2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
CountriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Date2–16 July 2022
Tournament statistics
Teams4
Matches played4
Tries scored28 (7 per match)
Top point scorer(s)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Lonergan (24 points)
Top try scorer(s)Flag of Samoa.svg Ray Niuia (3 tries)
Final
ChampionsFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (4th title)
Runners-upFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A
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The 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the fifteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition and the first since 2019, with a 2-year lay-off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1]

Contents

Four teams competed, with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all returning to the competition with the addition of Australia A who re-joined the competition for the first time since 2008. [2]

Fiji hosted the entire tournament for the first time since 2018, with Suva and Lautoka hosting matches over three Saturdays in the July test window. [1] [3] The competition will be played in a round-robin format with the Pacific Nations Cup winner determined by the highest number of competition points at the end of the tournament, with a win worth four points, a draw two points and bonus points for scoring four or more tries or losing by seven points or less. [1] [3]

Samoa won the title after winning all three games, the fourth time that they have done this and the first since a joint title in 2014 and an individual title in 2012.

Standings

RankTeamGamesPointsTriesTry BonusLosing BonusTable Points
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDiff ForAgainst
1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 33008864+241282014
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A 32019771+2613113112
3Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 31027455+19106116
4Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 300340109–69515000
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

Round 1

2 July 2022
13:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(2 BP) Australia A  Flag of Australia (converted).svg26–31Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (1 BP)
Try: McReight (2) 23' c, 55' c
Lonergan 52' m
Tuttle 75' c
Con: Lonergan (2/3) 24', 56'
Hodge (1/1) 76'		 Report Try: S. Lam 4' c
Ah Wong (2) 20' m, 77' m
Leuila 27' c
Taumateine 68' c
Con: Iona (3/5) 5', 27', 70'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

Notes:

2 July 2022
15:30 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg36–0Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Try: Ratuva 7' c
Wainiqolo 11' m
Ravouvou 25' c
Tuicuvu 56' c
Habosi 63' c
Con: Tela (4/5) 8', 26', 57', 64'
Pen: Tuicuvu (1/1) 38'		 Report
ANZ National Stadium, Suva
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Notes:

Round 2

9 July 2022
12:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg34–18Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Try: Niuia (3) 35' c, 46' m, 52' m
Manu 63' c
McFarland 77' c
Con: Alatimu (2/4) 36', 64'
Leuila (1/1) 78'
Pen: Alatimu (1/1) 19'		 Report Try: F. Paea 21' m
Poloniati 28' c
Con: Faiva (1/2) 29'
Pen: Faiva (2/2) 5', 8'
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Referee: Graham Cooper (Australia)

Notes:

9 July 2022
15:30 FJT (UTC+12)
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg18–32Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A (1 BP)
Try: Tamanivalu 24' m
Botia 34' m
Ratuniyarawa 56' m
Pen: Tela (1/1) 8'		 Report Try: Sinclair 13' c
Pietsch 28'
Daugunu 47' c
Williams 63' c
Con: Lonergan (3/3) 14', 48', 64'
Pen: Lonergan (2/2) 19', 70'
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

Round 3

16 July 2022
13:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg22–39Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A (1 BP)
Try: Moli (2) 3' m, 51' c
Fonokalafi 69' c
Con: Havili (2/3) 52', 70'
Pen: Havili (1/2) 39'		 Report Try: Daugunu (2) 14' m, 60' c
Gleeson 41' c
Stewart 45' c
Tuttle 73' c
Con: Lonergan (3/4) 42', 46', 61'
Donaldson (1/1) 74'
Pen: Lonergan (2/2) 6', 37'
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
16 July 2022
15:30 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg20–23Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Tuisue 20' c
Lomani 30' c
Con: Volavola (2/2) 21', 32'
Pen: Volavola (2/3) 40', 51'		 Report Try: Lam (2) 43' c, 70' c
Con: Iona (2/2) 44', 71'
Pen: Iona (3/4) 14', 55', 64'
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Referee: Jordan Way (Australia)

Notes:

  • Michael Curry (Samoa) made his international debut.
  • This is the first time that Samoa has beaten Fiji since 2014.

Player statistics

Squads

NationHead coachCaptain
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia A Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Gilmore Ryan Lonergan
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of New Zealand.svg Vern Cotter Waisea Nayacalevu
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Seilala Mapusua Michael Alaalatoa
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toutai Kefu Sonatane Takulua

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 2 July 2022 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.

Australia A

On 15 June, Australia A named a 29-man squad for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup. [4]

On 17 June, Hugh Sinclair joined the squad to replace Ryan McCauley who withdrew from the squad, whilst James Tuttle also joined the squad.

On 20 June, Harry Johnson-Holmes joined up with the Wallabies squad for their test series against England.

On 24 June, Ned Hanigan joined up with the Wallabies squad as injury cover for Jed Holloway.

As a result of Johnson-Holmes Wallabies called up and subsequent injury, Archer Holz was called up to the squad. Hudson Creighton also joined up with the squad.

On 5 July, Reece Hodge joined up with the Wallabies, with Lawson Creighton replacing Hodge in the 'A' side.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Matt Faessler Hooker (1998-12-21)21 December 1998 (aged 23)0 Reds
Feleti Kaitu'u Hooker (1994-12-30)30 December 1994 (aged 27)3 Western Force
Billy Pollard Hooker (2001-12-09)9 December 2001 (aged 20)0 Brumbies
Feao Fotuaika Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 29)9 Reds
Matt Gibbon Prop (1995-06-03)3 June 1995 (aged 27)0 Rebels
Archer Holz Prop 20000 Brumbies
Harry Hoopert Prop (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 23)0 Reds
Harry Johnson-Holmes Prop (1997-03-02)2 March 1997 (aged 25)1 Waratahs
Tom Robertson Prop (1994-08-28)28 August 1994 (aged 27)26 Western Force
Ned Hanigan Lock (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 27)25 Waratahs
Ryan McCauley Lock (1997-06-08)8 June 1997 (aged 25)0 Western Force
Jackson Pugh Lock (2000-02-03)3 February 2000 (aged 22)0 Western Force
Ryan Smith Lock (1996-09-30)30 September 1996 (aged 25)0 Reds
Tim Anstee Back row (1997-05-19)19 May 1997 (aged 25)0 Western Force
Langi Gleeson Back row (2001-07-21) 21 July 2001 (age 23)0 Waratahs
Will Harris Back row (2000-06-08)8 June 2000 (aged 22)0 Waratahs
Hugh Sinclair Back row (1992-09-22)22 September 1992 (aged 29)0 Waratahs
Fraser McReight Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 23)2 Reds
Seru Uru Back row (1997-01-03)3 January 1997 (aged 25)0 Reds
Ryan Lonergan (c) Scrum-half (1995-04-06)6 April 1995 (aged 27)0 Brumbies
James Tuttle Scrum-half (1996-05-13)13 May 1996 (aged 26)0 Rebels
Ben Donaldson Fly-half (1999-04-04)4 April 1999 (aged 23)0 Waratahs
Tane Edmed Fly-half (2000-08-16)16 August 2000 (aged 21)0 Waratahs
Hudson Creighton Centre 0 Reds
Lalakai Foketi Centre (1994-12-22)22 December 1994 (aged 27)1 Waratahs
Hamish Stewart Centre (1998-03-03)3 March 1998 (aged 24)0 Reds
Filipo Daugunu Wing (1995-02-03)3 February 1995 (aged 27)7 Reds
Andy Muirhead Wing (1993-07-08)8 July 1993 (aged 28)7 Brumbies
Mark Nawaqanitawase Wing (2000-09-11)11 September 2000 (aged 21)0 Waratahs
Dylan Pietsch Wing (1998-04-23)23 April 1998 (aged 24)0 Waratahs
Jock Campbell Fullback (1995-05-17)17 May 1995 (aged 27)0 Reds
Lawson Creighton Fullback (1998-07-21)21 July 1998 (aged 23)0 Reds
Reece Hodge Fullback (1994-08-26)26 August 1994 (aged 27)54 Rebels
Jake Strachan Fullback (1996-12-25)25 December 1996 (aged 25)0 Western Force

Fiji

On 6 June, a 34-man squad was named for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup. [5] [6]

On 29 June, Kitione Kamikamica joined up with the squad as cover for Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Mesu Dolokoto Hooker (1995-01-21)21 January 1995 (aged 27)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Tevita Ikanivere Hooker (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 22)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Sam Matavesi Hooker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 30)20 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Mesake Doge Prop (1993-01-04)4 January 1993 (aged 29)7 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Haereiti Hetet Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 24)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 26)17 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-05-06)6 May 1989 (aged 33)47 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Luke Tagi Prop (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 25)4 Flag of France.svg Provence
Temo Mayanavanua Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 24)5 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 22)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Tevita Ratuva Lock (1995-05-08)8 May 1995 (aged 27)11 Flag of France.svg Brive
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 35)38 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Lock (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Levani Botia Back row (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 33)21 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Back row (1998-04-12)12 April 1998 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Kitione Kamikamica Back row (1996-04-27)27 April 1996 (aged 26)1 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Mesu Kunavula Back row (1995-10-31)31 October 1995 (aged 26)6 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Rusiate Nasove Back row (1995-10-27)27 October 1995 (aged 26)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 29)13 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Simione Kuruvoli Scrum-half (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 23)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 26)19 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Teti Tela Fly-half (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 31)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 31)42 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Vilimoni Botitu Centre (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 24)3 Flag of France.svg Castres Olympique
Waisea Nayacalevu (c) Centre (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 32)28 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Kalaveti Ravouvou Centre (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Seta Tamanivalu Centre (1992-07-23)23 July 1992 (aged 29)0 Flag of Japan.svg Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Apisalome Vota Centre (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 25)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Vinaya Habosi Wing (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 22)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Josua Tuisova Wing (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 28)17 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Manasa Mataele Wing (1996-11-27)27 November 1996 (aged 25)2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Jiuta Wainiqolo Wing (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 23)1 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 22)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Seta Tuicuvu Fullback (1995-09-07)7 September 1995 (aged 26)7 Flag of France.svg Brive

Samoa

On 2 June, the following 30 players were called up for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup [7] [8] with Olajuwon Noah later being added to the squad.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 33)17 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Ray Niuia Hooker (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 31)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Andrew Tuala Hooker (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 31)0 Flag of the United States.svg LA Giltinis
Michael Alaalatoa (c) Prop (1991-08-28)28 August 1991 (aged 30)7 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Sef Fa'agase Prop (1991-03-05)5 March 1991 (aged 31)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Marco Fepulea'i Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 27)0 Flag of the United States.svg LA Giltinis
Aki Seiuli Prop (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 29)0 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Kalolo Tuiloma Prop (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 32)2 Flag of the United States.svg Rugby New York
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 28)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 26)2 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 24)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Chris Vui Lock (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 29)18 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Jack Lam Back row (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 34)40 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Fritz Lee Back row (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 33)0 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Alamanda Motuga Back row (1994-09-11)11 September 1994 (aged 27)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Olajuwon Noah Back row (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 32)2 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Henry Stowers Back row (1995-03-03)3 March 1995 (aged 27)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Jordan Taufua Back row (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 30)0 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Ere Enari Scrum-half (1997-05-30)30 May 1997 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09)9 February 1990 (aged 32)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 25)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
AJ Alatimu Fly-half (1993-03-25)25 March 1993 (aged 29)6 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Seawolves
Rodney Iona Fly-half (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 30)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 25)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Nigel Ah Wong Centre (1990-05-30)30 May 1990 (aged 32)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues
Duncan Paia'aua Centre (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 27)0 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Henry Taefu Centre (1993-04-02)2 April 1993 (aged 29)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Danny Toala Centre (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 23)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Ed Fidow Wing (1993-09-11)11 September 1993 (aged 28)14 Flag of the United States.svg Rugby New York
Neria Fomai Wing (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 30)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Lolagi Visinia Fullback (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 29)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika

Tonga

On 27 May, the following 31 players were called up for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup as well as the 2023 Rugby World Cup Asia/Pacific play-off qualifier. [9]

On 3 June, Sione Havili was called up to the squad. [10] [11]

On the 16th of June, Lopeti Timani was called up to the squad.

Feao Fotuaika, Semisi Paea, Otumaka Mausia, Aisea Halo, and Telusa Veainu were called up to the squad.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Jay Fonokalafi Hooker (1995-12-09)9 December 1995 (aged 26)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Takapuna
Siua Maile Hooker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 25)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes
Sam Moli Hooker (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 23)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Joe Apikotoa Prop (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 35)15 Flag of France.svg Pau
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 27)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
David Lolohea Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 30)2 Flag of France.svg Provence
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 30)18 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
Siate Tokolahi Prop (1992-03-16)16 March 1992 (aged 30)0 Flag of France.svg Pau
Feao Fotuaika Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 29)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 32)22 IRFU flag.svg Connacht
Sam Lousi Lock (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 30)8 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Veikoso Poloniati Lock (1995-08-27)27 August 1995 (aged 26)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Semisi Paea Lock 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay of Plenty
Solomone Funaki Back row (1994-04-25)25 April 1994 (aged 28)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Tanginoa Halaifonua Back row (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 25)2 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Sione Havili Back row (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders
Lotu Inisi Back row (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 23)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Viliami Taulani Back row (1997-01-17)17 January 1997 (aged 25)4 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Sione Tuipulotu Back row (1997-12-02)2 December 1997 (aged 24)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 20)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Augustine Pulu Scrum-half (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 32)0 Flag of Japan.svg Hino Red Dolphins
Aisea Halo Scrum-half (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 29)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour
Sonatane Takulua (c) Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 31)45 Flag of France.svg Agen
James Faiva Fly-half (1994-06-13)13 June 1994 (aged 28)15 Flag of Italy.svg Petrarca
William Havili Fly-half (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 23)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 30)0 Flag of England.svg Wasps
Fine Inisi Centre (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 24)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Fetuli Paea Centre (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 27)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders
Afusipa Taumoepeau Centre (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 32)2 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Tima Fainga'anuku Wing (1997-04-26)26 April 1997 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Solomone Kata Wing (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 27)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Anzelo Tuitavuki Wing (1998-10-10)10 October 1998 (aged 23)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Otumaka Mausia Wing (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 25)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 33)0 Flag of Japan.svg Shining Arcs
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 30)0 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Telusa Veainu Fullback (1990-12-26)26 December 1990 (aged 31)13 Flag of France.svg Stade Français

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Semisi Paea is a Tongan professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Major League Rugby club New England Free Jacks and the Tonga national team.

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