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Tournament details | |
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Dates | 23 August – 21 September 2024 (29 days) |
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Champions | ![]() |
Runner-up | ![]() |
Third place | ![]() |
Fourth place | ![]() |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 11 |
Tries scored | 80 (7.27 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | ![]() |
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The 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup [a] was the sixteenth 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]
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. [6] 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. [7]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 35 | +57 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 93 | −57 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth-place play-off |
23 August 2024 18:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
(1 BP) Fiji ![]() | 42–16 | ![]() |
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) |
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30 August 2024 17:00 WST (UTC+13) |
(1 BP) Samoa ![]() | 43–17 | ![]() |
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) |
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6 September 2024 16:00 TOT (UTC+13) |
Tonga ![]() | 19–50 | ![]() |
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) |
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 52 | +44 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 56 | −4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 83 | −40 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fifth-place play-off |
25 August 2024 14:00 PDT (UTC−07) |
(1 BP) Canada ![]() | 28–55 | ![]() |
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 [8] Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) |
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31 August 2024 18:00 PDT (UTC−07) |
(1 BP) United States ![]() | 28–15 | ![]() |
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 [9] Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) |
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7 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
(1 BP) Japan ![]() | 41–24 | ![]() |
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) |
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Semi-finals | Grand Final | |||||
14 September – Tokyo | ||||||
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21 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
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15 September – Tokyo | ||||||
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Bronze Final | ||||||
21 September – Higashiōsaka | ||||||
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14 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
Tonga ![]() | 30–17 | ![]() |
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) |
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14 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Fiji ![]() | 22–3 | ![]() |
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) |
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15 September 2024 15:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Samoa ![]() | 27–49 | ![]() |
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) |
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21 September 2024 16:00 JST (UTC+09) |
United States ![]() | 13–18 | ![]() |
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) |
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21 September 2024 19:05 JST (UTC+09) |
Fiji ![]() | 41–17 | ![]() |
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) |
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Point scorers
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Caps and clubs as per the first match of the tournament (23 August 2024).
Team | Stadium | Coach | Captain | World Rugby Ranking | |||
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Home stadium | Capacity | Location | Start [b] | End [c] | |||
![]() | BC Place | 54,500 | Vancouver, British Columbia | ![]() | Lucas Rumball [11] | 21st | 22nd |
![]() | HFC Bank Stadium | 15,000 | Suva, Rewa | ![]() | Tevita Ikanivere [12] | 10th | 9th |
![]() | Kumagaya Rugby Ground | 30,000 | Kumagaya, Saitama | ![]() | Harumichi Tatekawa [13] | 14th | 14th |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium | 27,188 | Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals) | |||||
Hanazono Rugby Stadium | 30,000 | Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final) | |||||
![]() | Apia Park | 12,000 | Apia, Tuamasaga | ![]() | Theo McFarland [14] | 13th | 13th |
![]() | Teufaiva Sport Stadium | 10,000 | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu | ![]() | Ben Tameifuna [15] | 16th | 16th |
![]() | Dignity Health Sports Park | 27,000 | Carson, California | ![]() | Greg Peterson [16] | 19th | 19th |
Nate Augspurger [17] |
On 12 August, Canada name an initial 35-player squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup. [18] [19]
Tyler Matchem was called up on 12 September for Canada's Fifth-place play-off against Tonga. [17]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Dewald Kotze | Hooker | 14 June 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Jesse Mackail | Hooker | 18 May 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Andrew Quattrin | Hooker | 29 August 1996 (aged 27) | 22 | ![]() |
Cole Keith | Prop | 7 May 1997 (aged 27) | 31 | ![]() |
Calixto Martinez | Prop | 13 October 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Sam Miller | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Tyler Matchem | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Liam Murray | Prop | 17 October 1997 (aged 26) | 10 | ![]() |
Conor Young | Prop | 15 August 1995 (aged 29) | 7 | ![]() |
Kaden Duguid | Lock | August 23, 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | ![]() |
Mason Flesch | Lock | 18 November 1999 (aged 24) | 8 | ![]() |
Izzak Kelly | Lock | 4 | ![]() | |
Josh Larsen | Lock | April 4, 1994 (aged 30) | 21 | ![]() |
James Stockwood | Lock | 2 | ![]() | |
Callum Botchar | Back row | October 3, 1997 (aged 26) | 1 | ![]() |
Ethan Fryer | Back row | 27 May 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | ![]() |
Matt Klimchuk | Back row | 30 April 2002 (aged 22) | 1 | ![]() |
Matthew Oworu | Back row | 29 July 2000 (aged 24) | 4 | ![]() |
Sion Parry | Back row | 29 October 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Lucas Rumball (c) | Back row | 2 August 1995 (aged 29) | 53 | ![]() |
Brock Gallagher | Scrum-half | 13 July 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Jason Higgins | Scrum-half | 28 March 1995 (aged 29) | 15 | ![]() |
Jesse Kilgour | Scrum-half | 0 | ![]() | |
Mark Balaski | Fly-half | 1 | ![]() | |
Gradyn Bowd | Fly-half | August 27, 1992 (aged 31) | 10 | ![]() |
Peter Nelson | Fly-half | 5 October 1992 (aged 31) | 21 | ![]() |
Ben LeSage | Centre | 24 November 1995 (aged 28) | 32 | ![]() |
Spencer Jones | Centre | July 17, 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | ![]() |
Takoda McMullin | Centre | 1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | ![]() |
Talon McMullin | Centre | 1 May 2002 (aged 22) | 2 | ![]() |
Nic Benn | Wing | 28 April 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | ![]() |
Rhys James | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
Kainoa Lloyd | Wing | 21 May 1994 (aged 30) | 24 | ![]() |
Josiah Morra | Wing | 7 February 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Cooper Coats | Fullback | 6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 12 | ![]() |
Andrew Coe | Fullback | 8 April 1996 (aged 28) | 20 | ![]() |
On 13 August 2024 the Fiji named a 30-player squad for their opening Pacific Nations Cup test against Samoa. [20]
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. [21] [22] [23]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Mesu Dolokoto | Hooker | 21 January 1995 | 13 | ![]() |
Tevita Ikanivere (c) | Hooker | 6 September 1999 | 15 | ![]() |
Kavaia Tagivetaua | Hooker | 5 June 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | ![]() |
Haereiti Hetet | Prop | 10 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Jone Koroiduadua | Prop | 10 March 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | ![]() |
Eroni Mawi | Prop | 2 June 1996 (aged 28) | 33 | ![]() |
Livai Natave | Prop | 20 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | ![]() |
Peni Ravai | Prop | 16 June 1990 (aged 34) | 45 | ![]() |
Samu Tawake | Prop | 11 November 1996 (aged 27) | 6 | ![]() |
Meli Tuni | Prop | 29 June 2000 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Meli Derenalagi | Lock | 26 November 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
Temo Mayanavanua | Lock | 9 November 1997 (aged 26) | 17 | ![]() |
Isoa Nasilasila | Lock | 13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 14 | ![]() |
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia | Lock | 21 February 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | ![]() |
Mesake Vocevoce | Lock | 16 May 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | ![]() |
Elia Canakaivata | Back row | 12 July 1996 (aged 28) | 2 | ![]() |
Kitione Salawa Jr. | Back row | 23 May 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | ![]() |
Albert Tuisue | Back row | 6 June 1993 (aged 31) | 26 | ![]() |
Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | 18 April 1996 (aged 28) | 33 | ![]() |
Ratu Peni Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 July 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Moses Sorovi | Scrum-half | 15 January 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | ![]() |
Caleb Muntz | Fly-half | 30 October 1999 (aged 24) | 5 | ![]() |
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula | Fly-half | 7 January 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | ![]() |
Iosefo Masi | Centre | 9 May 1998 (aged 26) | 4 | ![]() |
Inia Tabuavou | Centre | 31 August 2002 (aged 21) | 2 | ![]() |
Apisalome Vota | Centre | 6 October 1996 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Adrea Cocagi | Wing | 1 March 1994 (aged 30) | 1 | ![]() |
Vuate Karawalevu | Wing | 5 March 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | ![]() |
Epeli Momo | Wing | 22 October 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Selestino Ravutaumada | Wing | 17 January 2000 (aged 24) | 7 | ![]() |
Ilaisa Droasese | Fullback | 13 September 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | ![]() |
Ponepati Loganimasi | Fullback | 26 March 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
On 7 August 2024, Japan named a 35-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup. [24] [25]
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. [26]
Taichi Takahashi and Yusuke Kajimura were called up to Japan's squad ahead of their Semi-final match against Samoa on 15 September. [17]
Junta Hamano was named as a replacement in Japan's squad for their final match against Fiji on 21 September. [21] [27]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Mamoru Harada | Hooker | 15 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Kenta Matsuoka | Hooker | 6 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Atsushi Sakate | Hooker | 21 June 1993 (aged 31) | 44 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yusuke Kizu | Prop | 2 December 1995 (aged 28) | 5 | Toyota Verblitz |
Shogo Miura | Prop | 8 June 1995 (aged 29) | 9 | Toyota Verblitz |
Takayoshi Mohara | Prop | 17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Takato Okabe | Prop | 19 February 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
Shuhei Takeuchi | Prop | 9 December 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
Keijiro Tamefusa | Prop | 3 September 2001 (aged 22) | 3 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Warner Dearns | Lock | 11 April 2002 (aged 22) | 14 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Amato Fakatava | Lock | 7 December 1994 (aged 29) | 8 | Black Rams Tokyo |
Eishin Kuwano | Lock | 11 October 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Amanaki Saumaki | Lock | 8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 5 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Epineri Uluviti | Lock | 7 July 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars |
Sanaila Waqa | Lock | 17 July 1995 (aged 29) | 5 | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners |
Isaiah Collins-Mapusua | Back row | 21 December 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
Tiennan Costley | Back row | 14 June 2000 (aged 24) | 2 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Faulua Makisi | Back row | 20 January 1997 (aged 27) | 8 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Isaiah Mapusua | Back row | 21 December 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
Kanji Shimokawa | Back row | 17 January 1999 (aged 25) | 6 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
Kai Yamamoto | Back row | 17 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
Shinobu Fujiwara | Scrum-half | 8 February 1999 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Taiki Koyama | Scrum-half | 31 October 1994 (aged 29) | 2 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yamato Murata | Scrum-half | 15 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Kyoto Sangyo University |
Rikiya Matsuda | Fly-half | 3 May 1994 (aged 30) | 39 | Toyota Verblitz |
Lee Seung-sin | Fly-half | 13 January 2001 (aged 23) | 14 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Junta Hamano | Centre | 2 May 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
Yusuke Kajimura | Centre | 13 September 1995 (aged 28) | 0 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
Nicholas McCurran | Centre | 13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
Tomoki Osada | Centre | 25 November 1999 (aged 24) | 10 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Harumichi Tatekawa (c) | Centre | 2 December 1989 (aged 34) | 56 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Samisoni Tua | Centre | 24 May 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
Dylan Riley | Centre | 2 May 1997 (aged 27) | 20 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Kohaku Ebisawa | Wing | 27 October 2004 (aged 19) | 0 | Meiji University |
Jone Naikabula | Wing | 12 April 1994 (aged 30) | 11 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
Koga Nezuka | Wing | 15 September 1998 (aged 25) | 2 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
Malo Tuitama | Wing | 23 March 1996 (aged 28) | 0 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
Taichi Takahashi | Fullback | 24 June 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | Toyota Verblitz |
Takuya Yamasawa | Fullback | 21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 9 | Saitama Wild Knights |
Yoshitaka Yazaki | Fullback | 12 May 2004 (aged 20) | 3 | Waseda University |
On 14 August, Samoa named a 31-player squad for the opening test of the Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji. [28]
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. [29]
Samoa called-up Elisapeta Alofipo and Melani Nanai ahead of their Semi-final match against Japan on 15 September. [17]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Sama Malolo | Hooker | 19 February 1998 (aged 26) | 9 | ![]() |
Luteru Tolai | Hooker | 1 June 1998 (aged 26) | 3 | ![]() |
Andrew Tuala | Hooker | 9 March 1991 (aged 33) | 3 | ![]() |
Lolani Faleiva | Prop | 22 December 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Marco Fepulea'i | Prop | 25 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | ![]() |
Aki Seiuli | Prop | 22 December 1992 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |
Brook Toomalatai | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Kalolo Tuiloma | Prop | 24 June 1990 (aged 34) | 4 | ![]() |
Tietie Tuimauga | Prop | 5 August 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | ![]() |
Michael Curry | Lock | 2 March 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Theo McFarland (c) | Lock | 16 October 1995 (aged 28) | 14 | ![]() |
Ben Nee-Nee | Lock | 12 May 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |
Sam Slade | Lock | 28 August 1997 (aged 26) | 8 | ![]() |
Senio Toleafoa | Lock | 26 August 1993 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Iakopo Mapu | Back row | 4 November 1997 (aged 26) | 4 | ![]() |
Izaiha Moore-Aiono | Back row | 3 March 2000 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Jonah Mau'u | Back row | 28 July 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
Olajuwon Noa | Back row | 28 December 1989 (aged 34) | 6 | ![]() |
Taleni Seu | Back row | 26 December 1993 (aged 30) | 9 | ![]() |
Murphy Taramai | Back row | 17 August 1992 (aged 32) | 1 | ![]() |
Fred Tuilagi | Back row | 9 June 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Melani Matavao | Scrum-half | 19 November 1995 (aged 28) | 17 | ![]() |
Jonathan Taumateine | Scrum-half | 28 September 1996 (aged 27) | 16 | ![]() |
Danny Tusitala | Scrum-half | 18 October 1991 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Rodney Iona | Fly-half | 17 August 1991 (aged 33) | 6 | ![]() |
D'Angelo Leuila | Fly-half | 18 January 1997 (aged 27) | 26 | ![]() |
Afa Moleli | Fly-half | 2 | ![]() | |
Stacey Ili | Centre | 11 May 1991 (aged 33) | 7 | ![]() |
Alapati Leiua | Centre | 21 September 1988 (aged 35) | 32 | ![]() |
Lalomilo Lalomilo | Centre | 12 February 1999 (aged 25) | 0 | ![]() |
Elisapeta Alofipo | Wing | 11 December 1997 (aged 26) | 0 | Samoa sevens |
Tomasi Alosio | Wing | 26 January 1992 (aged 32) | 4 | ![]() |
Pisi Leilua | Wing | 12 May 1995 (aged 29) | 1 | ![]() |
Owen Niue | Wing | 1 | ![]() | |
Tuna Tuitama | Wing | 25 February 2000 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Melani Nanai | Fullback | 3 August 1993 (aged 31) | 0 | ![]() |
Danny Toala | Fullback | 26 March 1999 (aged 25) | 14 | ![]() |
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. [30]
Salesi Tuifua was selected for Tonga's second fixture in Pool A against Fiji. [26]
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. [17]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Solomone Aniseko | Hooker | 8 March 1997 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Penisoni Fineanganofo | Hooker | 20 March 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
William Fonohema | Hooker | 0 | ![]() | |
Sekope Lopeti-Moli | Hooker | 12 August 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | 14 December 1991 (aged 32) | 13 | |
Jethro Felemi | Prop | 1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 10 | ![]() |
Tau Koloamatangi | Prop | 3 January 1995 (aged 29) | 12 | ![]() |
Duke Nginingini | Prop | 4 | ![]() | |
Ben Tameifuna (c) | Prop | 30 August 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | ![]() |
Salesi Tuifua | Prop | 0 | ![]() | |
Brandon Televave | Prop | 1 | ![]() | |
Tevita Ahokovi | Lock | 0 | ![]() | |
Kelemete Finau-Fetuli | Lock | 3 | ![]() | |
Paea Fonoifua | Lock | 8 March 1993 (aged 31) | 0 | ![]() |
Harison Mataele | Lock | 1 January 1994 (aged 30) | 5 | ![]() |
Vutulongo Puloka | Lock | 1 | ||
Lotu Inisi | Back row | 26 April 1999 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Josh Kaifa | Back row | 21 July 1992 (aged 32) | 2 | ![]() |
Tupou Ma'afu Afungia | Back row | 12 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a | Back row | 9 November 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | ![]() |
Sione Takai | Back row | 1 | ![]() | |
Aisea Halo | Scrum-half | 29 June 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | ![]() |
Siaosi Nai | Scrum-half | 19 September 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | ![]() |
Manu Paea | Scrum-half | 17 September 2001 (aged 22) | 12 | ![]() |
Patrick Pellegrini | Fly-half | 28 September 1998 (aged 25) | 4 | ![]() |
Tyler Pulini | Fly-half | 1 | ![]() | |
Semisi Ma'asi | Fly-half | 18 January 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | ![]() |
Nikolai Foliaki | Centre | 25 December 1997 (aged 26) | 5 | ![]() |
Fine Inisi | Centre | 19 May 1998 (aged 26) | 10 | ![]() |
Fetuli Paea | Centre | 16 August 1994 (aged 30) | 7 | ![]() |
Latu Akauola | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
Esau Filimoehala | Wing | 0 | ![]() | |
John Tapueluelu | Wing | 7 April 1999 (aged 25) | 1 | ![]() |
Sam Tuitupou | Fullback | 0 | Tonga sevens | |
Josiah Unga | Fullback | 0 | ![]() | |
Kafaikamoana Vaea | Fullback | 0 |
On 15 August 2024, the United States announced a 31-player squad for the Pacific Nations Cup. [16] [31]
Payton Telea-Ilalio was named in the United States' replacements for their squad in their final match against Samoa. [32]
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cyrille Cama | Hooker | April 23, 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | ![]() |
Sean McNulty | Hooker | July 10, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | ![]() |
Kapeli Pifeleti | Hooker | 1 September 1999 (aged 24) | 12 | ![]() |
Pono Davis | Prop | August 4, 1997 (aged 27) | 0 | ![]() |
Jack Iscaro | Prop | 4 August 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | ![]() |
Alex Maughan | Prop | 24 April 1995 (aged 29) | 3 | ![]() |
Paul Mullen | Prop | 16 November 1991 (aged 32) | 35 | ![]() |
Payton Telea-Ilalio | Prop | 17 August 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
Jake Turnbull | Prop | 17 July 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | ![]() |
Jason Damm | Lock | 26 January 1995 (aged 29) | 2 | ![]() |
Greg Peterson (c) | Lock | 31 August 1989 (aged 34) | 44 | ![]() |
William Waguespack | Lock | March 3, 1998 (aged 26) | 0 | ![]() |
Cory Daniel | Back row | September 11, 1995 (aged 28) | 3 | ![]() |
Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz | Back row | 13 June 1996 (aged 28) | 11 | ![]() |
Vili Helu | Back row | 20 March 1996 (aged 28) | 7 | ![]() |
Paddy Ryan | Back row | 13 October 1998 (aged 25) | 7 | ![]() |
Moni Tongaʻuiha | Back row | October 5, 1994 (aged 29) | 6 | ![]() |
Thomas Tu’avao | Back row | 27 October 1993 (aged 30) | 6 | ![]() |
Ruben de Haas | Scrum-half | 9 October 1998 (aged 25) | 31 | ![]() |
Ethan McVeigh | Scrum-half | 14 December 1999 (aged 24) | 1 | ![]() |
Juan-Philip Smith | Scrum-half | 30 March 1994 (aged 30) | 2 | ![]() |
Luke Carty | Fly-half | 27 September 1997 (aged 26) | 16 | ![]() |
Rand Santos | Fly-half | 0 | ![]() | |
Dominic Besag | Centre | August 6, 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | ![]() |
Tommaso Boni | Centre | 15 January 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | ![]() |
Bryce Campbell | Centre | 21 September 1994 (aged 29) | 46 | ![]() |
Tavite Lopeti | Centre | 20 November 1998 (aged 25) | 14 | ![]() |
Nate Augspurger | Wing | 31 January 1990 (aged 34) | 43 | ![]() |
Conner Mooneyham | Wing | 26 March 1996 (aged 28) | 1 | ![]() |
Mitch Wilson | Wing | 15 April 1996 (aged 28) | 8 | ![]() |
Toby Fricker | Fullback | July 20, 1995 (aged 29) | 0 | ![]() |
Chris Mattina | Fullback | March 31, 1993 (aged 31) | 5 | ![]() |