2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host Japan (Finals)
Dates23 August – 21 September 2024 (29 days)
Teams
Final positions
Champions Fiji (6th title)
Runner-up Japan
Third place Samoa
Fourth place United States
Tournament statistics
Matches played11
Tries scored80 (7.27 per match)
Top scorer(s) Lee Seung-sin (60)
Most tries
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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]

Pool stage

Pool A

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1  Fiji 2 2 0 0 92 35 +57 13 4 2 0 10 Advance to Semi-finals
2  Samoa 2 1 0 1 59 59 0 7 8 1 0 5
3  Tonga 2 0 0 2 36 93 −57 5 13 0 0 0
Source: World Rugby
23 August 2024
18:00 FJT (UTC+12)
(1 BP) Fiji 42–16 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'		ReportTry: Leilua 17' c
Con: Leuila (1/1) 18'
Pen: Leuila (3/3) 13', 27', 36'
HFC Stadium, Suva
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
FB15Vuate Karawalevu
RW14Selestino Ravutaumada
OC13Iosefo Masi
IC12Inia Tabuavoudownward-facing red arrow 73'
LW11Epeli Momodownward-facing red arrow 64'
FH10Caleb Muntz
SH9Frank Lomanidownward-facing red arrow 67'
N88Elia Canakaivatadownward-facing red arrow 66'
OF7Kitione Salawa Jr.
BF6Meli Derenalagi
RL5Temo MayanavanuaYellow card 35'
LL4Isoa Nasilasiladownward-facing red arrow 66'
TP3Samu Tawakedownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Tevita Ikanivere (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Haereiti Hetetdownward-facing red arrow 40'
Replacements:
HK16Mesu Dolokotoupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Eroni Mawiupward-facing green arrow 40'
PR18Peni Ravaiupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Mesake Vocevoceupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20Albert Tuisueupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Moses Soroviupward-facing green arrow 67'
FH22Isaiah Armstrong-Ravulaupward-facing green arrow 64'
CE23Apisalome Votaupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
Mick Byrne
FB15Tomasi Alosio
RW14Tuna TuitamaYellow card 65'
OC13Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC12Alapati Leiua
LW11Pisi Leiluadownward-facing red arrow 64'
FH10D'Angelo Leuiladownward-facing red arrow 67'
SH9Melani Matavaodownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Olajuwon Noadownward-facing red arrow 38'
OF7Murphy Taramai
BF6Theo McFarland (c)
RL5Sam Slade
LL4Ben Nee-Needownward-facing red arrow 72'
TP3Marco Fepulea'idownward-facing red arrow 23'
HK2Andrew Tualadownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Aki Seiulidownward-facing red arrow 72'
Replacements:
HK16Sama Maloloupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Tietie Tuimaugaupward-facing green arrow 23'
PR18Brook Toomalataiupward-facing green arrow 72'
LK19Senio Toleafoaupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL20Jonah Mau'uupward-facing green arrow 38'
SH21Danny Tusitalaupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH22Afa Moleliupward-facing green arrow 67'
CE23Stacey Iliupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
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 43–17 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'		ReportTry: Inisi (2) 57' c, 64' c
Con: Pellegrini (2/2) 58', 64'
Pen: Pellegrini (1/1) 49'
Apia Park, Apia
Referee: Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
FB15Afa Molelidownward-facing red arrow 61'
RW14Tuna Tuitama
OC13Stacey Ili
IC12Alapati Leiua
LW11Tomasi Alosio
FH10D'Angelo Leuiladownward-facing red arrow 53'
SH9Melani Matavaodownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Iakopo Mapudownward-facing red arrow 56'
OF7Izaiha Moore-Aiono
BF6Theo McFarland (c)
RL5Sam Slade
LL4Ben Nee-Needownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Tietie Tuimaugadownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Sama Malolodownward-facing red arrow 62'
LP1Aki Seiulidownward-facing red arrow 72'
Replacements:
HK16Luteru Tolaiupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Andrew Tualaupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR18Brook Toomalataiupward-facing green arrow 50'
LK19Michael Curryupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Jonah Mau'uupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Danny Tusitalaupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH22Rodney Ionaupward-facing green arrow 52'
CE23Lalomilo Lalomiloupward-facing green arrow 61'
Coach:
Mahonri Schwalger
FB15Nikolai Foliaki
RW14Esau Filimoehaladownward-facing red arrow 45'
OC13Fine Inisi
IC12Fetuli Paea
LW11John Tapuelueludownward-facing red arrow 68'
FH10Patrick Pellegrini
SH9Manu Paeadownward-facing red arrow 48'
N88Lotu Inisi
OF7Hapakuki Moala-Liava'adownward-facing red arrow 58'
BF6Tupou Afungia
RL5Onehunga Havilidownward-facing red arrow 48'
LL4Harison Mataele
TP3Ben Tameifuna (c)
HK2Penisoni Fineanganofo
LP1Tau Koloamatangidownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Solomone Aniseko
PR17Jethro Felemiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Brandon Televave
LK19Tevita Ahokoviupward-facing green arrow 48'
FL20Sosefo Sakaliaupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Aisea Haloupward-facing green arrow 48'
FH22Tyler Puliniupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE23Sam Tuitupouupward-facing green arrow 45'
Coach:
Tevita Tuʻifua


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

Notes:

  • Tupou Afungia, Tevita Ahokovi, Esau Filimoehala, Penisoni Fineanganofo, and Sam Tuitupou (all Tonga) all made their international debuts.
6 September 2024
16:00 TOT (UTC+13)
Tonga 19–50 Fiji (1 BP)
Try: Paea 18' c
F. Inisi 28' c
Pellegrini 36' m
Con: Pellegrini (2/3) 18', 29'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Nikolai Foliaki
RW14Esau Filimoehaladownward-facing red arrow 65'
OC13Fine Inisidownward-facing red arrow 65'
IC12Fetuli Paea
LW11Sam Tuitupou
FH10Patrick Pellegrini
SH9Aisea Halodownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Lotu Inisi
OF7Tupou Ma'afu Afungiadownward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Tevita Ahokovi
RL5Onehunga Havilidownward-facing red arrow 47'
LL4Harison Mataele
TP3Ben Tameifuna (c)downward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Solomone Anisekodownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Jethro Felemidownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Penisoni Fineanganofoupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Salesi Tuifuaupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Brandon Televaveupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Paea Fonoifuaupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL20Sosefo Sakaliaupward-facing green arrow 47'
SH21Siaosi Naiupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH22Tyler Puliniupward-facing green arrow 65'
WG23Latu Akauolaupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Tevita Tuʻifua
FB15Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW14Vuate Karawalevu
OC13Iosefo Masi
IC12Adrea CocagiRed card 16'
LW11Epeli Momodownward-facing red arrow 51'
FH10Caleb Muntz
SH9Frank Lomanidownward-facing red arrow 69'
N88Albert Tuisuedownward-facing red arrow 54'
OF7Elia Canakaivata
BF6Meli Derenalagi
RL5Temo Mayanavanuadownward-facing red arrow 64'
LL4Mesake Vocevoce
TP3Samu Tawakedownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Tevita Ikanivere (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Eroni Mawidownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Mesu Dolokotoupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Haereiti Hetetupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Peni Ravaiupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Ratu Rotuisoliaupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20Kitione Salawa Jr.upward-facing green arrow 54'
SH21Peni Matawaluupward-facing green arrow 69'
CE22Inia Tabuavou
FB23Ilaisa Droaseseupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
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

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1  Japan 2 2 0 0 96 52 +44 13 7 2 0 10 Advance to Semi-finals
2  United States 2 1 0 1 52 56 −4 7 7 1 0 5
3  Canada 2 0 0 2 43 83 −40 6 12 1 0 1
Source: World Rugby
25 August 2024
14:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) Canada 28–55 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'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Cooper Coatsdownward-facing red arrow 60'
RW14Andrew Coedownward-facing red arrow 69'
OC13Ben LeSage
IC12Talon McMullindownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11Nic Benn
FH10Peter Nelson
SH9Jason Higgins
N88Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7Ethan Fryerdownward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Mason Flesch
RL5Kaden Duguid
LL4Izzak Kellydownward-facing red arrow 63'
TP3Conor Youngdownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Andrew Quattrindownward-facing red arrow 57'
LP1Calixto Martinezdownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Dewald Kotzeupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR17Djustice Sears-Duruupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR18Cole Keithupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19James Stockwoodupward-facing green arrow 63'
FL20Matthew Oworuupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Brock Gallagherupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH22Mark Balaskiupward-facing green arrow 69'
CE23Takoda McMullinupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Kingsley Jones
FB15Yoshitaka Yazaki
RW14Jone Naikabula
OC13Dylan Riley
IC12Nicholas McCurran
LW11Malo Tuitamadownward-facing red arrow 63'
FH10Lee Seung-sindownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Shinobu Fujiwaradownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Faulua Makisidownward-facing red arrow 54'
OF7Kanji Shimokawa
BF6Tiennan Costley
RL5Warner Dearns
LL4Sanaila Waqadownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Keijiro Tamefusadownward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Atsushi Sakatedownward-facing red arrow 47'
LP1Shogo Miuradownward-facing red arrow 47'
Replacements:
HK16Mamoru Haradaupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR17Takayoshi Moharaupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR18Shuhei Takeuchiupward-facing green arrow 47'
LK19Eishin Kuwanoupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Isaiah Collins-Mapusuaupward-facing green arrow 54'
SH21Taiki Koyamaupward-facing green arrow 63'
CE22Harumichi Tatekawa (c)upward-facing green arrow 63'
CE23Tomoki Osadaupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Eddie Jones


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

Notes:

  • Kaden Duguid (Canada), Isaiah Collins-Mapusua, Nicholas McCurran and Malo Tuitama (all Japan) made their international debuts.
  • This was Japan's biggest victory against Canada in Canada (by margin).
31 August 2024
18:00 PDT (UTC−07)
(1 BP) United States 28–15 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'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Mitch Wilson
RW14Conner Mooneyham
OC13Tavite Lopeti
IC12Tommaso Bonidownward-facing red arrow 61'
LW11Nate Augspurger
FH10Luke Carty
SH9Juan-Philip Smithdownward-facing red arrow 73'
N88Jamason Faʻanana-Schultzdownward-facing red arrow 61'
OF7Cory Danieldownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Paddy Ryan
RL5Greg Peterson (c)
LL4Jason Damm
TP3Alex Maughandownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Kapeli Pifeletidownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Jack Iscarodownward-facing red arrow 77'
Replacements:
HK16Sean McNultyupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Jake Turnbullupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR18Pono Davisupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Vili Heluupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Thomas Tu'avaoupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Ethan McVeighupward-facing green arrow 73'
FH22Dominic Besagupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE23Chris Mattina
Coach:
Scott Lawrence
FB15Andrew Coe
RW14Takoda McMullin
OC13Ben LeSage
IC12Talon McMullindownward-facing red arrow 56'
LW11Nic Benn
FH10Peter Nelson
SH9Jason Higgins
N88Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7Ethan Fryer
BF6Mason Flesch
RL5Kaden Duguiddownward-facing red arrow 69'
LL4Izzak Kellydownward-facing red arrow 42'
TP3Conor Youngdownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Andrew Quattrindownward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Calixto MartinezYellow card 47'downward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Dewald Kotzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Djustice Sears-Duruupward-facing green arrow 50'downward-facing red arrow 57'upward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Cole Keithupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19James Stockwoodupward-facing green arrow 69'
FL20Matthew Oworuupward-facing green arrow 42'downward-facing red arrow 50'upward-facing green arrow 57'
SH21Brock Gallagher
FH22Mark Balaski
CE23Cooper Coatsupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
Kingsley Jones


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

Notes:

  • Pono Davis and Sean McNulty (both United States) made their international debut.
7 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
(1 BP) Japan 41–24 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'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Takuya Yamasawadownward-facing red arrow 53'
RW14Jone Naikabuladownward-facing red arrow 49'
OC13Dylan Riley
IC12Nicholas McCurran
LW11Malo Tuitama
FH10Lee Seung-sin
SH9Shinobu Fujiwaradownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Faulua Makisidownward-facing red arrow 51'
OF7Kanji Shimokawa
BF6Tiennan Costley
RL5Warner Dearns
LL4Sanaila Waqadownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Keijiro Tamefusadownward-facing red arrow 46'
HK2Atsushi Sakatedownward-facing red arrow 38'
LP1Shogo Miuradownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16Mamoru Haradaupward-facing green arrow 38'
PR17Takayoshi Moharaupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Shuhei Takeuchiupward-facing green arrow 46'
LK19Amato Fakatavaupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Isaiah Collins-Mapusuaupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Taiki Koyamaupward-facing green arrow 64'
CE22Harumichi Tatekawa (c)upward-facing green arrow 53'
CE23Tomoki Osadaupward-facing green arrow 49'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Mitch Wilson
RW14Conner Mooneyham
OC13Tavite Lopetidownward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 52'
IC12Tommaso Bonidownward-facing red arrow 68'
LW11Nate Augspurger
FH10Luke Carty
SH9Ruben de Haasdownward-facing red arrow 53'
N88Jamason Faʻanana-Schultzdownward-facing red arrow 71'
OF7Cory Danieldownward-facing red arrow 49'
BF6Paddy Ryan
RL5Greg Peterson (c)downward-facing red arrow 59'
LL4Vili Helu
TP3Alex Maughandownward-facing red arrow 46'
HK2Kapeli Pifeletidownward-facing red arrow 62'
LP1Jack Iscarodownward-facing red arrow 62'
Replacements:
HK16Sean McNultyupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Jake Turnbullupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR18Paul Mullenupward-facing green arrow 46'
LK19Jason Dammupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Thomas Tu'avaoupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL21Moni Tongaʻuihaupward-facing green arrow 49'
SH22Juan-Philip Smithupward-facing green arrow 53'
CE23Dominic Besagupward-facing green arrow 40'downward-facing red arrow 52'upward-facing green arrow 68'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence


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

Finals series

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsGrand Final
 
      
 
14 September – Tokyo
 
 
 Fiji22
 
21 September – Higashiōsaka
 
 United States3
 
 Fiji41
 
15 September – Tokyo
 
 Japan17
 
 Samoa27
 
 
 Japan49
 
Bronze Final
 
 
21 September – Higashiōsaka
 
 
 United States13
 
 
 Samoa18

Fifth-place play-off

14 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
Tonga 30–17 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'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Josiah Unga
RW14Nikolai Foliakidownward-facing red arrow 75'
OC13Fine Inisidownward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Fetuli Paea
LW11John Tapueluelu
FH10Patrick Pellegrini
SH9Aisea Halodownward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Lotu Inisi
OF7Tupou Ma'afu Afungiadownward-facing red arrow 65'
BF6Hapakuki Moala-Liava'adownward-facing red arrow 19'
RL5Tevita Ahokovi
LL4Harison Mataeledownward-facing red arrow 54'
TP3Ben Tameifuna (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Sosefo Sakaliadownward-facing red arrow 73'
LP1Jethro FelemiYellow card 19'downward-facing red arrow 54'
Replacements:
HK16Penisoni Fineanganofoupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR17Salesi Tuifuaupward-facing green arrow 19'downward-facing red arrow 30'upward-facing green arrow 54'
PR18Tau Koloamatangiupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Kelemete Finau-Fetuliupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Vutulongo Pulokaupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Manu Paeaupward-facing green arrow 75'
WG22Latu Akauolaupward-facing green arrow 75'
TBD23Kafaikamoana Vaeaupward-facing green arrow 77'
Coach:
Tevita Tuʻifua
FB15Cooper Coatsdownward-facing red arrow 77'
RW14Andrew Coe
OC13Takoda McMullin
IC12Ben LeSagedownward-facing red arrow 60'
LW11Josiah Morra
FH10Peter Nelson
SH9Jason Higginsdownward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Lucas Rumball (c)
OF7Ethan FryerYellow card 70'
BF6Matthew Oworudownward-facing red arrow 60'
RL5Mason Flesch
LL4Kaden Duguiddownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Conor Youngdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Andrew Quattrindownward-facing red arrow 68'
LP1Calixto Martinezdownward-facing red arrow 32'
Replacements:
HK16Dewald Kotzeupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Cole Keithupward-facing green arrow 32'
PR18Tyler Matchemupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Callum Botcharupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Siôn Parryupward-facing green arrow 60'
SH21Brock Gallagherupward-facing green arrow 75'
FH22Mark Balaskiupward-facing green arrow 77'
CE23Talon McMullinupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Kingsley Jones


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

Notes:

  • Tyler Matchem (Canada), Vutulongo Puloka (Tonga), Josiah Unga (Tonga) and Kafaikamoana Vaea (Tonga) all made their international debut.

Semi-finals

14 September 2024
19:05 JST (UTC+09)
Fiji 22–3 United States
Try: Canakaivata (2) 26' c, 51' c
Lomani 60' m
Con: Muntz (2/3) 27', 52'
Pen: Muntz (1/1) 23'		ReportPen: Mattina (1/2) 4'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
FB15Isaiah Armstrong-Ravuladownward-facing red arrow 73'
RW14Vuate Karawalevu
OC13Iosefo Masi
IC12Inia Tabuavou
LW11Epeli Momodownward-facing red arrow 40'
FH10Caleb Muntz
SH9Frank Lomanidownward-facing red arrow 68'
N88Elia Canakaivatadownward-facing red arrow 58'downward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Kitione Salawa Jr.
BF6Meli Derenalagi
RL5Temo Mayanavanua
LL4Isoa Nasilasila
TP3Samu Tawakedownward-facing red arrow 56'downward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Tevita Ikanivere (c)Yellow card 55'downward-facing red arrow 67'
LP1Eroni Mawidownward-facing red arrow 56'
Replacements:
HK16Mesu Dolokotoupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Haereiti Hetetupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Peni Ravaiupward-facing green arrow 56'downward-facing red arrow 70'
LK19Ratu Rotuisolia
FL20Albert Tuisueupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Peni Matawaluupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE22Apisalome Votaupward-facing green arrow 73'
FB23Ilaisa Droaseseupward-facing green arrow 40'
Coach:
Mick Byrne
FB15Toby Frickerdownward-facing red arrow 73'
RW14Conner Mooneyham
OC13Dominic Besag
IC12Tavite Lopeti
LW11Nate Augspurger (c)downward-facing red arrow 75'
FH10Chris Mattina
SH9Ruben de Haasdownward-facing red arrow 39'
N88Thomas Tu'avao
OF7Cory Danieldownward-facing red arrow 68'
BF6Paddy Ryan
RL5Jason Damm
LL4Vili Heludownward-facing red arrow 40'
TP3Paul Mullendownward-facing red arrow 35'
HK2Sean McNultydownward-facing red arrow 47'
LP1Jack Iscarodownward-facing red arrow 20'upward-facing green arrow 29'
Replacements:
HK16Kapeli Pifeletiupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR17Jake Turnbullupward-facing green arrow 20'downward-facing red arrow 29'
PR18Pono Davisupward-facing green arrow 35'
LK19Greg Petersonupward-facing green arrow 40'
FL20Moni Tongaʻuihaupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE21Bryce Campbellupward-facing green arrow 75'
WG22Rand Santosupward-facing green arrow 73'
CE23Juan-Philip Smithupward-facing green arrow 39'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence


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

Notes:

  • Rand Santos and Toby Fricker (both United States) made their international debut.
15 September 2024
15:05 JST (UTC+09)
Samoa 27–49 Japan
Try: Tuitama 13' c
Matavao 52' c
Lalomilo 72' c
Con: Iona (3/3) 14', 53', 73'
Pen: Iona (2/2) 25', 29'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Tomasi Alosio
RW14Tuna Tuitama
OC13Lalomilo Lalomilo
IC12Alapati Leiuadownward-facing red arrow 59'
LW11Elisapeta AlofipoYellow card 10'
FH10Rodney Iona
SH9Melani Matavaodownward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Iakopo Mapu
OF7Izaiha Moore-Aionodownward-facing red arrow 47'
BF6Theo McFarland (c)
RL5Sam Sladedownward-facing red arrow 29'
LL4Ben Nee-Nee
TP3Marco Fepulea'idownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Sama Malolodownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Aki Seiulidownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Luteru Tolaiupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Andrew Tualaupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Brook Toomalataiupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Michael Curryupward-facing green arrow 29'
FL20Murphy Taramaiupward-facing green arrow 47'
SH21Danny Tusitalaupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Afa Moleli
CE23Melani Nanaiupward-facing green arrow 59'
Coach:
Mahonri Schwalger
FB15Lee Seung-sin
RW14Tomoki Osada
OC13Dylan Riley
IC12Nicholas McCurrandownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11Malo Tuitama
FH10Harumichi Tatekawa (c)downward-facing red arrow 62'
SH9Shinobu Fujiwaradownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Faulua Makisidownward-facing red arrow 62'
OF7Kanji Shimokawa
BF6Amato Fakatava
RL5Warner Dearns
LL4Epineri Uluvitidownward-facing red arrow 61'
TP3Shuhei Takeuchidownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Mamoru Haradadownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Shogo Miura
Replacements:
HK16Kenta Matsuokaupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Takato Okabe
PR18Keijiro Tamefusaupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Isaiah Collins-Mapusuaupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Tiennan Costleyupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Taiki Koyamaupward-facing green arrow 66'
CE22Yusuke Kajimuraupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Taichi Takahashiupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
Eddie Jones


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

Notes:

  • Elisapeta Alofipo and Melani Nanai (both Samoa) made their international debuts.

Bronze Final

21 September 2024
16:00 JST (UTC+09)
United States 13–18 Samoa
Try: Fricker 7' c
Con: Carty (1/1) 8'
Pen: Carty (2/3) 5', 53'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Toby Fricker
RW14Conner Mooneyham
OC13Dominic Besag
IC12Tommaso Boni
LW11Mitch Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 79'
FH10Luke Carty
SH9Juan-Philip Smithdownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Jamason Faʻanana-Schultzdownward-facing red arrow 59'
OF7Cory Danieldownward-facing red arrow 59'
BF6Paddy Ryan
RL5Greg Peterson (c)
LL4Jason DammYellow card 73'
TP3Alex Maughandownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Kapeli Pifeletidownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Jake Turnbulldownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Sean McNultyupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Payton Telea-Ilalioupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Pono Davisupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL19Thomas Tu'avaoupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Moni Tongaʻuihaupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL21Vili Heluupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH22Ethan McVeigh
FH23Rand Santosupward-facing green arrow 79'
Coach:
Scott Lawrence
FB15Tomasi Alosio
RW14Tuna Tuitama
OC13Lalomilo Lalomilodownward-facing red arrow 72'
IC12Alapati Leiuadownward-facing red arrow 41'
LW11Elisapeta Alofipo
FH10Rodney Iona
SH9Melani Matavaodownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Iakopo Mapu
OF7Izaiha Moore-Aionodownward-facing red arrow 58'
BF6Theo McFarland (c)
RL5Michael Currydownward-facing red arrow 47'
LL4Ben Nee-Nee
TP3Marco Fepulea'idownward-facing red arrow 79'
HK2Sama Malolodownward-facing red arrow 58'
LP1Aki Seiulidownward-facing red arrow 62'
Replacements:
HK16Luteru Tolaiupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR17Andrew Tualaupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR18Brook Toomalataiupward-facing green arrow 79'
LK19Sam Sladeupward-facing green arrow 47'
FL20Jonah Mau'uupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Danny Tusitalaupward-facing green arrow 62'
FH22Afa Moleliupward-facing green arrow 72'
CE23Melani Nanaiupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
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 41–17 Japan
Try: Karawalevu (2) 32' c, 70' c
Loganimasi (2) 59' c, 75' c
Tuisue 67' c
Con: Muntz (5/5) 33', 60', 68', 71', 76'
Pen: Muntz (2/2) 10', 56'		ReportTry: 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)
FB15Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
RW14Vuate Karawalevu
OC13Iosefo Masidownward-facing red arrow 32'
IC12Inia Tabuavou
LW11Ilaisa Droasesedownward-facing red arrow 57'
FH10Caleb Muntz
SH9Frank Lomani
N88Elia Canakaivatadownward-facing red arrow 63'
OF7Kitione Salawa Jr.downward-facing red arrow 28'
BF6Meli Derenalagidownward-facing red arrow 32'
RL5Temo Mayanavanuadownward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4Isoa Nasilasila
TP3Samu Tawakedownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Tevita Ikanivere (c)
LP1Eroni Mawidownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Mesu Dolokoto
PR17Haereiti Hetet
PR18Meli Tuni
LK19Mesake Vocevoceupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL20Albert Tuisuedownward-facing red arrow 32'upward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Peni Matawalu
CE22Apisalome Votaupward-facing green arrow 32'
FB23Ponepati Loganimasiupward-facing green arrow 57'
Coach:
Mick Byrne
FB15Lee Seung-sin
RW14Tomoki Osada
OC13Dylan Riley
IC12Nicholas McCurrandownward-facing red arrow 61'
LW11Malo Tuitama
FH10Harumichi Tatekawa (c)downward-facing red arrow 52'
SH9Shinobu Fujiwaradownward-facing red arrow 54'
N88Faulua Makisi
OF7Kanji Shimokawadownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Amato Fakatavadownward-facing red arrow 44'
RL5Warner Dearns
LL4Epineri Uluviti
TP3Shuhei Takeuchidownward-facing red arrow 46'
HK2Mamoru HaradaYellow card 38'downward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Shogo Miuradownward-facing red arrow 46'
Replacements:
HK16Kenta Matsuokadownward-facing red arrow 48'upward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Takato Okabeupward-facing green arrow 46'
PR18Keijiro Tamefusaupward-facing green arrow 46'
LK19Isaiah Collins-Mapusua
FL20Tiennan Costleyupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Taiki Koyamaupward-facing green arrow 54'
CE22Yusuke Kajimuraupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE23Junta Hamanoupward-facing green arrow 52'
Coach:
Eddie Jones


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

Notes:

  • Ponepati Loganimasi (Fiji), and Junta Hamano (Japan) are all set for their international debut.

Statistics

As of 21 September 2024.[10]

Participants and squads

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

Team Stadium Coach Captain World Rugby Ranking
Home stadium Capacity Location Start[b] End[c]
 Canada BC Place 54,500 Vancouver, British Columbia Kingsley Jones Lucas Rumball[11] 21st 22nd
 Fiji HFC Bank Stadium 15,000 Suva, Rewa Mick Byrne Tevita Ikanivere[12] 10th 9th
 Japan Kumagaya Rugby Ground 30,000 Kumagaya, Saitama Eddie Jones Harumichi Tatekawa[13] 14th 14th
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium 27,188 Aoyama, Tokyo (Semi-finals)
Hanazono Rugby Stadium 30,000 Higashiōsaka, Osaka (Grand Final)
 Samoa Apia Park 12,000 Apia, Tuamasaga Mahonri Schwalger Theo McFarland[14] 13th 13th
 Tonga Teufaiva Sport Stadium 10,000 Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu Tevita Tuʻifua Ben Tameifuna[15] 16th 16th
 United States Dignity Health Sports Park 27,000 Carson, California Scott Lawrence Greg Peterson[16] 19th 19th
Nate Augspurger[17]

Canada

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

Fiji

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

Japan

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
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.[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
Sama Malolo Hooker (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 26) 9 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Luteru Tolai Hooker (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 26) 3 France Biarritz
Andrew Tuala Hooker (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 33) 3 Australia Hunter Wildfires
Lolani Faleiva Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 32) 2 New Zealand Taradale
Marco Fepulea'i Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 29) 3 France Colomiers
Aki Seiuli Prop (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 31) 5 Wales Dragons
Brook Toomalatai Prop 0 New Zealand New Brighton RC
Kalolo Tuiloma Prop (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 34) 4 New Zealand Taradale
Tietie Tuimauga Prop (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 31) 6 France US Montauban
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 30) 5 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland (c) Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 28) 14 England Saracens
Ben Nee-Nee Lock (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 31) 5 Japan Kamaishi Seawaves
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 26) 8 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Senio Toleafoa Lock (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 30) 5 France Nevers
Iakopo Mapu Back row (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 26) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Izaiha Moore-Aiono Back row (2000-03-03)3 March 2000 (aged 24) 1 England Ampthill
Jonah Mau'u Back row (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (aged 26) 0 United States New Orleans Gold
Olajuwon Noa Back row (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 34) 6 United States New Orleans Gold
Taleni Seu Back row (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 30) 9 Japan Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
Murphy Taramai Back row (1992-08-17)17 August 1992 (aged 32) 1 Japan Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
Fred Tuilagi Back row (1997-06-09)9 June 1997 (aged 27) 0 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Melani Matavao Scrum-half (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 28) 17 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 27) 16 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Danny Tusitala Scrum-half (1991-10-18)18 October 1991 (aged 32) 2 United States Old Glory DC
Rodney Iona Fly-half (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 33) 6 United States New Orleans Gold
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 27) 26 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Afa Moleli Fly-half 2 New Zealand University of Auckland
Stacey Ili Centre (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 33) 7 New Zealand Thames Valley
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 35) 32 New Zealand Ponsonby
Lalomilo Lalomilo Centre (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 25) 0 New Zealand 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 United States Anthem RC
Pisi Leilua Wing (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 29) 1 New Zealand Waipu
Owen Niue Wing 1 Samoa Afega
Tuna Tuitama Wing (2000-02-25)25 February 2000 (aged 24) 0 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Melani Nanai Fullback (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 31) 0 Canada Vancouver Highlanders
Danny Toala Fullback (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 25) 14 New Zealand 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.[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
Solomone Aniseko Hooker (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 27) 1 England Marlborough RFC
Penisoni Fineanganofo Hooker (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 26) 0 New Zealand New Zealand sevens
William Fonohema Hooker 0 New Zealand Hawke's Bay
Sekope Lopeti-Moli Hooker (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 28) 1 New Zealand 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 New Zealand North Shore
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 29) 12 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Duke Nginingini Prop 4 New Zealand North Harbour
Ben Tameifuna (c) Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32) 35 France Bordeaux Bègles
Salesi Tuifua Prop 0 New Zealand Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau
Brandon Televave Prop 1 Tonga Houmale'eia
Tevita Ahokovi Lock 0 New Zealand Auckland Marist
Kelemete Finau-Fetuli Lock 3 New Zealand Papatoetoe
Paea Fonoifua Lock (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 31) 0 New Zealand North Harbour
Harison Mataele Lock (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 30) 5 Australia Eastern Suburbs
Vutulongo Puloka Lock 1
Lotu Inisi Back row (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Josh Kaifa Back row (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 32) 2 New Zealand Hawke's Bay
Tupou Ma'afu Afungia Back row (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24) 0 United States San Diego Legion
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Back row (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 27) 1 New Zealand Manurewa
Sione Takai Back row 1 New Zealand Pakuranga United
Aisea Halo Scrum-half (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 31) 7 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Siaosi Nai Scrum-half (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 24) 0 United States Anthem Rugby Carolina
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 22) 12 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Patrick Pellegrini Fly-half (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Tyler Pulini Fly-half 1 New Zealand Kumeu
Semisi Ma'asi Fly-half (2001-01-18)18 January 2001 (aged 23) 1 New Zealand Hihifo Rugby
Nikolai Foliaki Centre (1997-12-25)25 December 1997 (aged 26) 5 Australia Western Force
Fine Inisi Centre (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 26) 10 New Zealand Moana Pasifika
Fetuli Paea Centre (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 30) 7 Italy Zebre Parma
Latu Akauola Wing 0 Tonga Ha`Atafu
Esau Filimoehala Wing 0 New Zealand Karaka
John Tapueluelu Wing (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 (aged 25) 1 New Zealand Kumeu
Sam Tuitupou Fullback 0 Tonga sevens
Josiah Unga Fullback 0 New Zealand 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.[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 (2001-04-23)April 23, 2001 (aged 23) 0 United States San Diego Legion
Sean McNulty Hooker (1995-07-10)July 10, 1995 (aged 29) 0 United States Miami Sharks
Kapeli Pifeleti Hooker (1999-09-01)1 September 1999 (aged 24) 12 England Saracens
Pono Davis Prop (1997-08-04)August 4, 1997 (aged 27) 0 United States Houston SaberCats
Jack Iscaro Prop (1997-08-04)4 August 1997 (aged 27) 7 United States Old Glory DC
Alex Maughan Prop (1995-04-24)24 April 1995 (aged 29) 3 United States RFC Los Angeles
Paul Mullen Prop (1991-11-16)16 November 1991 (aged 32) 35 United States Utah Warriors
Payton Telea-Ilalio Prop (1998-08-17)17 August 1998 (aged 26) 0 United States San Diego Legion
Jake Turnbull Prop (1993-07-17)17 July 1993 (aged 31) 7 United States Anthem RC
Jason Damm Lock (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 29) 2 United States RFC Los Angeles
Greg Peterson (c) Lock (1989-08-31)31 August 1989 (aged 34) 44 United States San Diego Legion
William Waguespack Lock (1998-03-03)March 3, 1998 (aged 26) 0 United States New Orleans Gold
Cory Daniel Back row (1995-09-11)September 11, 1995 (aged 28) 3 United States Old Glory DC
Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz Back row (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 28) 11 United States Old Glory DC
Vili Helu Back row (1996-03-20)20 March 1996 (aged 28) 7 United States San Diego Legion
Paddy Ryan Back row (1998-10-13)13 October 1998 (aged 25) 7 United States San Diego Legion
Moni Tongaʻuiha Back row (1994-10-05)October 5, 1994 (aged 29) 6 United States New Orleans Gold
Thomas Tu’avao Back row (1993-10-27)27 October 1993 (aged 30) 6 United States Utah Warriors
Ruben de Haas Scrum-half (1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 25) 31 South Africa Cheetahs
Ethan McVeigh Scrum-half (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 24) 1 United States Old Glory DC
Juan-Philip Smith Scrum-half (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30) 2 United States Seattle Seawolves
Luke Carty Fly-half (1997-09-27)27 September 1997 (aged 26) 16 United States Chicago Hounds
Rand Santos Fly-half 0 United States University of California
Dominic Besag Centre (2004-08-06)August 6, 2004 (aged 20) 2 United States Saint Mary's College
Tommaso Boni Centre (1993-01-15)15 January 1993 (aged 31) 6 United States Old Glory DC
Bryce Campbell Centre (1994-09-21)21 September 1994 (aged 29) 46 United States Chicago Hounds
Tavite Lopeti Centre (1998-11-20)20 November 1998 (aged 25) 14 United States Seattle Seawolves
Nate Augspurger Wing (1990-01-31)31 January 1990 (aged 34) 43 United States Chicago Hounds
Conner Mooneyham Wing (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 28) 1 United States Seattle Seawolves
Mitch Wilson Wing (1996-04-15)15 April 1996 (aged 28) 8 United States New England Free Jacks
Toby Fricker Fullback (1995-07-20)July 20, 1995 (aged 29) 0 United States New England Free Jacks
Chris Mattina Fullback (1993-03-31)March 31, 1993 (aged 31) 5 United States 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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