2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
CountriesFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Date9–16 June 2018
Tournament statistics
Teams4
Matches played4
Attendance2,175 (544 per match)
Tries scored23 (5.75 per match)
Top point scorer(s) Flag of Georgia.svg Soso Matiashvili (21)
Top try scorer(s) Flag of Fiji.svg Henry Seniloli (3)
Final
ChampionsFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (5th title)
Runners-upFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
  2017 (Previous)
(Next) 2019  

The 2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the thirteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition. All matches for the 2018 tournament, played over two rounds, were held in Fiji at the ANZ National Stadium in Suva.

Contents

Hosts Fiji and fellow Pacific nations Samoa and Tonga were joined by Georgia who competing for the first time in the tournament. Romania was also initially scheduled to compete for the Cup until Samoa's place in the competition was confirmed in May 2018.

Fiji won the tournament with two wins from their two matches played. Tonga and Georgia placed second and third respectively with one win each.

Standings

RankTeamGamesPointsTriesTry BonusLosing BonusTable Points
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDiffForAgainst
1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 22006137+241052010
2Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 21014334+953015
3Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 21013152–2138004
4Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 20024052–1257011
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 match schedule: [1]

Round 1

9 June 2018
13:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg15–16Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Try: V. Lolohea 71' m
Halaifonua 79' c
Con: Morath (1/1) 79'
Pen: Takulua (1/2) 38'
Report Try: Matiashvili 7' c
Con: Matiashvili (1/1) 8'
Pen: Matiashvili (3/5) 21', 35', 60'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Attendance: 675
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
FB15 Sione Fifita
RW14 David Halaifonua
OC13 Nafi Tuitavake Sub off.svg 17'
IC12 Siale Piutau (c)
LW11 Penikolo Latu Sub off.svg 70'
FH10 Kurt Morath
SH9 Sonatane Takulua Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Nasi Manu
OF7 Fotu Lokotui
BF6 Daniel Faleafa Sub off.svg 56'
RL5 Joe Tuineau
LL4 Leva Fifita Sub off.svg 75'
TP3 David Lolohea Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Paul Ngauamo Sub off.svg 70'
LP1 Siegfried Fisiihoi Sub off.svg 70'
Replacements:
HK16 Sosefo Sakalia Sub on.svg 70'
PR17 David Feao Sub on.svg 70'
PR18 Ben Tameifuna Sub on.svg 62'
N825 Valentino Mapapalangi Sub on.svg 56'
FL26 Michael Faleafa Sub on.svg 75'
SH21 Shinnosuke Tu'umoto'oa Sub on.svg 75'
CE22 Latiume Fosita Sub on.svg 17'
WG23 Viliami Lolohea Sub on.svg 70'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu
FB15 Soso Matiashvili
RW14 Anzor Sitchinava
OC13 Davit Kacharava
IC12 Giorgi Kveseladze Sub off.svg 3'
LW11 Alexander Todua Sub off.svg 65'
FH10 Lasha Khmaladze
SH9 Vasil Lobzhanidze Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Mikheil Gachechiladze Yellow card.svg 46' to 56'
OF7 Otar Giorgadze
BF6 Shalva Sutiashvili Sub off.svg 65'
RL5 Nodar Tcheishvili Sub off.svg 53'
LL4 Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
TP3 Levan Chilachava Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Shalva Mamukashvili Sub off.svg 54'
LP1 Karlen Asieshvili Sub off.svg 67'
Replacements:
HK16 Jaba Bregvadze Sub on.svg 54'Yellow card.svg 78' to 80'
PR17 Giorgi Tetrashvili Sub on.svg 67'
PR18 Irakli Mirtskhulava Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Konstantin Mikautadze Sub on.svg 53'
FL20Saba ShubitidzeSub on.svg 65'
SH21 Giorgi Begadze Sub on.svg 75'
CE22 Lasha Malaghuradze Sub on.svg 3'
FB23 Merab Kvirikashvili Sub on.svg 65'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Milton Haig

Touch judges:
Graham Cooper (Australia)
Cam Stone (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Ian Smith (Australia)

Notes:


9 June 2018
15:30 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg24–22Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (1 BP)
Try: Murimurivalu 25' m
Volavola 32' m
Seniloli 38' c
Goneva 50' c
Con: Volavola (2/4) 39', 51'
Report Try: Matavao 59' c
J. Lam 68' m
Polataivao 78' c
Con: Pisi (1/1) 60'
Tuala (1/2) 79'
Pen: Pisi (1/1) 22'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
FB15 Kini Murimurivalu
RW14 Benito Masilevu Sub off.svg 62'
OC13 Jale Vatubua Yellow card.svg 8' to 18'
IC12 Sevanaia Galala
LW11 Vereniki Goneva Sub off.svg 69'Sub on.svg 77'
FH10 Ben Volavola
SH9 Henry Seniloli Sub off.svg 62'
N88 Akapusi Qera (c)Yellow card.svg 28' to 38'
OF7 Viliame Mata
BF6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu Sub off.svg 55'
RL5 Leone Nakarawa
LL4 Api Ratuniyarawa Sub off.svg 76'
TP3 Manasa Saulo Sub off.svg 76'
HK2 Talemaitoga Tuapati Sub off.svg 67'
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 50'Sub on.svg 69'Sub off.svg 77'
Replacements:
HK16 Veremalua Vugakoto Sub on.svg 67'
PR17 Eroni Mawi Yellow card.svg 67' to 77'Sub on.svg 50'
PR18 Ropate Rinakama Sub on.svg 76'
LK19 Sikeli Nabou Sub on.svg 76'
N820 Nemani Nagusa Sub on.svg 55'
SH21 Serupepeli Vularika Sub on.svg 62'
FH22 Alivereti Veitokani Sub on.svg 62'
WG23 Timoci Nagusa
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee
FB15 Ahsee Tuala
RW14 Ed Fidow
OC13 Rey Lee-Lo Sub off.svg 28'Sub on.svg 40'
IC12 Alapati Leiua
LW11 Sinoti Sinoti Sub off.svg 49'
FH10 Tusi Pisi Sub off.svg 70'
SH9 Melani Matavao Sub off.svg 70'
N88 Mat Luamanu Sub off.svg 49'
OF7 Jack Lam
BF6 Piula Faʻasalele
RL5 Chris Vui (c)
LL4 Josh Tyrell Sub off.svg 61'
TP3 Paul Alo-Emile Sub off.svg 55'
HK2 Motu Matu'u Sub off.svg 61'
LP1 Logovi'i Mulipola Sub off.svg 40'
Replacements:
HK16 Seilala Lam Sub on.svg 61'
PR17 Jordan Lay Sub on.svg 40'
PR18 Viliamu Afatia Sub on.svg 55'
LK19 Joe Tekori Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 TJ Ioane Sub on.svg 49'
SH21 Dwayne Polataivao Sub on.svg 70'
FH22 Rodney Iona Sub on.svg 70'
WG23 Paul Perez Sub on.svg 28'Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 49'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Fuimaono Tafua

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Jordan Way (Australia)
Television match official:
Ian Smith (Australia)

Notes:

Round 2

16 June 2018
13:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg28–18Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Lolohea 6' c
Vuna 18' c
Latu 59' m
Con: Takulua (2/3) 7', 19'
Pen: Takulua (3/3) 31', 49', 58'
Report Try: Fidow 75' m
Matavao 80' c
Con: Pisi (1/2) 80'
Pen: Tuala (2/2) 13', 23'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
FB15 David Halaifonua Sub off.svg 51'
RW14 Viliami Lolohea
OC13 Nafi Tuitavake
IC12 Siale Piutau (c)Cruz Roja.svg 8' to 13'
LW11 Cooper Vuna
FH10 Kurt Morath
SH9 Sonatane Takulua
N88 Nasi Manu Sub off.svg 53'
OF7 Fotu Lokotui
BF6 Steve Mafi
RL5 Joe Tuineau Sub off.svg 48'
LL4 Leva Fifita
TP3 Siua Halanukonuka Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Paul Ngauamo Yellow card.svg 79' to 80'
LP1 Siegfried Fisiihoi Sub off.svg 72'
Replacements:
HK16 Sosefo Sakalia Yellow card.svg 68' to 78'Sub on.svg 67'
PR17 David Feao Sub on.svg 72'
PR18 Ben Tameifuna Sub on.svg 54'
N825 Valentino Mapapalangi Sub on.svg 48'Sub off.svg 67'
FL26 Maama Vaipulu Sub on.svg 53'
SH21 Shinnosuke Tu'umoto'oa
CE22 Latiume Fosita Sub on.svg 8'Sub off.svg 13'
WG23 Penikolo Latu Sub on.svg 51'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu
FB15 Ahsee Tuala Sub off.svg 63'
RW14 Paul Perez
OC13 Alofa Alofa Sub off.svg 61'
IC12 Alapati Leiua
LW11 Sinoti Sinoti
FH10 Tusi Pisi
SH9 Dwayne Polataivao Sub off.svg 54'
N88 Jack Lam Sub off.svg 71'
OF7 TJ Ioane
BF6 Piula Faʻasalele
RL5 Chris Vui (c)
LL4 Joe Tekori Sub off.svg 54'
TP3 Viliamu Afatia Sub off.svg 67'
HK2 Seilala Lam Sub off.svg 67'
LP1 Jordan Lay Sub off.svg 40'
Replacements:
HK16 Elia Elia Sub on.svg 67'
PR17 James Lay Sub on.svg 67'
PR18 Paul Alo-Emile Sub on.svg 40'
LK19 Brandon Nansen Sub on.svg 54'
FL20 Ofisa Treviranus Sub on.svg 71'
SH21 Melani Matavao Sub on.svg 54'
FH22 Rodney Iona Sub on.svg 63'
WG23 Ed Fidow Sub on.svg 61'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Fuimaono Tafua

Touch judges:
Graham Cooper (Australia)
Cam Stone (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)


16 June 2018
15:30 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg37–15Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Try: Seniloli (2) 14' m, 17' m
Vatubua 49' c
Lomani (2) 62' c, 78' m
Radradra 80+3' m
Con: Nadolo (2/4) 50', 63'
Pen: Nadolo (1/1) 55'
Report Try: Kolelishvili 23' c
Todua 39' m
Con: Matiashvili (1/2) 24'
Pen: Matiashvili (1/2) 9'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15 Kini Murimurivalu Sub off.svg 66'
RW14 Vereniki Goneva
OC13 Semi Radradra
IC12 Jale Vatubua Sub off.svg 78'
LW11 Nemani Nadolo
FH10 Ben Volavola
SH9 Henry Seniloli Sub off.svg 61'
N88 Viliame Mata Sub off.svg 61'
OF7 Akapusi Qera (c)
BF6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu
RL5 Leone Nakarawa
LL4 Api Ratuniyarawa Sub off.svg 72'
TP3 Manasa Saulo Sub off.svg 64'
HK2 Veremalua Vugakoto Sub off.svg 78'
LP1 Campese Ma'afu Sub off.svg 71'
Replacements:
HK16 Ratunaisa Navuma Sub on.svg 78'
PR17 Eroni Mawi Sub on.svg 71'
PR18 Mosese Ducivaki Sub on.svg 64'
LK19 Sikeli Nabou Sub on.svg 72'
N820 Nemani Nagusa Sub on.svg 61'
SH21 Frank Lomani Sub on.svg 61'
FH22 Alivereti Veitokani Sub on.svg 78'
WG23 Timoci Nagusa Sub on.svg 66'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee
FB15 Soso Matiashvili
RW14 Tamaz Mchedlidze Sub off.svg 68'
OC13 Davit Kacharava
IC12 Lasha Malaghuradze Sub off.svg 66'
LW11 Alexander Todua
FH10 Lasha Khmaladze
SH9 Vasil Lobzhanidze Sub off.svg 55'
N88 Otar Giorgadze Sub off.svg 52'
OF7 Viktor Kolelishvili
BF6 Giorgi Tsutskiridze
RL5 Konstantin Mikautadze Sub off.svg 52'
LL4 Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
TP3 Levan Chilachava Sub off.svg 40'
HK2 Shalva Mamukashvili Sub off.svg 71'
LP1 Karlen Asieshvili Sub off.svg 55'
Replacements:
HK16 Giorgi Chkoidze Sub on.svg 71'
PR17 Zurab Zhvania Sub on.svg 55'
PR18 Giorgi Melikidze Sub on.svg 40'
LK19 Nodar Tcheishvili Sub on.svg 52'
LK20 Shalva Sutiashvili Sub on.svg 52'
SH21 Giorgi Begadze Sub on.svg 55'
CE22 Giorgi Kveseladze Sub on.svg 66'
FB23 Merab Kvirikashvili Sub on.svg 68'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Milton Haig

Touch judges:
Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Jordan Way (Australia)
Television match official:
Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Semi Radradra (Fiji) made his international debut.
  • This was Fiji's largest winning margin over Georgia, surpassing the 5-point difference set in 2012, and their first win over Georgia in Fiji.

Statistics

Squads

NationHead coachCaptain
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee Akapusi Qera
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Flag of New Zealand.svg Milton Haig Giorgi Nemsadze
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Fuimaono Tafua Chris Vui
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Tonga.svg Toutai Kefu Siale Piutau

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 9 June 2018 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.

Fiji

On 30 May, John McKee finalised a 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Tonga. [2]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Ratunaisa Navuma Hooker 1 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1985-08-16)August 16, 1985 (aged 32)41 Flag of France.svg Provence
Veremalua Vugakoto Hooker (1997-12-29)December 29, 1997 (aged 20)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Mosese Ducivaki Prop (1991-02-28)February 28, 1991 (aged 27)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)December 19, 1984 (aged 33)50 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)June 2, 1996 (aged 22)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)June 16, 1990 (aged 27)24 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Ropate Rinakama Prop (1988-01-17)January 17, 1988 (aged 30)2 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-04-06)April 6, 1989 (aged 29)35 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Kalivati Tawake Prop (1988-11-16)November 16, 1988 (aged 29)7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Sikeli Nabou Lock (1988-03-05)March 5, 1988 (aged 30)4 Flag of France.svg Biarritz Olympique
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)April 2, 1988 (aged 30)47 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)July 11, 1986 (aged 31)28 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Albert Tuisue Lock (1993-06-06)June 6, 1993 (aged 25)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Harbour
Viliame Mata Flanker (1991-10-22)October 22, 1991 (aged 26)4 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Akapusi Qera (c) Flanker (1984-04-24)April 24, 1984 (aged 34)62 Flag of France.svg Agen
Mosese Voka Flanker (1985-06-07)June 7, 1985 (aged 33)5 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)April 20, 1986 (aged 32)37 Flag of France.svg Brive
Nemani Nagusa Number 8 (1988-06-21)June 21, 1988 (aged 29)13 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)April 18, 1996 (aged 22)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Naitasiri
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)June 15, 1989 (aged 28)19 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara Saracens
Serupepeli Vularika Scrum-half (1990-04-29)April 29, 1990 (aged 28)9 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Alivereti Veitokani Fly-half (1992-11-02)November 2, 1992 (aged 25)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Namosi
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)January 13, 1991 (aged 27)22 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Sevanaia Galala Centre (1993-01-29)January 29, 1993 (aged 25)0 Flag of France.svg Brive
Semi Radradra Centre (1992-06-13)June 13, 1992 (aged 25)0 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Jale Vatubua Centre (1991-08-30)August 30, 1991 (aged 26)7 Flag of France.svg Pau
Vereniki Goneva Wing (1984-04-05)April 5, 1984 (aged 34)49 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Benito Masilevu Wing (1989-10-07)October 7, 1989 (aged 28)9 Flag of France.svg Brive
Nemani Nadolo Wing (1988-01-31)January 31, 1988 (aged 30)28 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Timoci Nagusa Wing (1987-07-14)July 14, 1987 (aged 30)31 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Josua Tuisova Wing (1994-02-04)February 4, 1994 (aged 24)5 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)May 15, 1989 (aged 29)21 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle

Georgia

On 1 June, Head Coach Milton Haig finalised a 32-man touring squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Japan.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Jaba Bregvadze Hooker (1987-04-24)24 April 1987 (aged 31)49 Flag of Japan.svg Sunwolves
Giorgi Chkoidze Hooker (1991-05-17)17 May 1991 (aged 27)4 Flag of Georgia.svg Jiki Gori
Shalva Mamukashvili Hooker (1990-10-02)2 October 1990 (aged 27)55 Flag of Georgia.svg Locomotive
Karlen Asieshvili Prop (1987-04-21)21 April 1987 (aged 31)31 Flag of France.svg Brive
Levan Chilachava Prop (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 26)39 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Giorgi Melikidze Prop (1996-05-24)24 May 1996 (aged 22)8 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Irakli Mirtskhulava Prop (1988-12-22)22 December 1988 (aged 29)11 Flag of France.svg Oyonnax
Giorgi Tetrashvili Prop (1993-08-31)31 August 1993 (aged 24)9 Flag of France.svg Agen
Zurab Zhvania Prop (1991-10-17)17 October 1991 (aged 26)33 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Konstantin Mikautadze Lock (1991-07-01)1 July 1991 (aged 26)54 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Giorgi Nemsadze (c) Lock (1984-09-26)26 September 1984 (aged 33)82 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Shalva Sutiashvili Lock (1984-01-24)24 January 1984 (aged 34)67 Flag of France.svg Angouleme
Nodar Tcheishvili Lock (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 27)12 Flag of France.svg Chambéry
Otar Giorgadze Flanker (1996-03-02)2 March 1996 (aged 22)11 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Viktor Kolelishvili Flanker (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 28)48 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Guram Shengelia Flanker (1992-10-10)10 October 1992 (aged 25)2 Flag of Georgia.svg Jiki Gori
Saba Shubitidze Flanker (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 24)10 Flag of Georgia.svg Academy
Giorgi Tsutskiridze Flanker (1996-10-26)26 October 1996 (aged 21)8 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Mikheil Gachechiladze Number 8 (1990-12-24)24 December 1990 (aged 27)6 Flag of Russia.svg Enisei-STM
Giorgi Begadze Scrum-half (1986-03-04)4 March 1986 (aged 32)60 Flag of Georgia.svg Locomotive
Vasil Lobzhanidze Scrum-half (1996-10-14)14 October 1996 (aged 21)33 Flag of France.svg Brive
Vazha Khutsishvili Scrum-half (1993-03-27)27 March 1993 (aged 25)24 Flag of Georgia.svg Kharebi
Revaz Jinchvelashvili Fly-half (1995-08-18)18 August 1995 (aged 22)8 Flag of Georgia.svg Armazi
Lasha Khmaladze Fly-half (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 30)63 Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi
Davit Kacharava Centre (1985-01-16)16 January 1985 (aged 33)109 Flag of Russia.svg Enisei-STM
Giorgi Kveseladze Centre (1997-11-11)11 November 1997 (aged 20)8 Flag of Georgia.svg Armazi
Lasha Malaghuradze Centre (1986-01-02)2 January 1986 (aged 32)84 Flag of Russia.svg Krasny Yar
Tamaz Mchedlidze Centre (1993-03-17)17 March 1993 (aged 25)47 Flag of France.svg Agen
Soso Matiashvili Wing (1993-01-27)27 January 1993 (aged 25)10 Flag of Georgia.svg Lelo Saracens
Alexander Todua Wing (1987-11-02)2 November 1987 (aged 30)72 Flag of Georgia.svg Lelo Saracens
Anzor Sitchinava Wing (1995-09-08)8 September 1995 (aged 22)7 Flag of Georgia.svg Academy
Merab Kvirikashvili Fullback (1983-12-27)27 December 1983 (aged 34)111 Flag of Georgia.svg Lelo Saracens
Beka Tsiklauri Fullback (1989-02-09)9 February 1989 (aged 29)30 Flag of Georgia.svg Locomotive

Samoa

On 22 May, Titimaea Tafua named a 28-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and Samoa's 2019 Rugby World Cup two-test play-off series against a yet to be decided team.

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

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Elia Elia Hooker (1996-01-22)22 January 1996 (aged 22)5 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 29)6 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Motu Matu'u Hooker (1987-04-30)30 April 1987 (aged 31)12 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-03-24)24 March 1990 (aged 28)17 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Paul Alo-Emile Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 26)4 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
James Lay Prop (1993-12-16)16 December 1993 (aged 24)4 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Jordan Lay Prop (1992-11-05)5 November 1992 (aged 25)5 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Logovi'i Mulipola Prop (1987-03-11)11 March 1987 (aged 31)20 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Brandon Nansen Lock (1993-11-03)3 November 1993 (aged 24)1 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Joe Tekori Lock (1983-12-17)17 December 1983 (aged 34)34 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Josh Tyrell Lock (1990-10-16)16 October 1990 (aged 27)2 Flag of England.svg Doncaster Knights
Chris Vui (c) Lock (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 25)8 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Piula Faʻasalele Flanker (1988-01-22)22 January 1988 (aged 30)12 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
TJ Ioane Flanker (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 (aged 29)13 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Ofisa Treviranus Flanker (1984-03-30)30 March 1984 (aged 34)38 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 30)25 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Mat Luamanu Number 8 (1988-03-04)4 March 1988 (aged 30)0 Flag of England.svg Harlequin
Melani Matavao Half-back (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 22)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Harbour RFC
Dwayne Polataivao Half-back (1990-07-30)30 July 1990 (aged 27)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northcote RFC
Rodney Iona First five-eighth (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 26)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Tusi Pisi First five-eighth (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 35)30 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1986-02-20)20 February 1986 (aged 32)17 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 29)18 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Alofa Alofa Wing (1991-03-12)12 March 1991 (aged 27)3 Flag of England.svg Harlequin
Ed Fidow Wing (1993-09-11)11 September 1993 (aged 24)0 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
Paul Perez Wing (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 31)22 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Sinoti Sinoti Wing (1985-09-09)9 September 1985 (aged 32)5 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Ahsee Tuala Fullback (1989-08-23)23 August 1989 (aged 28)10 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints

Tonga

On 21 May, Toutai Kefu named a 30-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Fiji. [3]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sione Lea Hooker (1987-01-12)12 January 1987 (aged 31)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Clifton
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 28)12 Flag of France.svg Agen
Sosefo Sakalia Hooker (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 26)2 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Paea Faʻanunu Prop (1988-11-04)4 November 1988 (aged 29)7 Flag of France.svg Dax
David Feao Prop (1990-10-06)6 October 1990 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Narbonne
Vunipola Fifita Prop (1996-02-28)28 February 1996 (aged 22)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Souths
Siegfried Fisiihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 31)2 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Siua Halanukonuka Prop (1986-08-09)9 August 1986 (aged 31)6 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
David Lolohea Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 26)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Harbour
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 26)3 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Daniel Faleafa Lock (1989-02-13)13 February 1989 (aged 29)15 Flag of France.svg Colomiers
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 28)5 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 28)25 Flag of France.svg Castres
Joe Tuineau Lock (1981-08-18)18 August 1981 (aged 36)28 Flag of France.svg Dax
Michael Faleafa Flanker (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 26)3 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Fotu Lokotui Flanker (1992-03-19)19 March 1992 (aged 26)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Patumahoe
Maama Vaipulu Flanker (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 28)2 Flag of France.svg Castres
Nasi Manu Number 8 (1988-08-15)15 August 1988 (aged 29)0 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Valentino Mapapalangi Number 8 (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 24)6 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Sonatane Takulua Half-back (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 27)25 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Shinnosuke Tu'umoto'oa Half-back (1994-06-11)11 June 1994 (aged 23)1 Flag of Japan.svg NEC Green Rockets
Kurt Morath First five-eighth (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 33)30 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Warriors
George Taina First five-eighth (1995-10-21)21 October 1995 (aged 22)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Pakuranga United
Latiume Fosita Centre (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 25)24 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Siale Piutau (c) Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 32)32 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Nafi Tuitavake Centre (1989-01-21)21 January 1989 (aged 29)8 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Sione Fifita Wing (1990-04-17)17 April 1990 (aged 28)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta
Penikolo Latu Wing (1993-06-17)17 June 1993 (aged 24)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg University of Waikato
Viliami Lolohea Wing (1993-07-04)4 July 1993 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Cooper Vuna Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 30)6 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
David Halaifonua Fullback (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 30)25 Flag of England.svg Gloucester

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