2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
CountriesFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Tournament format(s) Round-robin
Date11–25 June 2016
Tournament statistics
Teams3
Matches played3
Tries scored12 (4 per match)
Top point scorer(s) Flag of Fiji.svg Seremaia Bai (24)
Top try scorer(s)8 players with 1 try
Final
ChampionsFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (3rd title)
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The 2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the eleventh edition of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (formerly known as the IRB Pacific Nations Cup), an annual international rugby union tournament. The 2016 title was contested by the Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Fiji won title and was undefeated in the two matches the team played.

Contents

Teams competing in previous years, Canada, Japan and the United States were not scheduled to participate in the tournament for 2016 and 2017 due to the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying format. The top two teams on aggregate across the 2016 and 2017 Pacific Nations Cups qualified for Japan 2019, [1] with the team finishing third scheduled to enter the repechage for qualification. [2]

Table

RankTeamGamesPointsTriesTry BonusLosing BonusTable Points
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDiffForAgainst
1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 22004934+1553008
2Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 210146361043004
3Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 20022853–2536011
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

The full match schedule was announced on 19 February 2015. [3]

Round 1

11 June 2016
15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg23–18Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Try: Volavola 45' c
Soqeta 50' m
Radrodro 74' m
Con: Bai (1/3) 46'
Pen: Bai (2/2) 58', 71'		Report [4] Try: Iongi 27' c
Takulua 30' m
Con: Takulua (1/2) 28'
Pen: Takulua (2/2) 20', 56'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15 Samisoni Viriviri
RW14 Patrick Osborne Sub off.svg 53'
OC13 Vereniki Goneva
IC12 Seremaia Bai
LW11 Adriu Delai Sub off.svg 67'
FH10 Ben Volavola
SH9 Nemia Kenatale Sub off.svg 66'
N88 Nemia Soqeta Sub off.svg 55'
OF7 Malakai Ravulo Sub off.svg 12'
BF6 Naulia Dawai
RL5 Leone Nakarawa
LL4 Tevita Cavubati
TP3 Lee Roy Atalifo Sub off.svg 67'
HK2 Sunia Koto (c)
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 74'
Replacements:
HK16 Viliame Veikoso
PR17 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 74'
PR18 Taniela Koroi Sub on.svg 67'
LK19 Savenaca Tabakanalagi Sub on.svg 55'
N820 Eremasi Radrodro Sub on.svg 12'
SH21 Henry Seniloli Sub on.svg 66'
SH22 Serupepeli Vularika Sub on.svg 67'
WG23 Benito Masilevu Sub on.svg 53'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee
FB15 David Halaifonua Yellow card.svg 34' to 45'
RW14 Viliame Iongi
OC13 Nafi Tuitavake Sub off.svg 26'
IC12 Viliami Hakalo Sub off.svg 67'
LW11 Daniel Kilioni
FH10 Latiume Fosita
SH9 Sonatane Takulua
N88 Sione Kalamafoni Sub off.svg 40'
OF7 Jack Ram
BF6 Nili Latu (c)
RL5 Uili Koloʻofai
LL4 Daniel Faleafa Sub off.svg 67'
TP3 Sione Faletau Sub off.svg 53'
HK2 Elvis Taione Sub off.svg 60'
LP1 Eddie Aholelei Sub off.svg 58'Sub on.svg 73'
Replacements:
HK16 Sione Anga’aelangi Sub on.svg 60'
PR17 Kama Sakalia Sub on.svg 58'Sub off.svg 73'
PR18 Fusi Malimali Sub on.svg 53'
FL19 Opeti Fonua Sub on.svg 67'
FL20 Sione Tau Sub on.svg 40'
SH21 Wayne Ngaluafe
CE22 Apakuki Ma’afu Sub on.svg 26'
FB23 Kali Hala Sub on.svg 67'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu

Touch judges:
Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Brendan Pickerill (New Zealand)

Notes:

Round 2

18 June 2016
15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg26–16Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Koto 39' c
Osborne 77' c
Con: Bai (2/2) 40', 78'
Pen: Bai (4/4) 2', 41', 46', 62'		Report [5] Try: Matu'u 33' c
Con: Pisi (1/1) 34'
Pen: Pisi (3/4) 6', 22', 27'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Attendance: 2,063
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
FB15 Samisoni Viriviri
RW14 Waisea Nayacalevu Yellow card.svg 26' to 36'
OC13 Vereniki Goneva
IC12 Eroni Vasiteri Sub off.svg 52'
LW11 Patrick Osborne
FH10 Seremaia Bai
SH9 Henry Seniloli Sub off.svg 51'
N88 Eremasi Radrodro
OF7 Naulia Dawai
BF6 Leone Nakarawa Sub off.svg 78'
RL5 Tevita Cavubati
LL4 Api Ratuniyarawa Sub off.svg 49'
TP3 Lee Roy Atalifo Sub off.svg 63'
HK2 Sunia Koto (c)
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 70'
Replacements:
HK16 Viliame Veikoso
PR17 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 70'
PR18 Taniela Koroi Sub on.svg 63'
FL19 Nemia Soqeta Sub on.svg 49'
N820 Mosese Voka Sub on.svg 78'
SH21 Serupepeli Vularika Sub on.svg 51'
FH22 Ben Volavola Sub on.svg 52'
WG23 Benito Masilevu
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee
FB15 Albert Nikoro
RW14 Fa'atoina Autagavaia
OC13 Rey Lee-Lo
IC12 Faialaga Afamasaga
LW11 David Lemi (c)
FH10 Tusi Pisi Sub off.svg 49'
SH9 Dwayne Polataivao Sub off.svg 58'
N88 Alafoti Fa'osiliva
OF7 Greg Foe
BF6 Faifili Levave Sub off.svg 47'
RL5 Filo Paulo
LL4 Fa'atiga Lemalu
TP3 James Johnston Sub off.svg 30'
HK2 Motu Matu'u Sub off.svg 47'
LP1 Sakaria Taulafo Sub off.svg 69'
Replacements:
HK16 Manu Leiataua Sub on.svg 47'
PR17 Sam Aiono Sub on.svg 30'
PR18 Census Johnston Sub on.svg 69'
FL19 Jeff Lepa
N820 TJ Ioane Sub on.svg 47'
SH21 Pele Cowley Sub on.svg 58'
FH22 Patrick Fa'apale Sub on.svg 49'
WG23 Malu Falaniko
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Alama Ieremia

Touch judges:
JP Doyle (Ireland)
James Leckie (Australia)

Notes:

Round 3

25 June 2016
15:00 WST (UTC+13)
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg30–10Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Try: Penalty try 7' c
Lepa 11' c
Tusitala 77' c
Con: Fa'apale (2/2) 9', 11'
Leuila (1/1) 78'
Pen: Fa'apale (3/5) 16', 29', 33'		Report [6] Try: Fonua 61' c
Con: Takulua (1/1) 61'
Pen: Takulua (1/2) 13'
Apia Park, Apia
Attendance: 5,500
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
FB15 Malu Falaniko
RW14 Fa'atoina Autagavaia
OC13 Paul Perez
IC12 Rey Lee-Lo
LW11 David Lemi (c)
FH10 Patrick Fa'apale Sub off.svg 40'
SH9 Pele Cowley Sub off.svg 55'
N88 Alafoti Fa'osiliva Sub off.svg 68'
OF7 Greg Foe
BF6 Faifili Levave Sub off.svg 55'
RL5 Fa'atiga Lemalu
LL4 Jeff Lepa Sub off.svg 49'
TP3 Census Johnston Sub off.svg 40'
HK2 Manu Leiataua Sub off.svg 49'
LP1 Sakaria Taulafo
Replacements:
HK16 Seilala Lam Sub on.svg 49'
PR17 Sam Aiono Sub on.svg 68'
PR18 Viliamu Afatia Yellow card.svg 65' to 75'Sub on.svg 40'
LK19 Filo Paulo Sub on.svg 49'
N820 TJ Ioane Sub on.svg 55'
WG21 Danny Tusitala Sub on.svg 55'
FB22 D'Angelo Leuila Sub on.svg 40'
FB23 Albert Nikoro
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Alama Ieremia
FB15 David Halaifonua Yellow card.svg 44' to 54'
RW14 Otulea Katoa Yellow card.svg 7' to 17'
OC13 Apakuki Ma’afu
IC12 Latiume Fosita
LW11 Viliame Iongi
FH10 Martin Naufahu Sub off.svg 40'
SH9 Sonatane Takulua
N88 Sione Kalamafoni
OF7 Jack Ram Sub off.svg 35'
BF6 Nili Latu (c)
RL5 Uili Koloʻofai Sub off.svg 50'
LL4 Daniel Faleafa
TP3 Sila Puafisi Sub off.svg 68'
HK2 Elvis Taione Sub off.svg 70'
LP1 Kama Sakalia Sub off.svg 68'
Replacements:
HK16 Sione Anga’aelangi Sub on.svg 70'
PR17 Eddie Aholelei Sub on.svg 68'
PR18 Sione Faletau Sub on.svg 68'
FL19 Opeti Fonua Sub on.svg 50'
FL20 Sione Tau Sub on.svg 35'
SH21 Wayne Ngaluafe
FB22 Viliami Hakalo Sub on.svg 40'
WG23 Daniel Kilioni
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu

Touch judges:
JP Doyle (Ireland)
James Leckie (Australia)

Notes:

Squads

NationHead coachCaptain
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee Sunia Koto
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of New Zealand.svg Alama Ieremia David Lemi
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu Nili Latu

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 11 June 2016 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.

Fiji

On 20 May, Head Coach John McKee announced a 28-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test against Georgia. [7]

On 7 June, Samisoni Viriviri joined the squad. [8]

Winger Adriu Delai and lock Savenaca Tabakanalagi were late additions to the squad ahead of the Tongan fixture on 11 June.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sunia Koto (c) Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 36)46 Flag of France.svg Narbonne
Jale Sassen Hooker (1992-09-06)6 September 1992 (aged 23)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 34)32 Flag of England.svg Doncaster
Lee Roy Atalifo Prop (1988-03-10)10 March 1988 (aged 28)4 Flag of Italy.svg Rovigo Delta
Mesake Doge Prop (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 (aged 23)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri
Taniela Koroi Prop (1990-02-08)February 8, 1990 (aged 26)3 Flag of Italy.svg Mogliano
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 31)39 Flag of France.svg Provence
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 25)13 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Tevita Cavubati Lock (1987-08-12)12 August 1987 (aged 28)12 Flag of England.svg Worcester
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 28)35 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Savenaca Tabakanalagi Lock (1986-08-31)31 August 1986 (aged 29)0 Flag of France.svg Strasbourg
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 29)18 Flag of France.svg Agen
Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 32)36 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Nemia Soqeta Flanker (1985-03-04)4 March 1985 (aged 31)9 Flag of France.svg Biarritz Olympique
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 30)27 Flag of France.svg Brive
Eremasi Radrodro Number 8 0 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 30)37 Flag of Romania.svg Farul Constanța
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)15 June 1989 (aged 26)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Tailevu
Serupepeli Vularika Scrum-half 0 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Seremaia Bai Fly-half (1979-01-04)4 January 1979 (aged 37)50 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 25)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders
Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 32)39 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
John Stewart Centre (1988-02-17)17 February 1988 (aged 28)0 Flag of Japan.svg Sunwolves
Eroni Vasiteri Centre (1989-05-21)21 May 1989 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Agen
Adriu Delai Wing (1984-06-11)11 June 1984 (aged 32)12 Flag of France.svg Stade Montois
Benito Masilevu Wing (1989-10-07)7 October 1989 (aged 26)1 Flag of France.svg Brive
Waisea Nayacalevu Wing (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 25)13 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Patrick Osborne Wing (1987-06-14)14 June 1987 (aged 28)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders
Savenaca Rawaca Wing (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji Sevens
Samisoni Viriviri Wing (1988-04-25)25 April 1988 (aged 28)0 Flag of France.svg Montauban
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 27)13 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle

Samoa

On 10 May, Head Coach Alama Ieremia announced a 40-man extended squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test against Georgia. [9]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)February 18, 1989 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Manu Leiataua Hooker (1986-12-26)December 26, 1986 (aged 29)9 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Motu Matu'u Hooker (1987-04-30)April 30, 1987 (aged 29)31 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24)May 24, 1990 (aged 26)14 Flag of France.svg Agen
Sam Aiono Prop (1989-04-07)April 7, 1989 (aged 27)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Bobbay
Jake Grey Prop (1984-02-17)February 17, 1984 (aged 32)4 Flag of Samoa.svg SCOPA
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)May 6, 1981 (aged 35)52 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
James Johnston Prop (1986-03-06)March 6, 1986 (aged 30)14 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Nu'uuli Lene Prop (1980-02-04)February 4, 1980 (aged 36)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Oriental Rongotai
Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)January 29, 1983 (aged 33)40 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Talaga Alofipo Lock (1992-11-21)November 21, 1992 (aged 23)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaimoso
Piula Fa'asalele Lock (1988-01-22)January 22, 1988 (aged 28)5 Flag of France.svg Castres Olympique
Fa'atiga Lemalu Lock (1989-04-17)April 17, 1989 (aged 27)15 Flag of Japan.svg Sunwolves
Filo Paulo Lock (1987-11-06)November 6, 1987 (aged 28)22 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton Treviso
Oneone Fa'afou Flanker (1992-06-02)June 2, 1992 (aged 24)2 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiala
Alafoti Fa'osiliva Flanker (1985-10-28)October 28, 1985 (aged 30)15 Flag of England.svg Bath
Greg Foe Flanker (1991-12-17)December 17, 1991 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Poneke
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)November 18, 1987 (aged 28)19 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Jeff Lepa Flanker (1991-10-09)October 9, 1991 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Waimea Old Boys
Faifili Levave Flanker (1986-01-15)January 15, 1986 (aged 30)10 Flag of Japan.svg Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars
Elia Elia Number 8 (1996-01-22)January 22, 1996 (aged 20)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg St Thomas College
TJ Ioane Number 8 (1989-05-09)May 9, 1989 (aged 27)8 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Pele Cowley Scrum-half (1993-04-16)April 16, 1993 (aged 23)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Pukekohe
Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09)February 9, 1990 (aged 26)0 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Dwayne Polataivao Scrum-half (1990-07-30)July 30, 1990 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Pakuranga United
Patrick Fa'apale Fly-half (1991-05-03)May 3, 1991 (aged 25)7 Flag of Italy.svg Fiamme Oro
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)June 18, 1982 (aged 33)25 Flag of Japan.svg Sunwolves
Michael Stanley Fly-half (1989-12-29)December 29, 1989 (aged 26)8 Flag of England.svg Old Elthamians
Faialaga Afamasaga Centre (1989-03-05)March 5, 1989 (aged 27)3 Flag of Samoa.svg Apia
Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1986-02-20)February 20, 1986 (aged 30)6 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Paul Perez Centre (1986-07-26)July 26, 1986 (aged 29)15 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Winston Stanley Centre (1989-02-11)February 11, 1989 (aged 27)2 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Alofa Alofa Wing (1991-03-12)March 12, 1991 (aged 25)3 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Fa'atoina Autagavaia Wing (1988-09-18)September 18, 1988 (aged 27)18 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Malu Falaniko Wing (1995-07-18)July 18, 1995 (aged 20)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiala
David Lemi (c) Wing (1982-02-10)February 10, 1982 (aged 34)42 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Isaia Petelo Wing 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Marist St Pats
Danny Tusitala Wing (1991-10-18)October 18, 1991 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ponsonby
D'Angelo Leuila Fullback (1997-01-18)January 18, 1997 (aged 19)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback (1989-06-12)June 12, 1989 (aged 26)5 Flag of Japan.svg Ricoh Black Rams
Albert Nikoro Fullback (1992-08-07)August 7, 1992 (aged 23)0 Flag of Japan.svg Western Force

Tonga

On 3 June, head coach Toutai Kefu announced a 28-man squad ahead of Tonga's June test against Georgia and the Pacific Nations Cup. [10]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sione Angaʻaelangi Hooker (1998-11-07)7 November 1998 (aged 17)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Karaka
Elvis Taione Hooker (1983-05-25)25 May 1983 (aged 33)21 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Eddie Aholelei Prop (1981-12-03)3 December 1981 (aged 34)6 Flag of England.svg London Welsh
Sione Faletau Prop (1988-06-20)20 June 1988 (aged 27)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sydenham
Fusi Malimali Prop (1990-10-01)1 October 1990 (aged 25)0Unattached
Sila Puafisi Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 28)23 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Kama Sakalia Prop (1985-08-23)23 August 1985 (aged 30)6 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist 'Apifo'ou
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 24)0 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Daniel Faleafa Lock (1989-02-13)13 February 1989 (aged 27)4 Flag of France.svg Albi
Uili Koloʻofai Lock (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 33)5 Flag of England.svg Jersey Reds
Opeti Fonua Flanker (1986-05-26)26 May 1986 (aged 30)8 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Sione Kalamafoni Flanker (1988-05-18)18 May 1988 (aged 28)29 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Nili Latu (c) Flanker (1982-02-19)19 February 1982 (aged 34)43 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Jack Ram Flanker (1987-01-14)14 January 1987 (aged 29)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues
Sione Tau Flanker (1989-02-21)21 February 1989 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Agen
Viliami Fihaki Number 8 (1987-01-17)17 January 1987 (aged 29)8 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Mikaele Mafi Number 8 (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 29)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern
Wayne Ngaluafe Scrum-half (1988-10-13)13 October 1988 (aged 27)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Harbour
Sonatane Takulua Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 25)14 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Latiume Fosita Fly-half (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 23)15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Martin Naufahu Fly-half (1990-07-08)8 July 1990 (aged 25)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Footscray
Otulea Katoa Centre (1991-04-26)26 April 1991 (aged 25)7 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Apakuki Maʻafu Centre (1987-10-03)3 October 1987 (aged 28)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Randwick
Nafi Tuitavake Centre (1989-01-29)29 January 1989 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Narbonne
David Halaifonua Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 28)15 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Viliame Iongi Wing (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 26)18 Flag of the United States.svg San Francisco Rush
Daniel Kilioni Wing (1993-02-22)22 February 1993 (aged 23)0 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Viliami Hakalo Fullback (1987-04-12)12 April 1987 (aged 29)6 Flag of England.svg Nottingham
Kali Hala Fullback (1991-03-06)6 March 1991 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Karaka

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