2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
| 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Countries | Australia A Fiji Samoa Tonga |
| Date | 2–16 July 2022 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 4 |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Tries scored | 28 (7 per match) |
| Top point scorer(s) | Ryan Lonergan (24 points) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Ray Niuia (3 tries) |
| Final | |
| Champions | Samoa (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Australia A |
The 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the fifteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition and the first since 2019, with a 2-year lay-off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Four teams competed, with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all returning to the competition with the addition of Australia A who re-joined the competition for the first time since 2008.[2]
Fiji hosted the entire tournament for the first time since 2018, with Suva and Lautoka hosting matches over three Saturdays in the July test window.[1][3] The competition will be played in a round-robin format with the Pacific Nations Cup winner determined by the highest number of competition points at the end of the tournament, with a win worth four points, a draw two points and bonus points for scoring four or more tries or losing by seven points or less.[1][3]
Samoa won the title after winning all three games, the fourth time that they have done this and the first since a joint title in 2014 and an individual title in 2012.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
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| 1 | Samoa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 64 | +24 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Australia A | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 71 | +26 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 | Fiji | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 55 | +19 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Tonga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 109 | −69 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source:
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less, 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less, 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
Fixtures
Round 1
| 2 July 2022 13:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (2 BP) Australia A | 26–31 | Samoa (1 BP) |
| Try: McReight (2) 23' c, 55' c Lonergan 52' m Tuttle 75' c Con: Lonergan (2/3) 24', 56' Hodge (1/1) 76' | Report | Try: S. Lam 4' c Ah Wong (2) 20' m, 77' m Leuila 27' c Taumateine 68' c Con: Iona (3/5) 5', 27', 70' |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
Notes:
- Nigel Ah Wong, Ere Enari, Marco Fepulea'i, Fritz Lee, Aki Seiuli, Danny Toala, Andrew Tuala and Lolagi Visinia (all Samoa) made their international debuts.
| 2 July 2022 15:30 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Fiji | 36–0 | Tonga |
| Try: Ratuva 7' c Wainiqolo 11' m Ravouvou 25' c Tuicuvu 56' c Habosi 63' c Con: Tela (4/5) 8', 26', 57', 64' Pen: Tuicuvu (1/1) 38' | Report |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) |
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Notes:
- Vinaya Habosi, Ratu Peni Matawalu, Isoa Nasilasila, Rusiate Nasove, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Seta Tamanivalu (all Fiji) and Joe Apikotoa, Tima Fainga'anuku, Malakai Fekitoa, Israel Folau, William Havili, Lotu Inisi, Manu Paea, Charles Piutau, Veikoso Poloniati, Sione Havili Talitui, Siate Tokolahi and Anzelo Tuitavuki (all Tonga) made their international debuts.
- This is the first time since 1932 that Tonga have failed to score points against Fiji.
Round 2
| 9 July 2022 12:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Samoa | 34–18 | Tonga |
| Try: Niuia (3) 35' c, 46' m, 52' m Manu 63' c McFarland 77' c Con: Alatimu (2/4) 36', 64' Leuila (1/1) 78' Pen: Alatimu (1/1) 19' | Report | Try: F. Paea 21' m Poloniati 28' c Con: Faiva (1/2) 29' Pen: Faiva (2/2) 5', 8' |
| Churchill Park, Lautoka Referee: Graham Cooper (Australia) |
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Notes:
- Feao Fotuaika and Semisi Paea (all Tonga) made their international debuts.
| 9 July 2022 15:30 FJT (UTC+12) |
| Fiji | 18–32 | Australia A (1 BP) |
| Try: Tamanivalu 24' m Botia 34' m Ratuniyarawa 56' m Pen: Tela (1/1) 8' | Report | Try: Sinclair 13' c Pietsch 28' Daugunu 47' c Williams 63' c Con: Lonergan (3/3) 14', 48', 64' Pen: Lonergan (2/2) 19', 70' |
| Churchill Park, Lautoka Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) |
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Round 3
| 16 July 2022 13:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
| Tonga | 22–39 | Australia A (1 BP) |
| Try: Moli (2) 3' m, 51' c Fonokalafi 69' c Con: Havili (2/3) 52', 70' Pen: Havili (1/2) 39' | Report | Try: Daugunu (2) 14' m, 60' c Gleeson 41' c Stewart 45' c Tuttle 73' c Con: Lonergan (3/4) 42', 46', 61' Donaldson (1/1) 74' Pen: Lonergan (2/2) 6', 37' |
| Churchill Park, Lautoka Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) |
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| 16 July 2022 15:30 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Fiji | 20–23 | Samoa |
| Try: Tuisue 20' c Lomani 30' c Con: Volavola (2/2) 21', 32' Pen: Volavola (2/3) 40', 51' | Report | Try: Lam (2) 43' c, 70' c Con: Iona (2/2) 44', 71' Pen: Iona (3/4) 14', 55', 64' |
| Churchill Park, Lautoka Referee: Jordan Way (Australia) |
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Notes:
- Michael Curry (Samoa) made his international debut.
- This is the first time that Samoa has beaten Fiji since 2014.
Player statistics
Most points
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Most tries
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Squads
| Nation | Head coach | Captain |
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| Australia A | Jason Gilmore | Ryan Lonergan |
| Fiji | Vern Cotter | Waisea Nayacalevu |
| Samoa | Seilala Mapusua | Michael Alaalatoa |
| Tonga | Toutai Kefu | Sonatane Takulua |
Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 2 July 2022 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.
Australia A
On 15 June, Australia A named a 29-man squad for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.[4]
On 17 June, Hugh Sinclair joined the squad to replace Ryan McCauley who withdrew from the squad, whilst James Tuttle also joined the squad.
On 20 June, Harry Johnson-Holmes joined up with the Wallabies squad for their test series against England.
On 24 June, Ned Hanigan joined up with the Wallabies squad as injury cover for Jed Holloway.
As a result of Johnson-Holmes Wallabies called up and subsequent injury, Archer Holz was called up to the squad. Hudson Creighton also joined up with the squad.
On 5 July, Reece Hodge joined up with the Wallabies, with Lawson Creighton replacing Hodge in the 'A' side.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Faessler | Hooker | 21 December 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Reds |
| Feleti Kaitu'u | Hooker | 30 December 1994 (aged 27) | 3 | Western Force |
| Billy Pollard | Hooker | 9 December 2001 (aged 20) | 0 | Brumbies |
| Feao Fotuaika | Prop | 23 April 1993 (aged 29) | 9 | Reds |
| Matt Gibbon | Prop | 3 June 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Rebels |
| Archer Holz | Prop | 2000 | 0 | Brumbies |
| Harry Hoopert | Prop | 16 September 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Reds |
| Harry Johnson-Holmes | Prop | 2 March 1997 (aged 25) | 1 | Waratahs |
| Tom Robertson | Prop | 28 August 1994 (aged 27) | 26 | Western Force |
| Ned Hanigan | Lock | 11 April 1995 (aged 27) | 25 | Waratahs |
| Ryan McCauley | Lock | 8 June 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Western Force |
| Jackson Pugh | Lock | 3 February 2000 (aged 22) | 0 | Western Force |
| Ryan Smith | Lock | 30 September 1996 (aged 25) | 0 | Reds |
| Tim Anstee | Back row | 19 May 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Western Force |
| Langi Gleeson | Back row | 21 July 2001 | 0 | Waratahs |
| Will Harris | Back row | 8 June 2000 (aged 22) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Hugh Sinclair | Back row | 22 September 1992 (aged 29) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Fraser McReight | Back row | 19 February 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | Reds |
| Seru Uru | Back row | 3 January 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Reds |
| Ryan Lonergan (c) | Scrum-half | 6 April 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Brumbies |
| James Tuttle | Scrum-half | 13 May 1996 (aged 26) | 0 | Rebels |
| Ben Donaldson | Fly-half | 4 April 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Tane Edmed | Fly-half | 16 August 2000 (aged 21) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Hudson Creighton | Centre | 0 | Reds | |
| Lalakai Foketi | Centre | 22 December 1994 (aged 27) | 1 | Waratahs |
| Hamish Stewart | Centre | 3 March 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Reds |
| Filipo Daugunu | Wing | 3 February 1995 (aged 27) | 7 | Reds |
| Andy Muirhead | Wing | 8 July 1993 (aged 28) | 7 | Brumbies |
| Mark Nawaqanitawase | Wing | 11 September 2000 (aged 21) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Dylan Pietsch | Wing | 23 April 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Jock Campbell | Fullback | 17 May 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Reds |
| Lawson Creighton | Fullback | 21 July 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Reds |
| Reece Hodge | Fullback | 26 August 1994 (aged 27) | 54 | Rebels |
| Jake Strachan | Fullback | 25 December 1996 (aged 25) | 0 | Western Force |
Fiji
On 6 June, a 34-man squad was named for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.[5][6]
On 29 June, Kitione Kamikamica joined up with the squad as cover for Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesu Dolokoto | Hooker | 21 January 1995 (aged 27) | 10 | Fijian Drua |
| Tevita Ikanivere | Hooker | 6 September 1999 (aged 22) | 1 | Fijian Drua |
| Sam Matavesi | Hooker | 13 January 1992 (aged 30) | 20 | Northampton Saints |
| Mesake Doge | Prop | 4 January 1993 (aged 29) | 7 | Dragons |
| Haereiti Hetet | Prop | 10 July 1997 (aged 24) | 2 | Fijian Drua |
| Eroni Mawi | Prop | 2 June 1996 (aged 26) | 17 | Saracens |
| Manasa Saulo | Prop | 6 May 1989 (aged 33) | 47 | Fijian Drua |
| Luke Tagi | Prop | 23 June 1997 (aged 25) | 4 | Provence |
| Temo Mayanavanua | Lock | 9 November 1997 (aged 24) | 5 | Lyon |
| Isoa Nasilasila | Lock | 13 September 1999 (aged 22) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Tevita Ratuva | Lock | 8 May 1995 (aged 27) | 11 | Brive |
| Api Ratuniyarawa | Lock | 11 July 1986 (aged 35) | 38 | Northampton Saints |
| Ratu Leone Rotuisolia | Lock | 21 February 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Levani Botia | Back row | 14 March 1989 (aged 33) | 21 | La Rochelle |
| Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta | Back row | 12 April 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Kitione Kamikamica | Back row | 27 April 1996 (aged 26) | 1 | Racing 92 |
| Mesu Kunavula | Back row | 31 October 1995 (aged 26) | 6 | Edinburgh |
| Rusiate Nasove | Back row | 27 October 1995 (aged 26) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Albert Tuisue | Back row | 6 June 1993 (aged 29) | 13 | London Irish |
| Simione Kuruvoli | Scrum-half | 2 January 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | Fijian Drua |
| Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | 18 April 1996 (aged 26) | 19 | Fijian Drua |
| Ratu Peni Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 July 1997 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Teti Tela | Fly-half | 7 March 1991 (aged 31) | 1 | Fijian Drua |
| Ben Volavola | Fly-half | 13 January 1991 (aged 31) | 42 | Racing 92 |
| Vilimoni Botitu | Centre | 15 June 1998 (aged 24) | 3 | Castres Olympique |
| Waisea Nayacalevu (c) | Centre | 26 June 1990 (aged 32) | 28 | Stade Français |
| Kalaveti Ravouvou | Centre | 6 June 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Seta Tamanivalu | Centre | 23 July 1992 (aged 29) | 0 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Apisalome Vota | Centre | 6 October 1996 (aged 25) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Vinaya Habosi | Wing | 30 January 2000 (aged 22) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Josua Tuisova | Wing | 4 February 1994 (aged 28) | 17 | Lyon |
| Manasa Mataele | Wing | 27 November 1996 (aged 25) | 2 | Western Force |
| Jiuta Wainiqolo | Wing | 10 March 1999 (aged 23) | 1 | Toulon |
| Ilaisa Droasese | Fullback | 13 September 1999 (aged 22) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Seta Tuicuvu | Fullback | 7 September 1995 (aged 26) | 7 | Brive |
Samoa
On 2 June, the following 30 players were called up for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup[7][8] with Olajuwon Noah later being added to the squad.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Seilala Lam | Hooker | 18 February 1989 (aged 33) | 17 | Perpignan |
| Ray Niuia | Hooker | 19 June 1991 (aged 31) | 10 | Moana Pasifika |
| Andrew Tuala | Hooker | 9 March 1991 (aged 31) | 0 | LA Giltinis |
| Michael Alaalatoa (c) | Prop | 28 August 1991 (aged 30) | 7 | Leinster |
| Sef Fa'agase | Prop | 5 March 1991 (aged 31) | 0 | Queensland Reds |
| Marco Fepulea'i | Prop | 25 April 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | LA Giltinis |
| Aki Seiuli | Prop | 22 December 1992 (aged 29) | 0 | Dragons |
| Kalolo Tuiloma | Prop | 24 June 1990 (aged 32) | 2 | Rugby New York |
| Michael Curry | Lock | 2 March 1994 (aged 28) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Theo McFarland | Lock | 16 October 1995 (aged 26) | 2 | Saracens |
| Sam Slade | Lock | 28 August 1997 (aged 24) | 2 | Moana Pasifika |
| Chris Vui | Lock | 11 February 1993 (aged 29) | 18 | Bristol Bears |
| Jack Lam | Back row | 18 November 1987 (aged 34) | 40 | Moana Pasifika |
| Fritz Lee | Back row | 29 August 1988 (aged 33) | 0 | Clermont |
| Alamanda Motuga | Back row | 11 September 1994 (aged 27) | 3 | Moana Pasifika |
| Olajuwon Noah | Back row | 28 December 1989 (aged 32) | 2 | Sharks |
| Henry Stowers | Back row | 3 March 1995 (aged 27) | 4 | Moana Pasifika |
| Jordan Taufua | Back row | 29 January 1992 (aged 30) | 0 | Lyon |
| Ere Enari | Scrum-half | 30 May 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Auvasa Faleali'i | Scrum-half | 9 February 1990 (aged 32) | 5 | Papatoetoe |
| Jonathan Taumateine | Scrum-half | 28 September 1996 (aged 25) | 2 | Moana Pasifika |
| AJ Alatimu | Fly-half | 25 March 1993 (aged 29) | 6 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Rodney Iona | Fly-half | 17 August 1991 (aged 30) | 5 | Brumbies |
| D'Angelo Leuila | Fly-half | 18 January 1997 (aged 25) | 14 | Moana Pasifika |
| Nigel Ah Wong | Centre | 30 May 1990 (aged 32) | 0 | Blues |
| Duncan Paia'aua | Centre | 20 January 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Toulon |
| Henry Taefu | Centre | 2 April 1993 (aged 29) | 9 | Moana Pasifika |
| Danny Toala | Centre | 26 March 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Ed Fidow | Wing | 11 September 1993 (aged 28) | 14 | Rugby New York |
| Neria Fomai | Wing | 3 February 1992 (aged 30) | 2 | Moana Pasifika |
| Lolagi Visinia | Fullback | 17 January 1993 (aged 29) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
Tonga
On 27 May, the following 31 players were called up for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup as well as the 2023 Rugby World Cup Asia/Pacific play-off qualifier.[9]
On 3 June, Sione Havili was called up to the squad.[10][11]
On the 16th of June, Lopeti Timani was called up to the squad.
Feao Fotuaika, Semisi Paea, Otumaka Mausia, Aisea Halo, and Telusa Veainu were called up to the squad.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Fonokalafi | Hooker | 9 December 1995 (aged 26) | 2 | Takapuna |
| Siua Maile | Hooker | 18 February 1997 (aged 25) | 9 | Hurricanes |
| Sam Moli | Hooker | 24 December 1998 (aged 23) | 3 | Moana Pasifika |
| Joe Apikotoa | Prop | 18 July 1996 (aged 25) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | Prop | 8 June 1987 (aged 35) | 15 | Pau |
| Tau Koloamatangi | Prop | 3 January 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| David Lolohea | Prop | 26 February 1992 (aged 30) | 2 | Provence |
| Ben Tameifuna | Prop | 30 August 1991 (aged 30) | 18 | Bordeaux |
| Siate Tokolahi | Prop | 16 March 1992 (aged 30) | 0 | Pau |
| Feao Fotuaika | Prop | 23 April 1993 (aged 29) | 0 | Reds |
| Leva Fifita | Lock | 29 July 1989 (aged 32) | 22 | Connacht |
| Sam Lousi | Lock | 20 July 1991 (aged 30) | 8 | Scarlets |
| Veikoso Poloniati | Lock | 27 August 1995 (aged 26) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Semisi Paea | Lock | 0 | Bay of Plenty | |
| Solomone Funaki | Back row | 25 April 1994 (aged 28) | 1 | Moana Pasifika |
| Tanginoa Halaifonua | Back row | 20 September 1996 (aged 25) | 2 | Grenoble |
| Sione Havili | Back row | 25 January 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Crusaders |
| Lotu Inisi | Back row | 26 April 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Viliami Taulani | Back row | 17 January 1997 (aged 25) | 4 | Harlequins |
| Sione Tuipulotu | Back row | 2 December 1997 (aged 24) | 4 | Moana Pasifika |
| Manu Paea | Scrum-half | 17 September 2001 (aged 20) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Augustine Pulu | Scrum-half | 4 January 1990 (aged 32) | 0 | Hino Red Dolphins |
| Aisea Halo | Scrum-half | 29 June 1993 (aged 29) | 2 | North Harbour |
| Sonatane Takulua (c) | Scrum-half | 11 January 1991 (aged 31) | 45 | Agen |
| James Faiva | Fly-half | 13 June 1994 (aged 28) | 15 | Petrarca |
| William Havili | Fly-half | 9 September 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Malakai Fekitoa | Centre | 10 May 1992 (aged 30) | 0 | Wasps |
| Fine Inisi | Centre | 19 May 1998 (aged 24) | 4 | Moana Pasifika |
| Fetuli Paea | Centre | 16 August 1994 (aged 27) | 2 | Highlanders |
| Afusipa Taumoepeau | Centre | 26 January 1990 (aged 32) | 2 | Perpignan |
| Tima Fainga'anuku | Wing | 26 April 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Solomone Kata | Wing | 3 December 1994 (aged 27) | 2 | Moana Pasifika |
| Anzelo Tuitavuki | Wing | 10 October 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Otumaka Mausia | Wing | 22 April 1997 (aged 25) | 1 | Auckland |
| Israel Folau | Fullback | 3 April 1989 (aged 33) | 0 | Shining Arcs |
| Charles Piutau | Fullback | 31 October 1991 (aged 30) | 0 | Bristol Bears |
| Telusa Veainu | Fullback | 26 December 1990 (aged 31) | 13 | Stade Français |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition". World Rugby. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (19 May 2022). "Australia A to return as part of Pacific Nations Cup". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ a b "World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022: All the updates from this year's tournament". www.world.rugby. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (14 June 2022). "Australia A squad confirmed for Pacific Nations Cup". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Fiji announces team for Pacific Nations Cup". RNZ. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Prasad, Vashneel (6 June 2022). "Flying Fijians name powerful squad for Pacific Nations Cup". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Lima, BJ Telefoni (2 June 2022). "Star-Studded Manu Samoa Squad for PNC 2022 Announced". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Sanerivi, Sialai Sarafina (3 June 2022). "Manu Samoa squad named for Pacific Nations Cup". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ McLeod, Alex (27 May 2022). "Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa headline Tonga squad". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Lingam, Rajnesh (2 July 2022). "Stage set for thrilling Pacific Nations Cup". FijiTimes. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ McLeod, Alex (4 June 2022). "Crusaders flanker added to Tonga squad for Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup qualifier". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
External links
- Pacific Nations Cup Archived 13 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine web page at World Rugby