2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Countries	Fiji Samoa Tonga
Tournament format(s)	Round-robin
Date	11 June - 25 June 2016
Tournament statistics
Teams	3
Final
Official website	World Rugby
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The 2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup will be the eleventh edition of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (formerly known as the IRB Pacific Nations Cup), an annual international rugby union tournament. The 2016 title will be contested between the Pacific Tier two nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Canada, Japan and the United States are not participating in the tournament for 2016 and 2017 due the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying format - the top two teams on aggregate across the two years qualify for Japan 2019. Canada, Japan and the United States will return to the tournament in 2018.

Table

	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	PF	PA	PD	TF	TA	Try Bonus	Losing Bonus	Points
1	Fiji	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Samoa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Tonga	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	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 Pre-tournament rankings are in parentheses.

Fixtures

The full match schedule was announced on 19 February 2015.

Round 1

11 June 2016 15:00 FJT (UTC+12)

Fiji	v	Tonga

ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

Round 2

18 June 2016 18:00 FJT (UTC+12)

Fiji	v	Samoa

ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

Round 3

25 June 2016 15:00 WST (UTC+13)

Samoa	v	Tonga

Apia Park, Apia Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)

Squads

Nation	Head coach	Captain
Fiji	John McKee	TBA
Samoa	Alama Ieremia	TBA
Tonga	Toutai Kefu	Nili Latu

Fiji

On 20 May, Head Coach John McKee announced a 28-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test against Georgia.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 36) 46 Narbonne Jale Sassen Hooker (1992-09-06)6 September 1992 (aged 23) 0 Suva Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 34) 32 Doncaster Lee Roy Atalifo Prop (1988-03-10)10 March 1988 (aged 28) 4 Rovigo Delta Mesake Doge Prop (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 (aged 23) 0 Naitasiri Taniela Koroi Prop (1990-02-08)February 8, 1990 (aged 26) 3 Mogliano Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 31) 39 Provence Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 25) 13 Nadroga Tevita Cavubati Lock (1987-08-12)12 August 1987 (aged 28) 12 Worcester Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 28) 35 Glasgow Warriors Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 29) 18 Agen Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 32) 36 Steaua București Nemia Soqeta Flanker (1985-03-04)4 March 1985 (aged 31) 9 Biarritz Olympique Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 30) 27 Brive Eremasi Radrodro Number 8 0 Nadroga Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 30) 37 Farul Constanța Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)15 June 1989 (aged 26) 10 Tailevu Serupepeli Vularika Scrum-half 0 Suva Seremaia Bai Fly-half (1979-01-04)4 January 1979 (aged 37) 50 Leicester Tigers Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 25) 9 Crusaders Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 32) 39 Leicester Tigers John Stewart Centre (1988-02-17)17 February 1988 (aged 28) 0 Sunwolves Eroni Vasiteri Centre (1989-05-21)21 May 1989 (aged 27) 0 Agen Benito Masilevu Wing (1989-10-07)7 October 1989 (aged 26) 1 Brive Waisea Nayacalevu Wing (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 25) 13 Stade Français Patrick Osborne Wing (1987-06-14)14 June 1987 (aged 28) 0 Highlanders Savenaca Rawaca Wing (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Fiji Sevens Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 27) 13 La Rochelle

Samoa

On 10 May, Head Coach Alama Ieremia announced a 40-man extended squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test against Georgia.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)February 18, 1989 (aged 27) 0 Nevers Manu Leiataua Hooker (1986-12-26)December 26, 1986 (aged 29) 9 Aurillac Motu Matu'u Hooker (1987-04-30)April 30, 1987 (aged 29) 31 Hurricanes Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24)May 24, 1990 (aged 26) 14 Agen Sam Aiono Prop (1989-04-07)April 7, 1989 (aged 27) 1 Bobbay Jake Grey Prop (1984-02-17)February 17, 1984 (aged 32) 4 SCOPA Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)May 6, 1981 (aged 35) 52 Toulouse James Johnston Prop (1986-03-06)March 6, 1986 (aged 30) 14 Worcester Warriors Nu'uuli Lene Prop 0 Oriental Rongotai Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)January 29, 1983 (aged 33) 40 Stade Français Talaga Alofipo Lock (1992-11-21)November 21, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Vaimoso Piula Fa'asalele Lock (1988-01-22)January 22, 1988 (aged 28) 5 Castres Olympique Fa'atiga Lemalu Lock (1989-04-17)April 17, 1989 (aged 27) 15 Sunwolves Filo Paulo Lock (1987-11-06)November 6, 1987 (aged 28) 22 Benetton Treviso Oneone Fa'afou Flanker (1992-06-02)June 2, 1992 (aged 24) 2 Vaiala Alafoti Fa'osiliva Flanker (1985-10-28)October 28, 1985 (aged 30) 15 Bath Greg Foe Flanker (1991-12-17)December 17, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Poneke Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)November 18, 1987 (aged 28) 19 Bristol Jeff Lepa Flanker (1991-10-09)October 9, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Waimea Old Boys Faifili Levave Flanker (1986-01-15)January 15, 1986 (aged 30) 10 Mitsubishi Dynaboars Elia Elia Number 8 (1996-01-22)January 22, 1996 (aged 20) 0 St Thomas College TJ Ioane Number 8 (1989-05-09)May 9, 1989 (aged 27) 8 Sale Sharks Pele Cowley Scrum-half (1993-04-16)April 16, 1993 (aged 23) 4 Pukekohe Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09)February 9, 1990 (aged 26) 0 Nevers Dwayne Polataivao Scrum-half (1990-07-30)July 30, 1990 (aged 25) 0 Pakuranga United Patrick Fa'apale Fly-half (1991-05-03)May 3, 1991 (aged 25) 7 Fiamme Oro Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)June 18, 1982 (aged 33) 25 Sunwolves Michael Stanley Fly-half (1989-12-29)December 29, 1989 (aged 26) 8 Old Elthamians Faialaga Afamasaga Centre (1989-03-05)March 5, 1989 (aged 27) 3 Apia Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1986-02-20)February 20, 1986 (aged 30) 6 Cardiff Blues Paul Perez Centre (1986-07-26)July 26, 1986 (aged 29) 15 Toulouse Winston Stanley Centre (1989-02-11)February 11, 1989 (aged 27) 2 Harlequins Alofa Alofa Wing (1991-03-12)March 12, 1991 (aged 25) 3 La Rochelle Fa'atoina Autagavaia Wing (1988-09-18)September 18, 1988 (aged 27) 18 Nevers Malu Falaniko Wing (1995-07-18)July 18, 1995 (aged 20) 0 Vaiala David Lemi Wing (1982-02-10)February 10, 1982 (aged 34) 42 Bristo Isaia Petelo Wing 0 Marist St Pats Danny Tusitala Wing (1991-10-18)October 18, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Ponsonby D'angelo Leuila Fullback (1997-01-18)January 18, 1997 (aged 19) 0 Papatoetoe Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback (1989-06-12)June 12, 1989 (aged 26) 5 Ricoh Black Rams

Tonga

On 19 May, Head Coach Toutai Kefu announced a 31-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test against Georgia. Despite Cooper Vuna haven represented the Wallabies, earning 2 caps, Vuna has switched "allegiance" to Tonga, waiting confirmation from World Rugby officials.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Sione Anga’aelangi Hooker (1998-11-07)7 November 1998 (aged 17) 0 Karaka Elvis Taione Hooker (1983-05-25)25 May 1983 (aged 33) 21 Exeter Chiefs Sione Faletau Prop (1988-06-20)20 June 1988 (aged 27) 0 Sydenham Leo Halavatau Prop (1983-11-21)21 November 1983 (aged 32) 0 London Irish Sione Lea Prop (1987-01-12)12 January 1987 (aged 29) 2 Clifton Sila Puafisi Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 28) 23 Glasgow Warriors Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Racing 92 Daniel Faleafa Lock (1989-02-13)13 February 1989 (aged 27) 4 Albi Uili Kolo'ofai Lock (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 33) 5 Jersey Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 26) 17 Western Force Sione Kalamafoni Flanker (1988-05-18)18 May 1988 (aged 28) 29 Gloucester Nili Latu (c) Flanker (1982-02-19)19 February 1982 (aged 34) 43 Newcastle Falcons Jack Ram Flanker (1987-01-14)14 January 1987 (aged 29) 5 Blues Sione Tau Flanker (1989-02-21)21 February 1989 (aged 27) 0 Agen Viliami Fihaki Number 8 (1987-01-17)17 January 1987 (aged 29) 8 Sale Sharks Mikaele Mafi Number 8 (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 29) 0 Southern Wayne Ngaluafe Scrum-half (1988-10-13)13 October 1988 (aged 27) 0 West Harbour Sonatane Takulua Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 25) 14 Newcastle Falcons Latiume Fosita Fly-half (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 23) 15 Papatoetoe Daniel Halangahu Fly-half (1984-03-06)6 March 1984 (aged 32) 0 Narbonne Martin Naufahu Fly-half (1990-07-08)8 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Footscray Otulea Katoa Centre (1991-04-26)26 April 1991 (aged 25) 7 Edinburgh Apakuki Ma’afu Centre (1987-10-03)3 October 1987 (aged 28) 0 Randwick Viliami Tahituʻa Centre (1992-09-10)10 September 1992 (aged 23) 3 Yamaha Júbilo David Halaifonua Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 28) 15 Gloucester Viliame Iongi Wing (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 26) 18 San Francisco Daniel Kilioni Wing (1993-02-22)22 February 1993 (aged 23) 0 Grenoble Atieli Pakalani Wing (1989-08-02)2 August 1989 (aged 26) 0 Carcassonne Nafi Tuitavake Wing (1989-01-21)21 January 1989 (aged 27) 0 Narbonne Cooper Vuna Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 28) 0 Worcester Warriors Viliami Hakalo Fullback (1987-04-12)12 April 1987 (aged 29) 6 Nottingham