2022 Pacific Four Series squads
The 2022 Pacific Four Series is the 2nd edition of the Pacific Four Series, an annual rugby union competition contested by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. New Zealand and Australia are joining the competition for the first time, they were expected to compete in 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby decided to go ahead with a soft launch.[1]
Note: Number of caps are indicated as of the first match of the tournament (6 June 2022).
Australia
The Wallaroos announced their 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 19 May.[2]
Canada
Kevin Rouet named Canada's 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 11 May.[3]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Harrigan | Hooker | Brantford Harlequins | |
| Laura Russell | Hooker | 10 November 1988 (aged 33) | Toronto Nomads |
| Emily Tuttosi | Hooker | 21 September 1995 (aged 26) | Exeter Chiefs |
| Olivia DeMerchant | Prop | 16 February 1991 (aged 31) | Halifax Tars RFC |
| Alex Ellis | Prop | 1 August 1995 (aged 26) | Saracens |
| Brittany Kassil | Prop | 14 March 1991 (aged 31) | Guelph Redcoats |
| DaLeaka Menin | Prop | 16 June 1995 (aged 26) | Exeter Chiefs |
| Mikiela Nelson | Prop | 27 November 1997 (aged 24) | Capilano RFC |
| Tyson Beukeboom | Lock | 10 March 1991 (aged 31) | Cowichan RFC |
| McKinley Hunt | Lock | 5 January 1997 (aged 25) | Exeter Chiefs |
| Emma Taylor | Lock | 9 July 1992 (aged 29) | Saracens |
| Pamphinette Buisa | Back row | 28 December 1996 (aged 25) | Ottawa Irish |
| Sophie de Goede | Back row | 30 June 1999 (aged 22) | Castaway Wanderers RFC |
| Courtney Holtkamp | Back row | 25 April 1999 (aged 23) | Loughborough Lightning |
| Karen Paquin | Back row | 3 August 1987 (aged 34) | Stade Bordelais |
| Gabrielle Senft | Back row | 13 June 1997 (aged 24) | Castaway Wanderers RFC |
| Sara Svoboda | Back row | 3 February 1995 (aged 27) | Loughborough Lightning |
| Abby Duguid | Forward | Loughborough Lightning | |
| Maya Montiel | Forward | University of Ottawa | |
| Brianna Miller | Scrum-half | 18 September 1991 (aged 30) | Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC |
| Chloe Daniels | Scrum-half | 27 April 2003 (aged 19) | Aurora Barbarians |
| Justine Pelletier | Scrum-half | 27 February 2001 (aged 21) | Stade Bordelais |
| Anaïs Holly | Fly-half | 10 December 1992 (aged 29) | Town of Mont-Royal R.F.C. |
| Taylor Perry | Fly-half | 23 July 2000 (aged 21) | Oakville Crusaders |
| Alexandra Tessier | Fly-half | 3 September 1993 (aged 28) | Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC |
| Sara Kaljuvee | Centre | 7 February 1993 (aged 29) | Toronto Scottish RFC |
| Paige Farries | Wing | 12 August 1994 (aged 27) | Worcester Warriors |
| Sabrina Poulin | Wing | 3 October 1992 (aged 29) | Stade Rennais |
| Alysha Corrigan | Fullback | 5 January 1997 (aged 25) | Saracens |
| Elissa Alarie | Fullback | 31 January 1986 (aged 36) | Braves de Trois-Rivières |
| Renee Gonzalez | Utility back | 14 July 1998 (aged 23) | Westshore RFC |
| Maddy Grant | Utility back | 12 March 2001 (aged 21) | University of Ottawa |
New Zealand
The Black Ferns named their 31-player squad for the series on 4 May.[4][5] On 19 May, the Black Ferns made three changes to their line-up, Renee Wickliffe, Hazel Tubic and Kelsey Teneti joined the squad with Sylvia Brunt named as a travelling reserve.[6][7] Patricia Maliepo was replaced due to concussion, while Grace Steinmetz and Carla Hohepa withdrew from the squad because of foot injuries.[6][7]
United States
The Eagles named their 28-player traveling roster for the Pacific Four Series on 9 May.[8][9] On 29 May, the Eagles called up Elizabeth Cairns to replace Jenny Kronish due to an unfortunate injury she sustained during a club game, Shelby Lin, McKenzie Hawkins, Amy Talei Bonté and Sam Sullivan were also called up to join the squad.[10][11] Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Rachel Johnson, Carly Waters, Megan Foster, Gabby Cantorna, Alev Kelter, Charlotte Clapp and Jennine Detiveaux were all unavailable due to commitments to their respective clubs for the Allianz Premier 15s final on June 3.[10][11] They later joined the squad after the Allianz Premier 15s final.[12]
Notes:
(*) denotes replacements. † Unavailable players.
References
- ^ "World Rugby confirms Pacific Four Series schedule, the new cross-regional women's 15s tournament". www.world.rugby. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022-05-19). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Pacific Four Series kicks off "Journey to the Rugby World Cup" for Canada's Senior Women's 15s". Rugby Canada. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Wayne Smith omits veterans in first Black Ferns squad". 1News. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series". www.allblacks.com. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Black Ferns call up sevens rookie Kelsey Teneti as injury cover for Pacific Four Series". www.stuff.co.nz. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Injury replacements called into Black Ferns". www.allblacks.com. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster Named for Pacific Four Series 2022". eagles.rugby. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "USA Women's Eagles Activate Five Reserve Players for Pacific Four Series". eagles.rugby. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Eagles call up five reinforcements for Pacific Four". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Head Coach Rob Cain Names USA Women's Eagles Match Day 23 for Round Two of Pacific Four Series Against Australia". eagles.rugby. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-05-02.