2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Pacific Nations Cup.jpg
Tournament details
HostFlag of Japan.svg  Japan (Finals)
Dates23 August – 21 September 2024 (29 days)
Teams
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (7th title)
Runner-upFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Third placeFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Fourth placeFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Tournament statistics
Matches played11
Tries scored80 (7.27 per match)
Top scorer(s)Flag of Japan.svg Lee Seung-sin (60)
Most tries
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The 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup [lower-alpha 1] was the seventeenth Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) tournament, and the first with a new format design. [2] [3] Similar to the 2019 tournament, the same teams played each other, [2] [3] with the same round-robin structure. However, unlike 2019, the 2024 edition had a finals series following the pool stage (hosted in Japan), to decide the champion. [2] [4] [5]

Contents

While Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and Japan did play each other in the lead-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, no official PNC tournament took place in 2023. As such, Samoa are the defending champions, having gone undefeated at the 2022 iteration of the tournament.

Fiji won the 2024 title, beating Japan in the Grand Final, 41–17. [6]

Pool stage

Pool A

PosTeam
PldWDLPFPAPDTFTATBLBPtsQualification
1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 22009235+571342010Advance to Semi-finals
2Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 21015959078105
3Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 20023693−57513000 Fifth-place play-off
Updated to match(es) played on 6 September 2024. Source: World Rugby
23 August 2024
18:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg42–16Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Salawa Jr. (3) 5' m, 55' c, 79' m
Masi 30' c
Lomani 60' c
Karawalevu 74' m
Con: Muntz (3/6) 31', 56', 61'
Pen: Muntz (2/2) 40', 44'		 Report Try: Leilua 17' c
Con: Leuila (1/1) 18'
Pen: Leuila (3/3) 13', 27', 36'
HFC Stadium, Suva
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
FB15 Vuate Karawalevu
RW14 Selestino Ravutaumada
OC13 Iosefo Masi
IC12 Inia Tabuavou Sub off.svg 73'
LW11 Epeli Momo Sub off.svg 64'
FH10 Caleb Muntz
SH9 Frank Lomani Sub off.svg 67'
N88 Elia Canakaivata Sub off.svg 66'
OF7 Kitione Salawa Jr.
BF6 Meli Derenalagi
RL5 Temo Mayanavanua Yellow card.svg 35'
LL4 Isoa Nasilasila Sub off.svg 66'
TP3 Samu Tawake Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Haereiti Hetet Sub off.svg 40'
Replacements:
HK16 Mesu Dolokoto Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Eroni Mawi Sub on.svg 40'
PR18 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 62'
LK19 Mesake Vocevoce Sub on.svg 66'
FL20 Albert Tuisue Sub on.svg 66'
SH21 Moses Sorovi Sub on.svg 67'
FH22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula Sub on.svg 64'
CE23 Apisalome Vota Sub on.svg 73'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Byrne
FB15 Tomasi Alosio
RW14 Tuna Tuitama Yellow card.svg 65'
OC13 Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC12 Alapati Leiua
LW11 Pisi Leilua Sub off.svg 64'
FH10 D'Angelo Leuila Sub off.svg 67'
SH9 Melani Matavao Sub off.svg 64'
N88 Olajuwon Noa Sub off.svg 38'
OF7 Murphy Taramai
BF6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL5 Sam Slade
LL4 Ben Nee-Nee Sub off.svg 72'
TP3 Marco Fepulea'i Sub off.svg 23'
HK2 Andrew Tuala Sub off.svg 54'
LP1 Aki Seiuli Sub off.svg 72'
Replacements:
HK16 Sama Malolo Sub on.svg 54'
PR17 Tietie Tuimauga Sub on.svg 23'
PR18 Brook Toomalatai Sub on.svg 72'
LK19 Senio Toleafoa Sub on.svg 72'
FL20 Jonah Mau'u Sub on.svg 38'
SH21 Danny Tusitala Sub on.svg 64'
FH22 Afa Moleli Sub on.svg 67'
CE23 Stacey Ili Sub on.svg 64'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Mahonri Schwalger


Assistant referees:
Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
Reuben Keane (Australia)
Television match official:
Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

Notes:

30 August 2024
17:00 WST (UTC+13)
(1 BP) Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg43–17Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Try: Ili 18' c
Tuitama (2) 21' c, 42' c
Moore-Aiono (2) 46' m, 74' c
Slade 77' c
Con: Leuila (3/4) 19', 22', 43'
Iona (2/2) 75', 78'
Pen: Leuila (1/2) 29'		 Report Try: Inisi (2) 57' c, 64' c
Con: Pellegrini (2/2) 58', 64'
Pen: Pellegrini (1/1) 49'
Apia Park, Apia
Referee: Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
FB15 Afa Moleli Sub off.svg 61'
RW14 Tuna Tuitama
OC13 Stacey Ili
IC12 Alapati Leiua
LW11 Tomasi Alosio
FH10 D'Angelo Leuila Sub off.svg 53'
SH9 Melani Matavao Sub off.svg 58'
N88 Iakopo Mapu Sub off.svg 56'
OF7 Izaiha Moore-Aiono
BF6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL5 Sam Slade
LL4 Ben Nee-Nee Sub off.svg 65'
TP3 Tietie Tuimauga Sub off.svg 50'
HK2 Sama Malolo Sub off.svg 62'
LP1 Aki Seiuli Sub off.svg 72'
Replacements:
HK16 Luteru Tolai Sub on.svg 62'
PR17 Andrew Tuala Sub on.svg 72'
PR18 Brook Toomalatai Sub on.svg 50'
LK19 Michael Curry Sub on.svg 65'
FL20 Jonah Mau'u Sub on.svg 56'
SH21 Danny Tusitala Sub on.svg 58'
FH22 Rodney Iona Sub on.svg 52'
CE23 Lalomilo Lalomilo Sub on.svg 61'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Mahonri Schwalger
FB15 Nikolai Foliaki
RW14 Esau Filimoehala Sub off.svg 45'
OC13 Fine Inisi
IC12 Fetuli Paea
LW11 John Tapueluelu Sub off.svg 68'
FH10 Patrick Pellegrini
SH9 Manu Paea Sub off.svg 48'
N88 Lotu Inisi
OF7 Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Sub off.svg 58'
BF6 Tupou Afungia
RL5 Onehunga Havili Sub off.svg 48'
LL4 Harison Mataele
TP3 Ben Tameifuna (c)
HK2 Penisoni Fineanganofo
LP1 Tau Koloamatangi Sub off.svg 55'
Replacements:
HK16 Solomone Aniseko
PR17 Jethro Felemi Sub on.svg 55'
PR18 Brandon Televave
LK19 Tevita Ahokovi Sub on.svg 48'
FL20 Sosefo Sakalia Sub on.svg 58'
SH21 Aisea Halo Sub on.svg 48'
FH22 Tyler Pulini Sub on.svg 68'
CE23 Sam Tuitupou Sub on.svg 45'
Coach:
Flag of Tonga.svg Tevita Tuʻifua


Assistant referees:
Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
Katsuki Furuse (Japan)

Notes:

6 September 2024
16:00 TOT (UTC+13)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg19–50Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (1 BP)
Try: Paea 18' c
F. Inisi 28' c
Pellegrini 36' m
Con: Pellegrini (2/3) 18', 29'		 Report Try: Masi (2) 2' m, 77' c
Ikanivere 5' c
Canakaivata (2) 11' c, 41' c
Tabuavou 58' c
Derenalagi 71' c
Con: Muntz (6/7) 6', 12', 42', 59', 71', 78'
Pen: Muntz (1/1) 57'
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
FB15 Nikolai Foliaki
RW14 Esau Filimoehala Sub off.svg 65'
OC13 Fine Inisi Sub off.svg 65'
IC12 Fetuli Paea
LW11 Sam Tuitupou
FH10 Patrick Pellegrini
SH9 Aisea Halo Sub off.svg 64'
N88 Lotu Inisi
OF7 Tupou Ma'afu Afungia Sub off.svg 60'
BF6 Tevita Ahokovi
RL5 Onehunga Havili Sub off.svg 47'
LL4 Harison Mataele
TP3 Ben Tameifuna (c)Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Solomone Aniseko Sub off.svg 51'
LP1 Jethro Felemi Sub off.svg 51'
Replacements:
HK16 Penisoni Fineanganofo Sub on.svg 51'
PR17 Salesi Tuifua Sub on.svg 51'
PR18 Brandon Televave Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Paea Fonoifua Sub on.svg 60'
FL20 Sosefo Sakalia Sub on.svg 47'
SH21 Siaosi Nai Sub on.svg 64'
FH22 Tyler Pulini Sub on.svg 65'
WG23 Latu Akauola Sub on.svg 65'
Coach:
Flag of Tonga.svg Tevita Tuʻifua
FB15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW14 Vuate Karawalevu
OC13 Iosefo Masi
IC12 Adrea Cocagi Red card.svg 16'
LW11 Epeli Momo Sub off.svg 51'
FH10 Caleb Muntz
SH9 Frank Lomani Sub off.svg 69'
N88 Albert Tuisue Sub off.svg 54'
OF7 Elia Canakaivata
BF6 Meli Derenalagi
RL5 Temo Mayanavanua Sub off.svg 64'
LL4 Mesake Vocevoce
TP3 Samu Tawake Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)Sub off.svg 70'
LP1 Eroni Mawi Sub off.svg 60'
Replacements:
HK16 Mesu Dolokoto Sub on.svg 70'
PR17 Haereiti Hetet Sub on.svg 60'
PR18 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Ratu Rotuisolia Sub on.svg 64'
FL20 Kitione Salawa Jr. Sub on.svg 54'
SH21 Peni Matawalu Sub on.svg 69'
CE22 Inia Tabuavou
FB23 Ilaisa Droasese Sub on.svg 51'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Byrne


Assistant referees:
Reuben Keane (Australia)
George Myers (Australia)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

Notes:

  • Siaosi Nai and Salesi Tuifua (both Tonga) made their international debut.
  • Fiji scored the most points in a match against Tonga, surpassing the 47 points scored in 2003.

Pool B

PosTeam
PldWDLPFPAPDTFTATBLBPtsQualification
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 22009652+441372010Advance to Semi-finals
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 21015256−477105
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 20024383−40612101 Fifth-place play-off
Updated to match(es) played on 7 September 2024. Source: World Rugby
25 August 2024
14:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg28–55Flag of Japan.svg  Japan (1 BP)
Try: Coe 37' c
Rumball 45' c
Tal. McMullin 50' c
Tak. McMullin 80' c
Con: Nelson (4/4) 38', 46', 51', 80'		 Report Try: Tuitama 4' c
Dearns (2) 7' c, 28' c
Shimokawa 22' c
Riley 30' c
Seung-sin 43' c
Naikabula 68' m
Osada 81' m
Con: Seung-sin (6/6) 5', 8', 23', 29', 31', 44'
Pen: Seung-sin (1/1) 26'
BC Place, Vancouver [7]
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
FB15 Cooper Coats Sub off.svg 60'
RW14 Andrew Coe Sub off.svg 69'
OC13 Ben LeSage
IC12 Talon McMullin Sub off.svg 71'
LW11 Nic Benn
FH10 Peter Nelson
SH9 Jason Higgins
N88 Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7 Ethan Fryer Sub off.svg 66'
BF6 Mason Flesch
RL5 Kaden Duguid
LL4 Izzak Kelly Sub off.svg 63'
TP3 Conor Young Sub off.svg 57'
HK2 Andrew Quattrin Sub off.svg 57'
LP1 Calixto Martinez Sub off.svg 57'
Replacements:
HK16 Dewald Kotze Sub on.svg 57'
PR17 Djustice Sears-Duru Sub on.svg 57'
PR18 Cole Keith Sub on.svg 57'
LK19 James Stockwood Sub on.svg 63'
FL20 Matthew Oworu Sub on.svg 66'
SH21 Brock Gallagher Sub on.svg 71'
FH22 Mark Balaski Sub on.svg 69'
CE23 Takoda McMullin Sub on.svg 60'
Coach:
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kingsley Jones
FB15 Yoshitaka Yazaki
RW14 Jone Naikabula
OC13 Dylan Riley
IC12 Nicholas McCurran
LW11 Malo Tuitama Sub off.svg 63'
FH10 Lee Seung-sin Sub off.svg 63'
SH9 Shinobu Fujiwara Sub off.svg 63'
N88 Faulua Makisi Sub off.svg 54'
OF7 Kanji Shimokawa
BF6 Tiennan Costley
RL5 Warner Dearns
LL4 Sanaila Waqa Sub off.svg 65'
TP3 Keijiro Tamefusa Sub off.svg 47'
HK2 Atsushi Sakate Sub off.svg 47'
LP1 Shogo Miura Sub off.svg 47'
Replacements:
HK16 Mamoru Harada Sub on.svg 47'
PR17 Takayoshi Mohara Sub on.svg 47'
PR18 Shuhei Takeuchi Sub on.svg 47'
LK19 Eishin Kuwano Sub on.svg 65'
FL20 Isaiah Collins-Mapusua Sub on.svg 54'
SH21 Taiki Koyama Sub on.svg 63'
CE22 Harumichi Tatekawa (c)Sub on.svg 63'
CE23 Tomoki Osada Sub on.svg 63'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones


Assistant referees:
Kat Roche (United States)
Luke Rogan (United States)
Television match official:
Derek Summers (United States)

Notes:

31 August 2024
18:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) United States  Flag of the United States.svg28–15Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Try: Mooneyham (2) 9' m, 15' m
Wilson 38' m
Pifeleti 55' c
Con: Carty (1/4) 56'
Pen: Carty (2/2) 7', 48'		 Report Try: Benn 26' m
Coats 60' c
Con: Nelson (1/2) 61'
Pen: Nelson (1/1) 4'
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson [8]
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)
FB15 Mitch Wilson
RW14 Conner Mooneyham
OC13 Tavite Lopeti
IC12 Tommaso Boni Sub off.svg 61'
LW11 Nate Augspurger
FH10 Luke Carty
SH9 Juan-Philip Smith Sub off.svg 73'
N88 Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Sub off.svg 61'
OF7 Cory Daniel Sub off.svg 61'
BF6 Paddy Ryan
RL5 Greg Peterson (c)
LL4 Jason Damm
TP3 Alex Maughan Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Kapeli Pifeleti Sub off.svg 61'
LP1 Jack Iscaro Sub off.svg 77'
Replacements:
HK16 Sean McNulty Sub on.svg 61'
PR17 Jake Turnbull Sub on.svg 77'
PR18 Pono Davis Sub on.svg 61'
LK19 Vili Helu Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Thomas Tu'avao Sub on.svg 61'
SH21 Ethan McVeigh Sub on.svg 73'
FH22 Dominic Besag Sub on.svg 61'
CE23 Chris Mattina
Coach:
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lawrence
FB15 Andrew Coe
RW14 Takoda McMullin
OC13 Ben LeSage
IC12 Talon McMullin Sub off.svg 56'
LW11 Nic Benn
FH10 Peter Nelson
SH9 Jason Higgins
N88 Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7 Ethan Fryer
BF6 Mason Flesch
RL5 Kaden Duguid Sub off.svg 69'
LL4 Izzak Kelly Sub off.svg 42'
TP3 Conor Young Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Andrew Quattrin Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Calixto Martinez Yellow card.svg 47'Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Dewald Kotze Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Djustice Sears-Duru Sub on.svg 50'Sub off.svg 57'Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Cole Keith Sub on.svg 61'
LK19 James Stockwood Sub on.svg 69'
FL20 Matthew Oworu Sub on.svg 42'Sub off.svg 50'Sub on.svg 57'
SH21 Brock Gallagher
FH22 Mark Balaski
CE23 Cooper Coats Sub on.svg 56'
Coach:
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kingsley Jones


Assistant referees:
Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Federico Vedovelli (Italy)
Television match official:
Matteo Liperini (Italy)

Notes:

7 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
(1 BP) Japan  Flag of Japan.svg41–24Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Try: McCurran 14' c
Waqa 22' c
Harada 39' c
Riley 44' c
Tuitama 66' c
Con: Seung-sin (5/5) 15', 23', 40', 45', 67'
Pen: Seung-sin (2/2) 5', 62'		 Report Try: Faʻanana-Schultz 30' c
Augspurger (2) 51' c, 58' c
Con: Carty (3/3) 31', 52', 59'
Pen: Carty (1/1) 18'
Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
FB15 Takuya Yamasawa Sub off.svg 53'
RW14 Jone Naikabula Sub off.svg 49'
OC13 Dylan Riley
IC12 Nicholas McCurran
LW11 Malo Tuitama
FH10 Lee Seung-sin
SH9 Shinobu Fujiwara Sub off.svg 64'
N88 Faulua Makisi Sub off.svg 51'
OF7 Kanji Shimokawa
BF6 Tiennan Costley
RL5 Warner Dearns
LL4 Sanaila Waqa Sub off.svg 59'
TP3 Keijiro Tamefusa Sub off.svg 46'
HK2 Atsushi Sakate Sub off.svg 38'
LP1 Shogo Miura Sub off.svg 49'
Replacements:
HK16 Mamoru Harada Sub on.svg 38'
PR17 Takayoshi Mohara Sub on.svg 49'
PR18 Shuhei Takeuchi Sub on.svg 46'
LK19 Amato Fakatava Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Isaiah Collins-Mapusua Sub on.svg 51'
SH21 Taiki Koyama Sub on.svg 64'
CE22 Harumichi Tatekawa (c)Sub on.svg 53'
CE23 Tomoki Osada Sub on.svg 49'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones
FB15 Mitch Wilson
RW14 Conner Mooneyham
OC13 Tavite Lopeti Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 52'
IC12 Tommaso Boni Sub off.svg 68'
LW11 Nate Augspurger
FH10 Luke Carty
SH9 Ruben de Haas Sub off.svg 53'
N88 Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Sub off.svg 71'
OF7 Cory Daniel Sub off.svg 49'
BF6 Paddy Ryan
RL5 Greg Peterson (c)Sub off.svg 59'
LL4 Vili Helu
TP3 Alex Maughan Sub off.svg 46'
HK2 Kapeli Pifeleti Sub off.svg 62'
LP1 Jack Iscaro Sub off.svg 62'
Replacements:
HK16 Sean McNulty Sub on.svg 62'
PR17 Jake Turnbull Sub on.svg 62'
PR18 Paul Mullen Sub on.svg 46'
LK19 Jason Damm Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Thomas Tu'avao Sub on.svg 71'
FL21 Moni Tongaʻuiha Sub on.svg 49'
SH22 Juan-Philip Smith Sub on.svg 53'
CE23 Dominic Besag Sub on.svg 40'Sub off.svg 52'Sub on.svg 68'
Coach:
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lawrence


Assistant referees:
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Morgan White (Hong Kong)
Television match official:
Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)

Finals series

Bracket

 
 Semi-finals Grand Final
 
      
 
14 September – Tokyo
 
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 22
 
21 September – Higashiōsaka
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 41
 
15 September – Tokyo
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 17
 
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 27
 
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 49
 
 Bronze Final
 
 
20 September – Higashiōsaka
 
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 13
 
 
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 18

Fifth-place play-off

14 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg30–17Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Try: Moala-Liava'a 10' c
Tapueluelu (2) 15' c, 80' m
Unga 26' m
Con: Pellegrini (2/4) 11', 16'
Pen: Pellegrini (2/2) 47', 70'		 Report Try: Quattrin 20' c
Tak. McMullin 67' c
Con: Nelson (2/2) 21', 68'
Pen: Nelson (1/1) 6'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
FB15 Josiah Unga
RW14 Nikolai Foliaki Sub off.svg 75'
OC13 Fine Inisi Sub off.svg 77'
IC12 Fetuli Paea
LW11 John Tapueluelu
FH10 Patrick Pellegrini
SH9 Aisea Halo Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Lotu Inisi
OF7 Tupou Ma'afu Afungia Sub off.svg 65'
BF6 Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Sub off.svg 19'
RL5 Tevita Ahokovi
LL4 Harison Mataele Sub off.svg 54'
TP3 Ben Tameifuna (c)Sub off.svg 58'
HK2 Sosefo Sakalia Sub off.svg 73'
LP1 Jethro Felemi Yellow card.svg 19'Sub off.svg 54'
Replacements:
HK16 Penisoni Fineanganofo Sub on.svg 73'
PR17 Salesi Tuifua Sub on.svg 19'Sub off.svg 30'Sub on.svg 54'
PR18 Tau Koloamatangi Sub on.svg 58'
LK19 Kelemete Finau-Fetuli Sub on.svg 54'
FL20 Vutulongo Puloka Sub on.svg 65'
SH21 Manu Paea Sub on.svg 75'
WG22 Latu Akauola Sub on.svg 75'
TBD23 Kafaikamoana Vaea Sub on.svg 77'
Coach:
Flag of Tonga.svg Tevita Tuʻifua
FB15 Cooper Coats Sub off.svg 77'
RW14 Andrew Coe
OC13 Takoda McMullin
IC12 Ben LeSage Sub off.svg 60'
LW11 Josiah Morra
FH10 Peter Nelson
SH9 Jason Higgins Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7 Ethan Fryer Yellow card.svg 70'
BF6 Matthew Oworu Sub off.svg 60'
RL5 Mason Flesch
LL4 Kaden Duguid Sub off.svg 71'
TP3 Conor Young Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Andrew Quattrin Sub off.svg 68'
LP1 Calixto Martinez Sub off.svg 32'
Replacements:
HK16 Dewald Kotze Sub on.svg 68'
PR17 Cole Keith Sub on.svg 32'
PR18 Tyler Matchem Sub on.svg 62'
LK19 Callum Botchar Sub on.svg 71'
FL20 Siôn Parry Sub on.svg 60'
SH21 Brock Gallagher Sub on.svg 75'
FH22 Mark Balaski Sub on.svg 77'
CE23 Talon McMullin Sub on.svg 60'
Coach:
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kingsley Jones


Assistant referees:
Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
Katsuki Furuse (Japan)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

Notes:

Semi-finals

14 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg22–3Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Try: Canakaivata (2) 26' c, 51' c
Lomani 60' m
Con: Muntz (2/3) 27', 52'
Pen: Muntz (1/1) 23'		 Report Pen: Mattina (1/2) 4'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
FB15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula Sub off.svg 73'
RW14 Vuate Karawalevu
OC13 Iosefo Masi
IC12 Inia Tabuavou
LW11 Epeli Momo Sub off.svg 40'
FH10 Caleb Muntz
SH9 Frank Lomani Sub off.svg 68'
N88 Elia Canakaivata Sub off.svg 58'Sub off.svg 68'
OF7 Kitione Salawa Jr.
BF6 Meli Derenalagi
RL5 Temo Mayanavanua
LL4 Isoa Nasilasila
TP3 Samu Tawake Sub off.svg 56'Sub off.svg 70'
HK2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)Yellow card.svg 55'Sub off.svg 67'
LP1 Eroni Mawi Sub off.svg 56'
Replacements:
HK16 Mesu Dolokoto Sub on.svg 67'
PR17 Haereiti Hetet Sub on.svg 56'
PR18 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 56'Sub off.svg 70'
LK19 Ratu Rotuisolia
FL20 Albert Tuisue Sub on.svg 68'
SH21 Peni Matawalu Sub on.svg 68'
CE22 Apisalome Vota Sub on.svg 73'
FB23 Ilaisa Droasese Sub on.svg 40'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Byrne
FB15 Toby Fricker Sub off.svg 73'
RW14 Conner Mooneyham
OC13 Dominic Besag
IC12 Tavite Lopeti
LW11 Nate Augspurger (c)Sub off.svg 75'
FH10 Chris Mattina
SH9 Ruben de Haas Sub off.svg 39'
N88 Thomas Tu'avao
OF7 Cory Daniel Sub off.svg 68'
BF6 Paddy Ryan
RL5 Jason Damm
LL4 Vili Helu Sub off.svg 40'
TP3 Paul Mullen Sub off.svg 35'
HK2 Sean McNulty Sub off.svg 47'
LP1 Jack Iscaro Sub off.svg 20'Sub on.svg 29'
Replacements:
HK16 Kapeli Pifeleti Sub on.svg 47'
PR17 Jake Turnbull Sub on.svg 20'Sub off.svg 29'
PR18 Pono Davis Sub on.svg 35'
LK19 Greg Peterson Sub on.svg 40'
FL20 Moni Tongaʻuiha Sub on.svg 68'
CE21 Bryce Campbell Sub on.svg 75'
WG22 Rand Santos Sub on.svg 73'
CE23 Juan-Philip Smith Sub on.svg 39'
Coach:
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lawrence


Assistant referees:
Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

Notes:

15 September 2024
15:05 JST (UTC+09)
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg27–49Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Try: Tuitama 13' c
Matavao 52' c
Lalomilo 72' c
Con: Iona (3/3) 14', 53', 73'
Pen: Iona (2/2) 25', 29'		 Report Try: Riley 6' c
Penalty try 10'
Osada 16' c
Seung-sin 39' c
Shimokawa 44' c
Fujiwara 58' c
Takahashi 79' c
Con: Seung-sin (6/6) 7', 17', 40', 45', 59', 80'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
FB15 Tomasi Alosio
RW14 Tuna Tuitama
OC13 Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC12 Alapati Leiua Sub off.svg 59'
LW11 Elisapeta Alofipo Yellow card.svg 10'
FH10 Rodney Iona
SH9 Melani Matavao Sub off.svg 60'
N88 Iakopo Mapu
OF7 Izaiha Moore-Aiono Sub off.svg 47'
BF6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL5 Sam Slade Sub off.svg 29'
LL4 Ben Nee-Nee
TP3 Marco Fepulea'i Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Sama Malolo Sub off.svg 61'
LP1 Aki Seiuli Sub off.svg 64'
Replacements:
HK16 Luteru Tolai Sub on.svg 61'
PR17 Andrew Tuala Sub on.svg 64'
PR18 Brook Toomalatai Sub on.svg 62'
LK19 Michael Curry Sub on.svg 29'
FL20 Murphy Taramai Sub on.svg 47'
SH21 Danny Tusitala Sub on.svg 60'
FH22 Afa Moleli
CE23 Melani Nanai Sub on.svg 59'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Mahonri Schwalger
FB15 Lee Seung-sin
RW14 Tomoki Osada
OC13 Dylan Riley
IC12 Nicholas McCurran Sub off.svg 70'
LW11 Malo Tuitama
FH10 Harumichi Tatekawa (c)Sub off.svg 62'
SH9 Shinobu Fujiwara Sub off.svg 66'
N88 Faulua Makisi Sub off.svg 62'
OF7 Kanji Shimokawa
BF6 Amato Fakatava
RL5 Warner Dearns
LL4 Epineri Uluviti Sub off.svg 61'
TP3 Shuhei Takeuchi Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Mamoru Harada Sub off.svg 75'
LP1 Shogo Miura
Replacements:
HK16 Kenta Matsuoka Sub on.svg 75'
PR17 Takato Okabe
PR18 Keijiro Tamefusa Sub on.svg 62'
LK19 Isaiah Collins-Mapusua Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Tiennan Costley Sub on.svg 62'
SH21 Taiki Koyama Sub on.svg 66'
CE22 Yusuke Kajimura Sub on.svg 70'
CE23 Taichi Takahashi Sub on.svg 62'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones


Assistant referees:
Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

Notes:

Bronze Final

21 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg13–18Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Try: Fricker 7' c
Con: Carty (1/1) 8'
Pen: Carty (2/3) 5', 53'		 Report Try: Mapu 42' c
Nanai 78' m
Con: Iona (1/2) 43'
Pen: Iona (2/3) 15', 32'
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
FB15 Toby Fricker
RW14 Conner Mooneyham
OC13 Dominic Besag
IC12 Tommaso Boni
LW11 Mitch Wilson Sub off.svg 79'
FH10 Luke Carty
SH9 Juan-Philip Smith Sub off.svg 64'
N88 Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Sub off.svg 59'
OF7 Cory Daniel Sub off.svg 59'
BF6 Paddy Ryan
RL5 Greg Peterson (c)
LL4 Jason Damm Yellow card.svg 73'
TP3 Alex Maughan Sub off.svg 50'
HK2 Kapeli Pifeleti Sub off.svg 64'
LP1 Jake Turnbull Sub off.svg 64'
Replacements:
HK16 Sean McNulty Sub on.svg 64'
PR17 Payton Telea-Ilalio Sub on.svg 64'
PR18 Pono Davis Sub on.svg 50'
FL19 Thomas Tu'avao Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Moni Tongaʻuiha Sub on.svg 59'
FL21 Vili Helu Sub on.svg 64'
SH22 Ethan McVeigh
FH23 Rand Santos Sub on.svg 79'
Coach:
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lawrence
FB15 Tomasi Alosio
RW14 Tuna Tuitama
OC13 Lalomilo Lalomilo Sub off.svg 72'
IC12 Alapati Leiua Sub off.svg 41'
LW11 Elisapeta Alofipo
FH10 Rodney Iona
SH9 Melani Matavao Sub off.svg 62'
N88 Iakopo Mapu
OF7 Izaiha Moore-Aiono Sub off.svg 58'
BF6 Theo McFarland (c)
RL5 Michael Curry Sub off.svg 47'
LL4 Ben Nee-Nee
TP3 Marco Fepulea'i Sub off.svg 79'
HK2 Sama Malolo Sub off.svg 58'
LP1 Aki Seiuli Sub off.svg 62'
Replacements:
HK16 Luteru Tolai Sub on.svg 58'
PR17 Andrew Tuala Sub on.svg 62'
PR18 Brook Toomalatai Sub on.svg 79'
LK19 Sam Slade Sub on.svg 47'
FL20 Jonah Mau'u Sub on.svg 58'
SH21 Danny Tusitala Sub on.svg 62'
FH22 Afa Moleli Sub on.svg 72'
CE23 Melani Nanai Sub on.svg 41'
Coach:
Flag of Samoa.svg Mahonri Schwalger


Assistant referees:
Craig Evans (Wales)
Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
Television match official:
Tual Trainini (France)

Grand Final

21 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg41–17Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Try: Karawalevu (3) 32' c, 70'c, 75' c
Loganimasi 59' c
Tuisue 67' c
Con: Muntz (5/5) 33', 60', 68', 71', 76'
Pen: Muntz (2/2) 10', 56'		 Report Try: Riley 20' c
Tuitama 78' c
Con: Seung-sin (2/2) 21', 78'
Pen: Seung-sin (1/1) 7'
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
FB15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW14 Vuate Karawalevu
OC13 Iosefo Masi Sub off.svg 32'
IC12 Inia Tabuavou
LW11 Ilaisa Droasese Sub off.svg 57'
FH10 Caleb Muntz
SH9 Frank Lomani
N88 Elia Canakaivata Sub off.svg 63'
OF7 Kitione Salawa Jr. Sub off.svg 28'
BF6 Meli Derenalagi Sub off.svg 32'
RL5 Temo Mayanavanua Sub off.svg 58'
LL4 Isoa Nasilasila
TP3 Samu Tawake Sub off.svg 68'
HK2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)
LP1 Eroni Mawi Sub off.svg 57'
Replacements:
HK16 Mesu Dolokoto
PR17 Haereiti Hetet
PR18 Meli Tuni
LK19 Mesake Vocevoce Sub on.svg 58'
FL20 Albert Tuisue Sub off.svg 32'Sub on.svg 63'
SH21 Peni Matawalu
CE22 Apisalome Vota Sub on.svg 32'
FB23 Ponepati Loganimasi Sub on.svg 57'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Byrne
FB15 Lee Seung-sin
RW14 Tomoki Osada
OC13 Dylan Riley
IC12 Nicholas McCurran Sub off.svg 61'
LW11 Malo Tuitama
FH10 Harumichi Tatekawa (c)Sub off.svg 52'
SH9 Shinobu Fujiwara Sub off.svg 54'
N88 Faulua Makisi
OF7 Kanji Shimokawa Sub off.svg 61'
BF6 Amato Fakatava Sub off.svg 44'
RL5 Warner Dearns
LL4 Epineri Uluviti
TP3 Shuhei Takeuchi Sub off.svg 46'
HK2 Mamoru Harada Yellow card.svg 38'Sub off.svg 69'
LP1 Shogo Miura Sub off.svg 46'
Replacements:
HK16 Kenta Matsuoka Sub off.svg 48'Sub on.svg 69'
PR17 Takato Okabe Sub on.svg 46'
PR18 Keijiro Tamefusa Sub on.svg 46'
LK19 Isaiah Collins-Mapusua
FL20 Tiennan Costley Sub on.svg 61'
SH21 Taiki Koyama Sub on.svg 54'
CE22 Yusuke Kajimura Sub on.svg 61'
CE23 Junta Hamano Sub on.svg 52'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones


Assistant referees:
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Morgan White (Hong Kong)
Television match official:
Damon Murphy (Australia)

Notes:

Statistics

As of 21 September 2024. [9]

Participants and squads

Caps and clubs as per the first match of the tournament (23 August 2024).

TeamStadiumCoachCaptain World Rugby Ranking
Home stadiumCapacityLocationStart [lower-alpha 2] End [lower-alpha 3]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada BC Place 54,500 Vancouver, British Columbia Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kingsley Jones Lucas Rumball [10] 21st22nd
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji HFC Bank Stadium 15,000 Suva, Rewa Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Byrne Tevita Ikanivere [11] 10th9th
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Kumagaya Rugby Ground 30,000 Kumagaya, Saitama Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones Harumichi Tatekawa [12] 14th14th
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium 27,188 Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals)
Hanazono Rugby Stadium 30,000 Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final)
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Apia Park 12,000 Apia, Tuamasaga Flag of Samoa.svg Mahonri Schwalger Theo McFarland [13] 13th13th
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Teufaiva Sport Stadium 10,000 Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu Flag of Tonga.svg Tevita Tuʻifua Ben Tameifuna [14] 16th16th
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Dignity Health Sports Park 27,000 Carson, California Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lawrence Greg Peterson [15] 19th19th
Nate Augspurger [16]

Canada

On 12 August, Canada name an initial 35-player squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup. [17] [18]

Tyler Matchem was called up on 12 September for Canada's Fifth-place play-off against Tonga. [16]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Dewald Kotze Hooker (1997-06-14)14 June 1997 (aged 27)1 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Jackals
Jesse Mackail Hooker (1996-05-18)18 May 1996 (aged 28)1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Andrew Quattrin Hooker (1996-08-29)29 August 1996 (aged 27)22 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Cole Keith Prop (1997-05-07)7 May 1997 (aged 27)31 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Calixto Martinez Prop (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 27)1 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Sam Miller Prop 0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Tyler Matchem Prop 0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Liam Murray Prop (1997-10-17)17 October 1997 (aged 26)10 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Jackals
Conor Young Prop (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 29)7 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles
Kaden Duguid Lock (1999-08-23)August 23, 1999 (aged 25)0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Highlanders
Mason Flesch Lock (1999-11-18)18 November 1999 (aged 24)8 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Izzak Kelly Lock 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cottesloe
Josh Larsen Lock (1994-04-04)April 4, 1994 (aged 30)21 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
James Stockwood Lock 2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Callum Botchar Back row (1997-10-03)October 3, 1997 (aged 26)1 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Ethan Fryer Back row (2001-05-27)27 May 2001 (aged 23)1 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Matt Klimchuk Back row (2002-04-30)30 April 2002 (aged 22)1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Matthew Oworu Back row (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 24)4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Sion Parry Back row (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 25)4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ebbw Vale
Lucas Rumball (c) Back row (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 29)53 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Brock Gallagher Scrum-half (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 26)2 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Jackals
Jason Higgins Scrum-half (1995-03-28)28 March 1995 (aged 29)15 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Jesse Kilgour Scrum-half 0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Mark Balaski Fly-half 1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Gradyn Bowd Fly-half (1992-08-27)August 27, 1992 (aged 31)10 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Peter Nelson Fly-half (1992-10-05)5 October 1992 (aged 31)21 IRFU flag.svg Dungannon
Ben LeSage Centre (1995-11-24)24 November 1995 (aged 28)32 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Spencer Jones Centre (1997-07-17)July 17, 1997 (aged 27)8 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Warriors
Takoda McMullin Centre (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22)2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Highlanders
Talon McMullin Centre (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 22)2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Highlanders
Nic Benn Wing (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 23)2 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Jackals
Rhys James Wing 0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific Pride
Kainoa Lloyd Wing (1994-05-21)21 May 1994 (aged 30)24 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto Saracens
Josiah Morra Wing (1998-02-07)7 February 1998 (aged 26)3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto Saracens
Cooper Coats Fullback (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27)12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Halifax Tars
Andrew Coe Fullback (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 28)20 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles

Fiji

On 13 August 2024 the Fiji named a 30-player squad for their opening Pacific Nations Cup test against Samoa. [19]

Ponepati Loganimasi and Meli Tuni were called up to the Fiji team and named in their twenty-three man squad on 19 September for their final match against Japan. [20] [21] [22]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Mesu Dolokoto Hooker (1995-01-21) 21 January 1995 (age 29)13 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Tevita Ikanivere (c) Hooker (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 (age 25)15 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Kavaia Tagivetaua Hooker (2003-06-05)5 June 2003 (aged 21)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Haereiti Hetet Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 27)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Jone Koroiduadua Prop (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 25)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 28)33 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Livai Natave Prop (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 25)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 34)45 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Samu Tawake Prop (1996-11-11)11 November 1996 (aged 27)6 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Meli Tuni Prop (2000-06-29)29 June 2000 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Meli Derenalagi Lock (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 25)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Temo Mayanavanua Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 26)17 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24)14 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Lock (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 26)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Mesake Vocevoce Lock (2003-05-16)16 May 2003 (aged 21)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Elia Canakaivata Back row (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (aged 28)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Kitione Salawa Jr. Back row (2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 23)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 31)26 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 28)33 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 27)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Moses Sorovi Scrum-half (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 28)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Caleb Muntz Fly-half (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 24)5 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula Fly-half (2004-01-07)7 January 2004 (aged 20)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Iosefo Masi Centre (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 26)4 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Inia Tabuavou Centre (2002-08-31)31 August 2002 (aged 21)2 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Apisalome Vota Centre (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 27)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Adrea Cocagi Wing (1994-03-01)1 March 1994 (aged 30)1 Flag of France.svg Castres
Vuate Karawalevu Wing (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 (aged 23)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg New South Wales Waratahs
Epeli Momo Wing (1999-10-22)22 October 1999 (aged 24)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Selestino Ravutaumada Wing (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 24)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24)9 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ponepati Loganimasi Fullback (1998-03-26)26 March 1998 (aged 26)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua / Fiji sevens

Japan

On 7 August 2024, Japan named a 35-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup. [23] [24]

Amato Fakatava, not named in the teams initial squad, was named in the starting twenty-three for Japan's second pool fixture against the United States. [25]

Taichi Takahashi and Yusuke Kajimura were called up to Japan's squad ahead of their Semi-final match against Samoa on 15 September. [16]

Junta Hamano was named as a replacement in Japan's squad for their final match against Fiji on 21 September. [20] [26]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Mamoru Harada Hooker (1999-04-15)15 April 1999 (aged 25)3 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Kenta Matsuoka Hooker (1997-06-06)6 June 1997 (aged 27)0 Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Atsushi Sakate Hooker (1993-06-21)21 June 1993 (aged 31)44 Saitama Wild Knights
Yusuke Kizu Prop (1995-12-02)2 December 1995 (aged 28)5 Toyota Verblitz
Shogo Miura Prop (1995-06-08)8 June 1995 (aged 29)9 Toyota Verblitz
Takayoshi Mohara Prop (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 24)3 Shizuoka Blue Revs
Takato Okabe Prop (1995-02-19)19 February 1995 (aged 29)2 Yokohama Canon Eagles
Shuhei Takeuchi Prop (1997-12-09)9 December 1997 (aged 26)6 Urayasu D-Rocks
Keijiro Tamefusa Prop (2001-09-03)3 September 2001 (aged 22)3 Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Warner Dearns Lock (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 22)14 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Amato Fakatava Lock (1994-12-07)7 December 1994 (aged 29)8 Black Rams Tokyo
Eishin Kuwano Lock (1994-10-11)11 October 1994 (aged 29)1 Shizuoka Blue Revs
Amanaki Saumaki Lock (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27)5 Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Epineri Uluviti Lock (1996-07-07)7 July 1996 (aged 28)0 Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars
Sanaila Waqa Lock (1995-07-17)17 July 1995 (aged 29)5 Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Isaiah Collins-Mapusua Back row (2000-12-21)21 December 2000 (aged 23)0 Toyota Verblitz
Tiennan Costley Back row (2000-06-14)14 June 2000 (aged 24)2 Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Faulua Makisi Back row (1997-01-20)20 January 1997 (aged 27)8 Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Isaiah Mapusua Back row (2000-12-21)21 December 2000 (aged 23)0 Toyota Verblitz
Kanji Shimokawa Back row (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 25)6 Tokyo Sungoliath
Kai Yamamoto Back row (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 24)1 Tokyo Sungoliath
Shinobu Fujiwara Scrum-half (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 25)2 Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Taiki Koyama Scrum-half (1994-10-31)31 October 1994 (aged 29)2 Saitama Wild Knights
Yamato Murata Scrum-half (2004-10-15)15 October 2004 (aged 19)0 Kyoto Sangyo University
Rikiya Matsuda Fly-half (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (aged 30)39 Toyota Verblitz
Lee Seung-sin Fly-half (2001-01-13)13 January 2001 (aged 23)14 Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Junta Hamano Centre (2001-05-02)2 May 2001 (aged 23)0 Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Yusuke Kajimura Centre (1995-09-13)13 September 1995 (aged 28)0 Yokohama Canon Eagles
Nicholas McCurran Centre (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28)0 Toyota Verblitz
Tomoki Osada Centre (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 24)10 Saitama Wild Knights
Harumichi Tatekawa (c) Centre (1989-12-02)2 December 1989 (aged 34)56 Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Samisoni Tua Centre (1995-05-24)24 May 1995 (aged 29)3 Urayasu D-Rocks
Dylan Riley Centre (1997-05-02)2 May 1997 (aged 27)20 Saitama Wild Knights
Kohaku Ebisawa Wing (2004-10-27)27 October 2004 (aged 19)0 Meiji University
Jone Naikabula Wing (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 30)11 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Koga Nezuka Wing (1998-09-15)15 September 1998 (aged 25)2 Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Malo Tuitama Wing (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 28)0 Shizuoka Blue Revs
Taichi Takahashi Fullback (1996-06-24)24 June 1996 (aged 28)1 Toyota Verblitz
Takuya Yamasawa Fullback (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29)9 Saitama Wild Knights
Yoshitaka Yazaki Fullback (2004-05-12)12 May 2004 (aged 20)3 Waseda University

Samoa

On 14 August, Samoa named a 31-player squad for the opening test of the Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji. [27]

After initially not being named in the squad, players Lalomilo Lalomilo (centre), Brook Toomalatai (prop), Jonah Mau'u (flanker) and Danny Tusitala (scrum-half) were all named in the opening round of the tournament. [28]

Samoa called-up Elisapeta Alofipo and Melani Nanai ahead of their Semi-final match against Japan on 15 September. [16]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sama Malolo Hooker (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 26)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Luteru Tolai Hooker (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 26)3 Flag of France.svg Biarritz
Andrew Tuala Hooker (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 33)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hunter Wildfires
Lolani Faleiva Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 32)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Taradale
Marco Fepulea'i Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 29)3 Flag of France.svg Colomiers
Aki Seiuli Prop (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 31)5 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Brook Toomalatai Prop 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Brighton RC
Kalolo Tuiloma Prop (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 34)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Taradale
Tietie Tuimauga Prop (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 31)6 Flag of France.svg US Montauban
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 30)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland (c) Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 28)14 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Ben Nee-Nee Lock (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 31)5 Flag of Japan.svg Kamaishi Seawaves
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 26)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Senio Toleafoa Lock (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 30)5 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Iakopo Mapu Back row (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 26)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Izaiha Moore-Aiono Back row (2000-03-03)3 March 2000 (aged 24)1 Flag of England.svg Ampthill
Jonah Mau'u Back row (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (aged 26)0 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Olajuwon Noa Back row (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 34)6 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Taleni Seu Back row (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 30)9 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
Murphy Taramai Back row (1992-08-17)17 August 1992 (aged 32)1 Flag of Japan.svg Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
Fred Tuilagi Back row (1997-06-09)9 June 1997 (aged 27)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Marist St. Joseph
Melani Matavao Scrum-half (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 28)17 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 27)16 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Danny Tusitala Scrum-half (1991-10-18)18 October 1991 (aged 32)2 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Rodney Iona Fly-half (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 33)6 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 27)26 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Afa Moleli Fly-half 2 Flag of New Zealand.svg University of Auckland
Stacey Ili Centre (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 33)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Thames Valley
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 35)32 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ponsonby
Lalomilo Lalomilo Centre (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Elisapeta Alofipo Wing (1997-12-11)11 December 1997 (aged 26)0 Samoa sevens
Tomasi Alosio Wing (1992-01-26)26 January 1992 (aged 32)4 Flag of the United States.svg Anthem RC
Pisi Leilua Wing (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 29)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Waipu
Owen Niue Wing 1 Flag of Samoa.svg Afega
Tuna Tuitama Wing (2000-02-25)25 February 2000 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Melani Nanai Fullback (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 31)0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Highlanders
Danny Toala Fullback (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 25)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika

Tonga

On 17 August 2024, Tonga named a 30-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.

Players Penisoni Fineanganofo, Tupou Ma'afu Afungia, and Sosefo Sakalia were named in the squad for Tonga's second round fixture against Samoa. [29]

Salesi Tuifua was selected for Tonga's second fixture in Pool A against Fiji. [25]

Kafaikamoana Vaea, Vutulongo Puloka and Josiah Unga were all called up for Tonga ahead of their Fifth-place play-off match against Canada on 14 September. [16]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Solomone Aniseko Hooker (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27)1 Flag of England.svg Marlborough RFC
Penisoni Fineanganofo Hooker (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 26)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand sevens
William Fonohema Hooker 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay
Sekope Lopeti-Moli Hooker (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 28)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moutere RFC
Sosefo Sakalia Hooker (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 32)13
Jethro Felemi Prop (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Shore
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 29)12 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Duke Nginingini Prop 4 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour
Ben Tameifuna (c) Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32)35 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Salesi Tuifua Prop 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
Brandon Televave Prop 1 Flag of Tonga.svg Houmale'eia
Tevita Ahokovi Lock 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland Marist
Kelemete Finau-Fetuli Lock 3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe
Paea Fonoifua Lock (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 31)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour
Harison Mataele Lock (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eastern Suburbs
Vutulongo Puloka Lock 1
Lotu Inisi Back row (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 25)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Josh Kaifa Back row (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 32)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay
Tupou Ma'afu Afungia Back row (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24)0 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Back row (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 27)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manurewa
Sione Takai Back row 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Pakuranga United
Aisea Halo Scrum-half (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 31)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Siaosi Nai Scrum-half (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 24)0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthem Rugby Carolina
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 22)12 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Patrick Pellegrini Fly-half (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 25)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Tyler Pulini Fly-half 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Kumeu
Semisi Ma'asi Fly-half (2001-01-18)18 January 2001 (aged 23)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hihifo Rugby
Nikolai Foliaki Centre (1997-12-25)25 December 1997 (aged 26)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Fine Inisi Centre (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 26)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Fetuli Paea Centre (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 30)7 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Latu Akauola Wing 0 Flag of Tonga.svg Ha`Atafu
Esau Filimoehala Wing 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Karaka
John Tapueluelu Wing (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 (aged 25)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Kumeū
Sam Tuitupou Fullback 0 Tonga sevens
Josiah Unga Fullback 0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Marist Brothers Old Boys
Kafaikamoana Vaea Fullback 0

United States

On 15 August 2024, the United States announced a 31-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup. [15] [30]

Payton Telea-Ilalio was named in the United States' replacements for their squad in their final match against Samoa. [31]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Cyrille Cama Hooker (2001-04-23)April 23, 2001 (aged 23)0 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Sean McNulty Hooker (1995-07-10)July 10, 1995 (aged 29)0 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Sharks
Kapeli Pifeleti Hooker (1999-09-01)1 September 1999 (aged 24)12 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Pono Davis Prop (1997-08-04)August 4, 1997 (aged 27)0 Flag of the United States.svg Houston SaberCats
Jack Iscaro Prop (1997-08-04)4 August 1997 (aged 27)7 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Alex Maughan Prop (1995-04-24)24 April 1995 (aged 29)3 Flag of the United States.svg RFC Los Angeles
Paul Mullen Prop (1991-11-16)16 November 1991 (aged 32)35 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Warriors
Payton Telea-Ilalio Prop (1998-08-17)17 August 1998 (aged 26)0 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Jake Turnbull Prop (1993-07-17)17 July 1993 (aged 31)7 Flag of the United States.svg Anthem RC
Jason Damm Lock (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 29)2 Flag of the United States.svg RFC Los Angeles
Greg Peterson (c) Lock (1989-08-31)31 August 1989 (aged 34)44 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
William Waguespack Lock (1998-03-03)March 3, 1998 (aged 26)0 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Cory Daniel Back row (1995-09-11)September 11, 1995 (aged 28)3 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Back row (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28)11 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Vili Helu Back row (1996-03-20)20 March 1996 (aged 28)7 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Paddy Ryan Back row (1998-10-13)13 October 1998 (aged 25)7 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Moni Tongaʻuiha Back row (1994-10-05)October 5, 1994 (aged 29)6 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Thomas Tu’avao Back row (1993-10-27)27 October 1993 (aged 30)6 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Warriors
Ruben de Haas Scrum-half (1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 25)31 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Ethan McVeigh Scrum-half (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 24)1 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Juan-Philip Smith Scrum-half (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30)2 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Seawolves
Luke Carty Fly-half (1997-09-27)27 September 1997 (aged 26)16 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Rand Santos Fly-half 0 Flag of the United States.svg University of California
Dominic Besag Centre (2004-08-06)August 6, 2004 (aged 20)2 Flag of the United States.svg Saint Mary's College
Tommaso Boni Centre (1993-01-15)15 January 1993 (aged 31)6 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Bryce Campbell Centre (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29)46 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Tavite Lopeti Centre (1998-11-20)20 November 1998 (aged 25)14 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Seawolves
Nate Augspurger Wing (1990-01-31)31 January 1990 (aged 34)43 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Hounds
Conner Mooneyham Wing (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 28)1 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Seawolves
Mitch Wilson Wing (1996-04-15)15 April 1996 (aged 28)8 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Toby Fricker Fullback (1995-07-20)July 20, 1995 (aged 29)0 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Chris Mattina Fullback (1993-03-31)March 31, 1993 (aged 31)5 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion

Notes

  1. ↑ Known as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup for sponsorship reasons. [1]
  2. ↑ As at 19 August 2024.
  3. ↑ As at 23 September 2024.

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