2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2017 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
Date1–15 July 2017
Tournament statistics
Teams3
Matches played3
Attendance26,500 (8,833 per match)
Tries scored13 (4.33 per match)
Top point scorer(s) Flag of Tonga.svg Sonatane Takulua (25)
Top try scorer(s) Flag of Fiji.svg Henry Seniloli (3)
Final
ChampionsFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (4th title)
Runners-upFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
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The 2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the twelfth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union tournament. The 2017 title was contested solely by the Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.

Contents

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

Having not hosted a test match since playing Fiji in June 2009, Tonga was given the go-ahead to host a test match with World Rugby's approval of the revamped Teufaiva Sport Stadium. [3]

Fiji retained their title to win for the third consecutive year.

Table

PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATBLBPts
1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 22005226+2662109
2Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 21014040043015
3Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 20024268−2638011
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: 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 23 March 2017. [4]

Round 1

1 July 2017
15:00 TOT (UTC+13)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg30–26Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Latu 13' c
Pakalani 17' c
Takulua 47' c
Con: Takulua (3/3) 14', 19', 49'
Pen: Takulua (3/3) 12', 33', 42'		Report [5] Try: Levave 30' c
Leiua 65' c
Con: Pisi (2/2) 30', 66'
Pen: Pisi (4/4) 8', 21', 35', 44'
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
FB15 Atieli Pakalani
RW14 David Halaifonua
OC13 Nafi Tuitavake
IC12 Siale Piutau (c)
LW11 Cooper Vuna Sub off.svg 69'
FH10 Latiume Fosita
SH9 Sonatane Takulua
N88 Valentino Mapapalangi Sub off.svg 40'
OF7 Nili Latu
BF6 Daniel Faleafa
RL5 Steve Mafi Sub off.svg 66'
LL4 Leva Fifita
TP3 Siua Halanukonuka Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Paul Ngauamo
LP1 Siegfried Fisiihoi
Replacements:
HK16 Suliasi Taufalele
PR17 Latu Talakai
PR18 Ben Tameifuna Sub on.svg 61'
FL19 Jack Ram Sub on.svg 66'
FL20 Michael Faleafa Sub on.svg 40'
SH21 Leon Fukofuka
FH22 Kali Hala
CE23 Tevita Taufuʻi Sub on.svg 69'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu
FB15 Tim Nanai-Williams
RW14 Alapati Leiua
OC13 Kieron Fonotia Sub off.svg 77'
IC12 Rey Lee-Lo
LW11 David Lemi (c)
FH10 Tusi Pisi Sub off.svg 66'
SH9 Kahn Fotuali'i Sub off.svg 74'
N88 Faifili Levave
OF7 Galu Taufale
BF6 Piula Faʻasalele
RL5 Fa'atiga Lemalu Sub off.svg 61'
LL4 Chris Vui
TP3 Paul Alo-Emile
HK2 Manu Leiataua Sub off.svg 79'
LP1 Nephi Leatigaga Sub off.svg 56'
Replacements:
HK16 Elia Elia Sub on.svg 79'
PR17 Jordan Lay Sub on.svg 56'
PR18 James Lay
LK19 Masalosalo Tutaia Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Taiasina Tuifu'a
SH21 Auvasa Faleali'i Sub on.svg 74'
FH22 D'Angelo Leuila Sub on.svg 66'
CE23 Henry Taefu Sub on.svg 77'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Alama Ieremia

Touch judges:
Nick Briant (New Zealand)
Paul Williams (New Zealand)

Notes:

Round 2

8 July 2017
15:00 TOT (UTC+13)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg10–14Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Try: Fisiihoi 46' c
Con: Takulua (1/1) 47'
Pen: Takulua (1/2) 25'		Report [6] Try: Nakarawa 53' m
Pen: Volavola (3/3) 14', 65', 72'
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
FB15 Atieli Pakalani
RW14 David Halaifonua Sub off.svg 77'
OC13 Siale Piutau (c)
IC12 Tevita Taufuʻi
LW11 Cooper Vuna Sub off.svg 77'
FH10 Latiume Fosita
SH9 Sonatane Takulua
N88 Valentino Mapapalangi Sub off.svg 72'
OF7 Jack Ram Sub off.svg 55'
BF6 Daniel Faleafa Sub off.svg 3'Sub on.svg 11'Cruz Roja.svg 42' to 55'
RL5 Steve Mafi
LL4 Leva Fifita
TP3 Siua Halanukonuka Sub off.svg 55'
HK2 Paul Ngauamo Sub off.svg 72'
LP1 Siegfried Fisiihoi Sub off.svg 62'
Replacements:
HK16 Suliasi Taufalele Sub on.svg 72'
PR17 Latu Talakai Sub on.svg 62'
PR18 Ben Tameifuna Sub on.svg 55'
FL19 Sione Tau Sub on.svg 72'
FL20 Michael Faleafa Sub on.svg 3'Sub off.svg 11'Sub on.svg 42'
SH21 Leon Fukofuka
FH22 Kali Hala Sub on.svg 77'
WG23 Kiti Taimani Vaini Sub on.svg 77'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu
FB15 Timoci Nagusa
RW14 Josua Tuisova Sub off.svg 76'
OC13 Asaeli Tikoirotuma Sub off.svg 61'
IC12 Jale Vatubua
LW11 Patrick Osborne
FH10 Ben Volavola
SH9 Serupepeli Vularika Sub off.svg 34'
N88 Nemani Nagusa
OF7 Akapusi Qera (c)
BF6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu Sub off.svg 61'
RL5 Leone Nakarawa
LL4 Tevita Cavubati Sub off.svg 61'
TP3 Manasa Saulo Sub off.svg 51'
HK2 Sunia Koto Sub off.svg 40'
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 51'Sub on.svg 77'
Replacements:
HK16 Talemaitoga Tuapati Sub on.svg 40'
PR17 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 51'Sub off.svg 77'
PR18 Kalivati Tawake Sub on.svg 51'
LK19 Api Ratuniyarawa Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Viliame Mata Sub on.svg 61'
SH21 Henry Seniloli Sub on.svg 34'
CE22 Vereniki Goneva Sub on.svg 61'
WG23 Benito Masilevu Sub on.svg 76'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee

Touch judges:
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Marius Mitrea (Italy)

Notes:

  • Sione Tau (Tonga) made his international debut.
  • With this Result Fiji guaranteed qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2019 as Oceana 1.

Round 3

15 July 2017
14:00 WST (UTC+13)
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg16–38Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Try: Lemi 20' c
Con: Pisi (1/1) 21'
Pen: Pisi (3/6) 27', 33', 37'		Report [7] Try: Seniloli (3) 10' c, 23' c, 42' c
Vatubua 53' c
Ratuniyarawa 75' c
Con: Volavola (5/5) 11', 24', 43', 54', 76'
Pen: Volavola (1/1) 62'
Apia Park, Apia
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
FB15 Tim Nanai-Williams
RW14 Alapati Leiua
OC13 Kieron Fonotia Sub off.svg 64'
IC12 Rey Lee-Lo
LW11 David Lemi (c)Sub off.svg 73'
FH10 Tusi Pisi
SH9 Kahn Fotuali'i Sub off.svg 76'
N88 Faifili Levave Sub off.svg 57'
OF7 Jack Lam
BF6 Piula Faʻasalele Sub off.svg 67'
RL5 Fa'atiga Lemalu
LL4 Chris Vui
TP3 Paul Alo-Emile Sub off.svg 51'
HK2 Elia Elia Sub off.svg 58'
LP1 Jordan Lay Sub off.svg 76'
Replacements:
HK16 Seilala Lam Sub on.svg 58'
PR17 Nephi Leatigaga Sub on.svg 76'
PR18 James Lay Sub on.svg 51'
FL19 Galu Taufale Sub on.svg 67'
N820 Sanele Vavae Tuilagi Sub on.svg 57'
SH21 Auvasa Faleali'i Sub on.svg 76'
FH22 D'Angelo Leuila Sub on.svg 64'
FB23 Ahsee Tuala Sub on.svg 73'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Alama Ieremia
FB15 Timoci Nagusa Sub off.svg 60'
RW14 Vereniki Goneva
OC13 Asaeli Tikoirotuma Sub off.svg 74'
IC12 Jale Vatubua
LW11 Patrick Osborne
FH10 Ben Volavola
SH9 Henry Seniloli Sub off.svg 76'
N88 Nemani Nagusa
OF7 Akapusi Qera (c)Sub off.svg 66'
BF6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu
RL5 Leone Nakarawa
LL4 Tevita Cavubati Sub off.svg 59'
TP3 Manasa Saulo Sub off.svg 60'
HK2 Talemaitoga Tuapati Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Sunia Koto Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Joeli Veitayaki Jr. Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Kalivati Tawake Sub on.svg 60'
LK19 Api Ratuniyarawa Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Viliame Mata Sub on.svg 66'
SH21 Frank Lomani Sub on.svg 76'
CE22 Eroni Vasiteri Sub on.svg 74'
WG23 Josua Tuisova Sub on.svg 60'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee

Touch judges:
Marius Mitrea (Italy)
Nick Briant (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • James Lay (Samoa) and Frank Lomani (Fiji) made their international debuts.
  • This was Fiji's first win in Samoa since their 17–16 win in 2002.

Squads

NationHead coachCaptain
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee Akapusi Qera
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 Siale Piutau

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 1 July 2017 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.

Fiji

On 9 May, John McKee named an extended squad ahead of Fiji's 2017 June tests against Australia, Italy and Scotland and their Rugby Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July. [8]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)April 15, 1980 (aged 37)54 Flag of France.svg Mâcon
Jale Sassen Hooker (1992-09-06)September 6, 1992 (aged 24)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1985-08-16)August 16, 1985 (aged 31)36 Flag of France.svg Provence
Lee Roy Atalifo Prop (1988-03-10)March 10, 1988 (aged 29)9Unattached
Mosese Ducivaki Prop (1991-02-28)February 28, 1991 (aged 26)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)December 19, 1984 (aged 32)45 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)June 16, 1990 (aged 27)21 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-04-06)April 6, 1989 (aged 28)31 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Kalivati Tawake Prop (1988-11-16)November 16, 1988 (aged 28)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Joeli Veitayaki Jr. Prop (1986-03-14)March 14, 1986 (aged 31)5 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri Highlanders
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)April 2, 1988 (aged 29)42 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Tevita Cavubati Lock (1987-08-12)August 12, 1987 (aged 29)18 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)July 11, 1986 (aged 30)24 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Sikeli Nabou Lock (1988-03-05)March 5, 1988 (aged 29)1 Flag of France.svg Biarritz Olympique
Naulia Dawai Flanker (1987-06-26)June 26, 1987 (aged 30)8 Flag of Ireland.svg Connacht
Viliame Mata Flanker (1991-10-22)October 22, 1991 (aged 25)2 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Akapusi Qera (c) Flanker (1984-04-24)April 24, 1984 (aged 33)57 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Mosese Voka Flanker (1985-06-07)June 7, 1985 (aged 32)4 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)April 20, 1986 (aged 31)33 Flag of France.svg Brive
Peceli Yato Flanker (1993-01-17)January 17, 1993 (aged 24)9 Flag of France.svg Clermont Auvergne
Nemani Nagusa Number 8 (1988-06-21)June 21, 1988 (aged 29)8 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Nikola Matawalu Scrum-half (1989-03-08)March 8, 1989 (aged 28)32 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)June 15, 1989 (aged 28)14 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara Saracens
Serupepeli Vularika Scrum-half (1990-04-29)April 29, 1990 (aged 27)8 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)January 13, 1991 (aged 26)17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Levani Botia Centre (1989-03-14)March 14, 1989 (aged 28)8 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)April 5, 1984 (aged 33)44 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
John Stewart Centre (1988-02-17)February 17, 1988 (aged 29)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Asaeli Tikoirotuma Centre (1986-06-24)June 24, 1986 (aged 31)19 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Jale Vatubua Centre (1991-08-30)August 30, 1991 (aged 25)3 Flag of France.svg Pau
Eroni Vasiteri Centre (1989-05-27)May 27, 1989 (aged 28)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Albert Vulivuli Centre (1985-05-26)May 26, 1985 (aged 32)16 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Benito Masilevu Wing (1989-10-07)October 7, 1989 (aged 27)8 Flag of France.svg Brive
Nemani Nadolo Wing (1988-01-31)January 31, 1988 (aged 29)26 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Timoci Nagusa Wing (1987-07-14)July 14, 1987 (aged 29)26 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Patrick Osborne Wing (1987-06-14)June 14, 1987 (aged 30)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders
Josua Tuisova Wing (1994-02-04)February 4, 1994 (aged 23)1 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)May 15, 1989 (aged 28)18 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Metuisela Talebula Fullback (1991-05-24)May 24, 1991 (aged 26)22 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles

Samoa

On 29 May, Alama Ieremia named a 35-man squad ahead of Samoa's 2017 June tests against New Zealand and Wales and their Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Elia Elia Hooker (1996-01-22)January 22, 1996 (aged 21)3 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)February 18, 1989 (aged 28)5 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Manu Leiataua Hooker (1986-12-26)December 26, 1986 (aged 30)15 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24)May 24, 1990 (aged 27)17 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Paul Alo-Emile Prop (1991-12-22)December 22, 1991 (aged 25)2 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)May 6, 1981 (aged 36)57 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
James Lay Prop (1993-12-16)December 16, 1993 (aged 23)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Whakarewarewa
Jordan Lay Prop (1992-11-05)November 5, 1992 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Whakarewarewa
Nephi Leatigaga Prop (1993-12-05)December 5, 1993 (aged 23)3 Flag of Italy.svg Piacenza
Hisa Sasagi Prop (1987-06-29)June 29, 1987 (aged 30)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern RFC
Bronson Tauakipulu Prop (1996-01-08)January 8, 1996 (aged 21)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northshore
Fa'atiga Lemalu Lock (1989-04-17)April 17, 1989 (aged 28)20 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Masalosalo Tutaia Lock (1984-06-05)June 5, 1984 (aged 33)0 Flag of France.svg Pau
Chris Vui Lock (1993-02-11)February 11, 1993 (aged 24)3 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Piula Faʻasalele Flanker (1988-01-22)January 22, 1988 (aged 29)7 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Alafoti Fa'osiliva Flanker (1985-10-28)October 28, 1985 (aged 31)23 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)November 18, 1987 (aged 29)21 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Faifili Levave Flanker (1986-01-15)January 15, 1986 (aged 31)14 Flag of Japan.svg Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars
Kelly Meafua Flanker (1990-10-16)October 16, 1990 (aged 26)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Harbour
Fa'alemiga Selesele Flanker (1989-02-28)February 28, 1989 (aged 28)5 Flag of Samoa.svg Moataa
Galu Taufale Flanker (1987-03-17)March 17, 1987 (aged 30)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Poneke
Taiasina Tuifu'a Flanker (1984-08-20)August 20, 1984 (aged 32)19 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Sanele Vavae Tuilagi Number 8 (1988-06-15)June 15, 1988 (aged 29)8 Flag of France.svg Carcassonne
Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09)February 9, 1990 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22)May 22, 1982 (aged 35)33 Flag of England.svg Bath
Dwayne Polataivao Scrum-half (1990-07-30)July 30, 1990 (aged 26)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northcote RFC
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)January 18, 1997 (aged 20)6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe RFC
Tila Mealoi Fly-half (1991-06-28)June 28, 1991 (aged 26)1 Flag of Samoa.svg Apia Maroons
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)June 18, 1982 (aged 35)28 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Kieron Fonotia Centre (1988-02-02)February 2, 1988 (aged 29)2 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1986-02-20)February 20, 1986 (aged 31)12 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)September 21, 1988 (aged 28)13 Flag of England.svg Wasps
Henry Taefu Centre (1993-04-02)April 2, 1993 (aged 24)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
David Lemi (c) Wing (1982-02-10)February 10, 1982 (aged 35)49 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Tim Nanai-Williams Wing (1989-06-12)June 12, 1989 (aged 28)6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs
Ken Pisi Wing (1989-02-24)February 24, 1989 (aged 28)13 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Albert Nikoro Fullback (1992-08-07)August 7, 1992 (aged 24)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Scarborough
Ahsee Tuala Fullback (1989-08-23)August 23, 1989 (aged 27)6 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints

Tonga

On 9 June, Tonga named a 35-man extended squad for their 2017 June test against Wales and their Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July. [9]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sione Lea Hooker (1987-01-12)12 January 1987 (aged 30)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Clifton
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 27)10 Flag of France.svg Stade Montois
Suliasi Taufalele Hooker (1988-08-12)12 August 1988 (aged 28)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ardmore Marist
Siegfried Fisiihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 30)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs
Siua Halanukonuka Prop (1986-08-09)9 August 1986 (aged 30)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders
Phil Kite Prop (1993-04-24)24 April 1993 (aged 24)1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Sila Puafisi Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 29)27 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Latu Talakai Prop (1989-12-26)26 December 1989 (aged 27)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Fraser Tech
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 25)1 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Daniel Faleafa Lock (1989-02-13)13 February 1989 (aged 28)11 Flag of France.svg Albi
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 27)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hamilton Old Boys
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 27)21 Flag of France.svg Castres Olympique
Vainanuma Manu Lock (1992-08-01)1 August 1992 (aged 24)0 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist
Harrison Mataele Lock 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Grammar TEC
Michael Faleafa Flanker (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 25)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hikurangi
Nili Latu Flanker (1982-02-19)19 February 1982 (aged 35)53 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Sione Lolohea Flanker 0 Flag of Tonga.svg Silapelu’ua
Otenili Moala Flanker 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hamilton Old Boys
Jack Ram Flanker (1987-01-14)14 January 1987 (aged 30)11 Flag of England.svg Doncaster Knights
Sione Tau Flanker (1989-02-21)21 February 1989 (aged 28)0 Flag of France.svg Agen
Valentino Mapapalangi Number 8 (1993-07-13)13 July 1993 (aged 23)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Kia Toa
Leon Fukofuka Scrum-half (1994-09-08)8 September 1994 (aged 22)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders
Sefo Ma'ake Scrum-half (1991-09-15)15 September 1991 (aged 25)1 Flag of Tonga.svg Havelu Bulldogs
Sonatane Takulua Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 26)21 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Latiume Fosita Fly-half (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 24)22 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Kali Hala Fly-half (1991-03-06)6 March 1991 (aged 26)6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Karaka
Siale Piutau (c) Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 31)28 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Viliami Tahituʻa Centre (1992-09-10)10 September 1992 (aged 24)4 Flag of Japan.svg Yamaha Júbilo
Tevita Taufuʻi Centre (1988-03-21)21 March 1988 (aged 29)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Melville
Tuihakavalu Ika Wing (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 22)0 Flag of Tonga.svg Toloa Old Boys
Atieli Pakalani Wing (1989-08-02)2 August 1989 (aged 27)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Southern Districts
Nafi Tuitavake Wing (1989-01-21)21 January 1989 (aged 28)5 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Kiti Taimani Vaini Wing 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Grammar TEC
Cooper Vuna Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 29)2 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
David Halaifonua Fullback (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 29)22 Flag of England.svg Gloucester

References

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  2. ↑ "Pacific nations get helping hand for 2019". All Blacks. Archived from the original on 2015-11-16. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  3. ↑ "Sport: Tonga expects Teufaiva to host July rugby tests". radionz.co.nz. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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