Australia
The Wallaroos announced their 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 19 May. [2]
The 2022 Pacific Four Series is the 2nd edition of the Pacific Four Series, an annual rugby union competition contested by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. New Zealand and Australia are joining the competition for the first time, they were expected to compete in 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby decided to go ahead with a soft launch. [1]
Note: Number of caps are indicated as of the first match of the tournament (6 June 2022).
The Wallaroos announced their 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 19 May. [2]
Kevin Rouet named Canada's 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 11 May. [3]
The Black Ferns named their 31-player squad for the series on 4 May. [4] [5] On 19 May, the Black Ferns made three changes to their line-up, Renee Wickliffe, Hazel Tubic and Kelsey Teneti joined the squad with Sylvia Brunt named as a travelling reserve. [6] [7] Patricia Maliepo was replaced due to concussion, while Grace Steinmetz and Carla Hohepa withdrew from the squad because of foot injuries. [6] [7]
The Eagles named their 28-player traveling roster for the Pacific Four Series on 9 May. [8] [9] On 29 May, the Eagles called up Elizabeth Cairns to replace Jenny Kronish due to an unfortunate injury she sustained during a club game, Shelby Lin, McKenzie Hawkins, Amy Talei Bonté and Sam Sullivan were also called up to join the squad. [10] [11] Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Rachel Johnson, Carly Waters, Megan Foster, Gabby Cantorna, Alev Kelter, Charlotte Clapp and Jennine Detiveaux were all unavailable due to commitments to their respective clubs for the Allianz Premier 15s final on June 3. [10] [11] They later joined the squad after the Allianz Premier 15s final. [12]
Notes:
(*) denotes replacements. † Unavailable players.
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