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2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

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]

2022 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Countries Australia A
 Fiji
 Samoa
 Tonga
Date2–16 July 2022
Tournament statistics
Teams4
Matches played4
Tries scored28 (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
← 2019 (Previous)
(Next) 2023 →

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

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Rank Team Games Points Tries Try Bonus Losing Bonus Table Points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff  For Against
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
Points breakdown:
*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

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Round 1

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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'		ReportTry: 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:

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)

Notes:

Round 2

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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'		ReportTry: 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)

Notes:

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'		ReportTry: 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)

Round 3

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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'		ReportTry: 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)
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'		ReportTry: 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)

Notes:

  • Michael Curry (Samoa) made his international debut.
  • This is the first time that Samoa has beaten Fiji since 2014.

Player statistics

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Squads

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Nation Head coach Captain
  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

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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 (1998-12-21)21 December 1998 (aged 23) 0 Reds
Feleti Kaitu'u Hooker (1994-12-30)30 December 1994 (aged 27) 3 Western Force
Billy Pollard Hooker (2001-12-09)9 December 2001 (aged 20) 0 Brumbies
Feao Fotuaika Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 29) 9 Reds
Matt Gibbon Prop (1995-06-03)3 June 1995 (aged 27) 0 Rebels
Archer Holz Prop 2000 0 Brumbies
Harry Hoopert Prop (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 23) 0 Reds
Harry Johnson-Holmes Prop (1997-03-02)2 March 1997 (aged 25) 1 Waratahs
Tom Robertson Prop (1994-08-28)28 August 1994 (aged 27) 26 Western Force
Ned Hanigan Lock (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 27) 25 Waratahs
Ryan McCauley Lock (1997-06-08)8 June 1997 (aged 25) 0 Western Force
Jackson Pugh Lock (2000-02-03)3 February 2000 (aged 22) 0 Western Force
Ryan Smith Lock (1996-09-30)30 September 1996 (aged 25) 0 Reds
Tim Anstee Back row (1997-05-19)19 May 1997 (aged 25) 0 Western Force
Langi Gleeson Back row (2001-07-21) 21 July 2001 (age 23) 0 Waratahs
Will Harris Back row (2000-06-08)8 June 2000 (aged 22) 0 Waratahs
Hugh Sinclair Back row (1992-09-22)22 September 1992 (aged 29) 0 Waratahs
Fraser McReight Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 23) 2 Reds
Seru Uru Back row (1997-01-03)3 January 1997 (aged 25) 0 Reds
Ryan Lonergan (c) Scrum-half (1995-04-06)6 April 1995 (aged 27) 0 Brumbies
James Tuttle Scrum-half (1996-05-13)13 May 1996 (aged 26) 0 Rebels
Ben Donaldson Fly-half (1999-04-04)4 April 1999 (aged 23) 0 Waratahs
Tane Edmed Fly-half (2000-08-16)16 August 2000 (aged 21) 0 Waratahs
Hudson Creighton Centre 0 Reds
Lalakai Foketi Centre (1994-12-22)22 December 1994 (aged 27) 1 Waratahs
Hamish Stewart Centre (1998-03-03)3 March 1998 (aged 24) 0 Reds
Filipo Daugunu Wing (1995-02-03)3 February 1995 (aged 27) 7 Reds
Andy Muirhead Wing (1993-07-08)8 July 1993 (aged 28) 7 Brumbies
Mark Nawaqanitawase Wing (2000-09-11)11 September 2000 (aged 21) 0 Waratahs
Dylan Pietsch Wing (1998-04-23)23 April 1998 (aged 24) 0 Waratahs
Jock Campbell Fullback (1995-05-17)17 May 1995 (aged 27) 0 Reds
Lawson Creighton Fullback (1998-07-21)21 July 1998 (aged 23) 0 Reds
Reece Hodge Fullback (1994-08-26)26 August 1994 (aged 27) 54 Rebels
Jake Strachan Fullback (1996-12-25)25 December 1996 (aged 25) 0 Western Force

Fiji

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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 (1995-01-21)21 January 1995 (aged 27) 10   Fijian Drua
Tevita Ikanivere Hooker (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 22) 1   Fijian Drua
Sam Matavesi Hooker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 30) 20   Northampton Saints
Mesake Doge Prop (1993-01-04)4 January 1993 (aged 29) 7   Dragons
Haereiti Hetet Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 24) 2   Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 26) 17   Saracens
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-05-06)6 May 1989 (aged 33) 47   Fijian Drua
Luke Tagi Prop (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 25) 4   Provence
Temo Mayanavanua Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 24) 5   Lyon
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 22) 0   Fijian Drua
Tevita Ratuva Lock (1995-05-08)8 May 1995 (aged 27) 11   Brive
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 35) 38   Northampton Saints
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Lock (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 24) 0   Fijian Drua
Levani Botia Back row (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 33) 21   La Rochelle
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Back row (1998-04-12)12 April 1998 (aged 24) 0   Fijian Drua
Kitione Kamikamica Back row (1996-04-27)27 April 1996 (aged 26) 1   Racing 92
Mesu Kunavula Back row (1995-10-31)31 October 1995 (aged 26) 6   Edinburgh
Rusiate Nasove Back row (1995-10-27)27 October 1995 (aged 26) 0   Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 29) 13   London Irish
Simione Kuruvoli Scrum-half (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 23) 2   Fijian Drua
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 26) 19   Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 24) 0   Fijian Drua
Teti Tela Fly-half (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 31) 1   Fijian Drua
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 31) 42   Racing 92
Vilimoni Botitu Centre (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 24) 3   Castres Olympique
Waisea Nayacalevu (c) Centre (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 32) 28   Stade Français
Kalaveti Ravouvou Centre (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 24) 0   Fijian Drua
Seta Tamanivalu Centre (1992-07-23)23 July 1992 (aged 29) 0   Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Apisalome Vota Centre (1996-10-06)6 October 1996 (aged 25) 0   Fijian Drua
Vinaya Habosi Wing (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 22) 0   Fijian Drua
Josua Tuisova Wing (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 28) 17   Lyon
Manasa Mataele Wing (1996-11-27)27 November 1996 (aged 25) 2   Western Force
Jiuta Wainiqolo Wing (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 23) 1   Toulon
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 22) 0   Fijian Drua
Seta Tuicuvu Fullback (1995-09-07)7 September 1995 (aged 26) 7   Brive

Samoa

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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
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 33) 17   Perpignan
Ray Niuia Hooker (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 31) 10   Moana Pasifika
Andrew Tuala Hooker (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 31) 0   LA Giltinis
Michael Alaalatoa (c) Prop (1991-08-28)28 August 1991 (aged 30) 7   Leinster
Sef Fa'agase Prop (1991-03-05)5 March 1991 (aged 31) 0   Queensland Reds
Marco Fepulea'i Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 27) 0   LA Giltinis
Aki Seiuli Prop (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 29) 0   Dragons
Kalolo Tuiloma Prop (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 32) 2   Rugby New York
Michael Curry Lock (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 28) 0   Moana Pasifika
Theo McFarland Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 26) 2   Saracens
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 24) 2   Moana Pasifika
Chris Vui Lock (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 29) 18   Bristol Bears
Jack Lam Back row (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 34) 40   Moana Pasifika
Fritz Lee Back row (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 33) 0   Clermont
Alamanda Motuga Back row (1994-09-11)11 September 1994 (aged 27) 3   Moana Pasifika
Olajuwon Noah Back row (1989-12-28)28 December 1989 (aged 32) 2   Sharks
Henry Stowers Back row (1995-03-03)3 March 1995 (aged 27) 4   Moana Pasifika
Jordan Taufua Back row (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 30) 0   Lyon
Ere Enari Scrum-half (1997-05-30)30 May 1997 (aged 25) 0   Moana Pasifika
Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09)9 February 1990 (aged 32) 5   Papatoetoe
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 25) 2   Moana Pasifika
AJ Alatimu Fly-half (1993-03-25)25 March 1993 (aged 29) 6   Seattle Seawolves
Rodney Iona Fly-half (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 30) 5   Brumbies
D'Angelo Leuila Fly-half (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 25) 14   Moana Pasifika
Nigel Ah Wong Centre (1990-05-30)30 May 1990 (aged 32) 0   Blues
Duncan Paia'aua Centre (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 27) 0   Toulon
Henry Taefu Centre (1993-04-02)2 April 1993 (aged 29) 9   Moana Pasifika
Danny Toala Centre (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 23) 0   Moana Pasifika
Ed Fidow Wing (1993-09-11)11 September 1993 (aged 28) 14   Rugby New York
Neria Fomai Wing (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 30) 2   Moana Pasifika
Lolagi Visinia Fullback (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 29) 0   Moana Pasifika

Tonga

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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 (1995-12-09)9 December 1995 (aged 26) 2   Takapuna
Siua Maile Hooker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 25) 9   Hurricanes
Sam Moli Hooker (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 23) 3   Moana Pasifika
Joe Apikotoa Prop (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 25) 0   Moana Pasifika
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 35) 15   Pau
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 27) 0   Moana Pasifika
David Lolohea Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 30) 2   Provence
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 30) 18   Bordeaux
Siate Tokolahi Prop (1992-03-16)16 March 1992 (aged 30) 0   Pau
Feao Fotuaika Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 29) 0   Reds
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 32) 22   Connacht
Sam Lousi Lock (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 30) 8   Scarlets
Veikoso Poloniati Lock (1995-08-27)27 August 1995 (aged 26) 0   Moana Pasifika
Semisi Paea Lock 0   Bay of Plenty
Solomone Funaki Back row (1994-04-25)25 April 1994 (aged 28) 1   Moana Pasifika
Tanginoa Halaifonua Back row (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 25) 2   Grenoble
Sione Havili Back row (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 24) 0   Crusaders
Lotu Inisi Back row (1999-04-26)26 April 1999 (aged 23) 0   Moana Pasifika
Viliami Taulani Back row (1997-01-17)17 January 1997 (aged 25) 4   Harlequins
Sione Tuipulotu Back row (1997-12-02)2 December 1997 (aged 24) 4   Moana Pasifika
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 20) 0   Moana Pasifika
Augustine Pulu Scrum-half (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 32) 0   Hino Red Dolphins
Aisea Halo Scrum-half (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (aged 29) 2   North Harbour
Sonatane Takulua (c) Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 31) 45   Agen
James Faiva Fly-half (1994-06-13)13 June 1994 (aged 28) 15   Petrarca
William Havili Fly-half (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 23) 0   Moana Pasifika
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 30) 0   Wasps
Fine Inisi Centre (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 24) 4   Moana Pasifika
Fetuli Paea Centre (1994-08-16)16 August 1994 (aged 27) 2   Highlanders
Afusipa Taumoepeau Centre (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 32) 2   Perpignan
Tima Fainga'anuku Wing (1997-04-26)26 April 1997 (aged 25) 0   Moana Pasifika
Solomone Kata Wing (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 27) 2   Moana Pasifika
Anzelo Tuitavuki Wing (1998-10-10)10 October 1998 (aged 23) 0   Moana Pasifika
Otumaka Mausia Wing (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 25) 1   Auckland
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 33) 0   Shining Arcs
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 30) 0   Bristol Bears
Telusa Veainu Fullback (1990-12-26)26 December 1990 (aged 31) 13   Stade Français

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition". World Rugby. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ Williamson, Nathan (19 May 2022). "Australia A to return as part of Pacific Nations Cup". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Williamson, Nathan (14 June 2022). "Australia A squad confirmed for Pacific Nations Cup". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Fiji announces team for Pacific Nations Cup". RNZ. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  6. ^ Prasad, Vashneel (6 June 2022). "Flying Fijians name powerful squad for Pacific Nations Cup". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  7. ^ Lima, BJ Telefoni (2 June 2022). "Star-Studded Manu Samoa Squad for PNC 2022 Announced". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  8. ^ Sanerivi, Sialai Sarafina (3 June 2022). "Manu Samoa squad named for Pacific Nations Cup". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  9. ^ McLeod, Alex (27 May 2022). "Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa headline Tonga squad". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  10. ^ Lingam, Rajnesh (2 July 2022). "Stage set for thrilling Pacific Nations Cup". FijiTimes. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  11. ^ 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.
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