24
6  |  Elia Canakaivata | Number eight  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 20
D'Angelo Leuila | Number eight  | 0  | 4  | 4  | 0  | 20
Dylan Riley | Centre  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 20
Peter Nelson | Fly-half  | 0  | 7  | 2  | 0  | 20
10  |  Kitione Salawa Jr. | Back row  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 15

### Try scorers

[edit]

Top try-scorers  | Pos. | Player  | Position  | Tries

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|
|

1  |  Elia Canakaivata | Flanker  | 4
Dylan Riley | Centre
3  |  Iosefo Masi | Centre  | 3
Kitione Salawa Jr. | Flanker
Tuna Tuitama | Wing
Malo Tuitama | Wing
Vuate Karawalevu | Wing
7  | three players | 2

## Participants and squads

[edit]

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]
Canada | BC Place | 54,500  | Vancouver, British Columbia |  Kingsley Jones | Lucas Rumball[10] | 21st  | 22nd
Fiji | HFC Bank Stadium | 15,000  | Suva, Rewa |  Mick Byrne | Tevita Ikanivere[11] | 10th  | 9th
Japan | Kumagaya Rugby Ground | 30,000  | Kumagaya, Saitama |  Eddie Jones | Harumichi Tatekawa[12] | 14th  | 14th
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[13] | 13th  | 13th
Tonga | Teufaiva Sport Stadium | 10,000  | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu |  Tevita Tuʻifua | Ben Tameifuna[14] | 16th  | 16th
United States | Dignity Health Sports Park | 27,000  | Carson, California |  Scott Lawrence | Greg Peterson[15] | 19th  | 19th
Nate Augspurger[16]

### Canada

[edit]

On 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 |  (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
Tyler Matchem | 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

[edit]

On 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 |  (1995-01-21) 21 January 1995 (age 29) | 13  |  Fijian Drua
Tevita Ikanivere (c) | Hooker |  (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 (age 25) | 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 Tuni | Prop |  (2000-06-29)29 June 2000 (aged 24)  | 0  |  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
Ponepati Loganimasi | Fullback |  (1998-03-26)26 March 1998 (aged 26)  | 0  |  Fijian Drua / Fiji sevens

### Japan

[edit]

On 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 |  (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
Isaiah Collins-Mapusua | Back row |  (2000-12-21)21 December 2000 (aged 23)  | 0  | Toyota Verblitz
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
Junta Hamano | Centre |  (2001-05-02)2 May 2001 (aged 23)  | 0  | Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Yusuke Kajimura | Centre |  (1995-09-13)13 September 1995 (aged 28)  | 0  | Yokohama Canon Eagles
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
Taichi Takahashi | Fullback |  (1996-06-24)24 June 1996 (aged 28)  | 1  | Toyota Verblitz
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

[edit]

On 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

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|
|
|

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
Elisapeta Alofipo | Wing |  (1997-12-11)11 December 1997 (aged 26)  | 0  | Samoa sevens
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
Melani Nanai | Fullback |  (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 31)  | 0  |  Vancouver Highlanders
Danny Toala | Fullback |  (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 25)  | 14  |  Moana Pasifika

### Tonga

[edit]

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.[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 |  (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
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 |  (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
Vutulongo Puloka | Lock |  | 1  |
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
Tupou Ma'afu Afungia | Back row |  (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24)  | 0  |  San Diego Legion
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  |  Kumeu
Sam Tuitupou | Fullback |  | 0  | Tonga sevens
Josiah Unga | Fullback |  | 0  |  Marist Brothers Old Boys
Kafaikamoana Vaea | Fullback |  | 0  |

### United States

[edit]

On 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 |  (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
Payton Telea-Ilalio | Prop |  (1998-08-17)17 August 1998 (aged 26)  | 0  |  San Diego Legion
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.

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