2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup
The 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, was the ninth edition of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, the annual Tier 2 Rugby union tournament. Unlike previous competitions, the tournament was divided into two conferences of three teams each, with no interconference matches. Samoa emerged as the winner of the Pacific Islands conference title ahead of Fiji and Tonga,[2][3] while Japan took out the Asia/Pacific conference remaining undefeated ahead of United States and Canada.[3]
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Tournament details | |
Countries | Canada Fiji Japan Samoa Tonga United States |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
Date | 7–21 June 2014 |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 6 |
Attendance | 46,986 (7,831 per match) |
Tries scored | 37 (6.17 per match) |
Top point scorer(s) | Ayumu Goromaru (Japan) 36 points[1] |
Top try scorer(s) | Blaine Scully (United States) 5 tries[1] |
Final | |
Champions | Japan (Asia/Pacific conf) (2nd title) Samoa (Pacific Islands conf) (3rd title) |
Runners-up | United States (Asia/Pacific conf) Fiji (Pacific Islands conf) |
Format
Each team played each other once in their respective conferences, with no interconference matches. Four points were awarded for a win, two points for a draw and one point for a bonus point; the bonus point being awarded should a team score four or more tries in a match, or for a loss by seven points or less. The winner of each conferences was the team with the most log points, with tiebreakers being the head to-head results between teams equal on log points, followed points difference for-and-against.[3]
As the three-week tournament coincided with the three-week June international window, players were able to be released from their clubs for their national teams. When a team was not in action in either conference, they played host to a touring Tier 1 nation from Europe. In Round 1, the United States hosted Scotland, while Fiji hosted Italy. In Round 2, Canada played Scotland, and Samoa played Italy. In Round 3, Japan hosted Italy and Tonga played a Pacific Barbarians side.[4][5]
The full match schedule was announced on 9 April 2014.[6]
Asia/Pacific conference
Table
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Tries For | Tries Against | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Points | |
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1 | Japan (12) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 54 | +17 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
2 | United States (18) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 72 | –5 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
3 | Canada (15) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 72 | –12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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. Source: IRB[7] Updated: 15 June 2014 |
Round 1
7 June 2014 18:00 PST (UTC-08) |
Canada | 25–34 | Japan |
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Try: Hearn 7' m Moonlight 35' c Paris 38' c Con: Pritchard (2/3) 37', 39' Pen: Pritchard (2/2) 18', 32' |
Report[8] | Try: Fujita 42' m Tamura 63' c Tui 72' c Con: Goromaru (2/3) 64', 73' Pen: Goromaru (5/5) 13', 15', 28', 56', 80' |
Notes:
- Gordon McRorie made his international debut for Canada.
Round 2
14 June 2014 19:30 PDT (UTC-07) |
United States | 29–37 | Japan |
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Try: Dolan 9' c Scully (3) 32' c, 61' c, 68' m Con: Wyles (3/4) 10', 33', 22' Pen: Wyles (1/1) 23' |
Report[9] | Try: Tanaka 13' c Yamada 27' c Holani (2) 43' c, 54' c Con: Goromaru (4/4) 14', 29', 44', 55' Pen: Goromaru (3/4) 20', 50', 75' |
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Round 3
21 June 2014 15:00 PDT (UTC-07) |
United States | 38–35 | Canada |
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Try: Scully (2) 26' m, 60' c Wyles 31' c Thompson 70' c Con: Wyles (3/4) 32', 61', 71' Pen: Wyles (4/4) 5', 11', 52', 68' |
Report[10] | Try: Jones (2) 22' c, 43' c Carpenter 36' c Pritchard 39' c Hearn 40' c Con: Pritchard (5/5) 24', 36', 39', 40', 44' |
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Notes:
- Brett Thompson made his international debut for the United States.
- This was the United States first win over Canada in seven attempts. United States last won in July 2009.
Pacific Islands conference
Table
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Tries For | Tries Against | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Points | |
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1 | Samoa (9) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 31 | +5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
2 | Fiji (11) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 35 | +23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
3 | Tonga (13) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 63 | –28 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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. Source: IRB[7] Updated: 15 June 2014 |
Round 1
7 June 2014 14:00 WST (UTC+13) |
Samoa | 18–18 | Tonga |
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Try: Otto 31' m Lemi 66' c Con: T. Pisi (1/2) 67' Pen: T. Pisi (2/3) 58', 75' |
Report[11] | Try: Katoa 22' c Afu 39' m Con: Fosita (1/2) 23' Pen: Fosita (1/3) 70' Apikotoa (1/1) 78' |
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Notes:
- Paul Ngauamo and Sonatane Takulua made their international debuts for Tonga.
Round 2
14 June 2014 15:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
Fiji | 45–17 | Tonga |
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Try: Votu (2) 7' c, 52' c Nadolo 13' c Bobo (2) 31' c , 79 'c Waqaniburotu 80' c Con: Nadolo (6/6) 8', 14', 32', 53', 79', 80' Pen: Nadolo (1/1) 4' |
Report[12] | Try: Fihaki (2) 64' c, 69' c Con: Fosita (2/2) 65', 70' Pen: Apikotoa (1/2) 22' |
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Notes
- Fijian winger, Sireli Bobo became the oldest player ever to represent Fiji when he ran onto the field at 38 years and 137 days old.
Round 3
21 June 2014 15:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
Fiji | 13–18 | Samoa |
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Try: Nadolo 11' m Nalaga 42' m Pen: Nadolo (1/1) 45' |
Report[13] | Pen: T. Pisi (6/7) 2', 16', 25', 28', 40', 64' |
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Statistics
Points scorers
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Try scorers
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Squads
Nation | Stadium | Head coach | Captain | ||
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Home stadium | Capacity | City | |||
Canada | Swangard Stadium | 5,288 | Burnaby | Kieran Crowley | Tyler Ardron |
Fiji | ANZ Stadium | 30,000 | Suva | John McKee | Akapusi Qera |
Churchill Park | 18,000 | Lautoka | |||
Japan | No home games | Eddie Jones | Michael Leitch | ||
Samoa | Apia Park | 15,000 | Apia | Stephen Betham | David Lemi |
Tonga | No home games | Mana Otai | Nili Latu | ||
United States | StubHub Center | 30,510 | Carson | Mike Tolkin | Todd Clever |
Bonney Field | 8,000 | Sacramento |
Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 7 June 2014 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.
Canada
Canada's 27-man roster for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[14]
On 19 June, Nathan Hirayama and Kyle Gilmour were added to the squad as further cover for their respective positions.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Ray Barkwill | Hooker | 26 August 1980 (aged 33) | 11 | Ontario Blues |
Aaron Carpenter | Hooker | 9 January 1983 (aged 31) | 54 | Cornish Pirates |
Benoît Piffero | Hooker | 21 May 1987 (aged 27) | 3 | Blagnac |
Hubert Buydens | Prop | 4 January 1982 (aged 32) | 22 | Manawatu Turbos |
Jake Illnicki | Prop | 24 February 1992 (aged 22) | 2 | BC Bears |
Jason Marshall | Prop | 5 February 1985 (aged 29) | 24 | La Rochelle |
Andrew Tiedemann | Prop | 21 July 1988 (aged 25) | 25 | Prairie Wolf Pack |
Jamie Cudmore | Lock | 6 September 1978 (aged 35) | 28 | Clermont |
Tyler Hotson | Lock | 30 May 1985 (aged 29) | 38 | London Scottish |
Jon Phelan | Lock | 20 January 1986 (aged 28) | 15 | Atlantic Rock |
Nanyak Dala | Flanker | 18 June 1984 (aged 29) | 28 | Saskatoon Wild Oats |
Kyle Gilmour | Flanker | 1 | Prairie Wolf Pack | |
Adam Kleeberger | Flanker | 2 March 1984 (aged 30) | 37 | BC Bears |
John Moonlight | Flanker | 2 July 1987 (aged 26) | 11 | Ontario Blues |
Jebb Sinclair | Flanker | 8 April 1986 (aged 28) | 32 | London Irish |
Tyler Ardron (c) | Number 8 | 16 June 1991 (aged 22) | 13 | Ospreys |
Phil Mack | Scrum-half | 18 September 1985 (aged 28) | 18 | BC Bears |
Gordon McRorie | Scrum-half | 0 | Prairie Wolf Pack | |
Nathan Hirayama | Fly-half | 23 March 1988 (aged 26) | 13 | BC Bears |
Harry Jones | Fly-half | 26 August 1989 (aged 24) | 9 | BC Bears |
Liam Underwood | Fly-half | 3 June 1991 (aged 23) | 6 | Ontario Blues |
Nick Blevins | Centre | 11 November 1988 (aged 25) | 17 | Prairie Wolf Pack |
Ciaran Hearn | Centre | 30 December 1985 (aged 28) | 33 | Atlantic Rock |
Pat Parfrey | Centre | 1 November 1991 (aged 22) | 5 | Atlantic Rock |
Jeff Hassler | Wing | 21 August 1991 (aged 22) | 6 | Ospreys |
D. T. H. van der Merwe | Wing | 28 April 1986 (aged 28) | 26 | Glasgow Warriors |
Taylor Paris | Wing | 6 October 1992 (aged 21) | 10 | Agen |
Connor Braid | Fullback | 31 May 1990 (aged 24) | 9 | BC Bears |
James Pritchard | Fullback | 21 July 1979 (aged 34) | 54 | Bedford Blues |
Fiji
Fiji 29-man squad for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[15]
On 31 May, it was announced that Vereniki Goneva and Levani Botia were withdrawn from the squad due to injury. Watisoni Votu was added to the squad to replace Goneva, while Botia was not replaced.[16]
Ahead of the final Round 3 match against Samoa, McKee added former footballer Isoa Donaldson to the squad to increase depth in the Fly Half position.[17]
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Sunia Koto | Hooker | 15 April 1980 (aged 34) | 35 | Narbonne |
Talemaitoga Tuapati | Hooker | 16 August 1984 (aged 29) | 22 | Southland |
Viliame Veikoso | Hooker | 4 April 1982 (aged 32) | 27 | Suva |
Leroy Atalifo | Prop | 0 | Suva | |
Isei Colati | Prop | 23 December 1983 (aged 30) | 0 | Nevers |
Campese Ma'afu | Prop | 19 December 1984 (aged 29) | 22 | Nottingham |
Manasa Saulo | Prop | 6 April 1989 (aged 25) | 10 | Suva |
Jerry Yanuyanutawa | Prop | 10 April 1985 (aged 29) | 13 | Glasgow Warriors |
Wame Lewaravu | Lock | 24 September 1983 (aged 30) | 24 | Stade Montois |
Apisai Naikatini | Lock | 4 April 1985 (aged 29) | 15 | Brive |
Leone Nakarawa | Lock | 2 April 1988 (aged 26) | 19 | Glasgow Warriors |
Rupeni Nasiga | Lock | 8 October 1985 (aged 28) | 14 | Nadroga |
Apisalome Ratuniyarawa | Lock | 23 January 1983 (aged 31) | 9 | Agen |
Akapusi Qera (c) | Flanker | 24 April 1984 (aged 30) | 35 | Toulouse |
Malakai Ravulo | Flanker | 22 September 1983 (aged 30) | 23 | RCJ Farul Constanţa |
Dominiko Waqaniburotu | Flanker | 20 April 1986 (aged 28) | 12 | Brive |
Nemani Nagusa | Number 8 | 21 June 1988 (aged 25) | 3 | Nadroga |
Netani Talei | Number 8 | 19 March 1983 (aged 31) | 28 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
Nemia Kenatale | Scrum-half | 21 January 1986 (aged 28) | 25 | RCJ Farul Constanţa |
Nikola Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 March 1989 (aged 25) | 15 | Glasgow Warriors |
Isoa Donaldson | Fly-half | 0 | Suva | |
Jonetani Ralulu | Fly-half | 30 September 1986 (aged 27) | 9 | Nadroga |
Levani Botia | Centre | 28 April 1988 (aged 26) | 1 | La Rochelle |
Adriu Delai | Centre | 11 June 1984 (aged 29) | 8 | Tarbes |
Vereniki Goneva | Centre | 5 April 1984 (aged 30) | 29 | Leicester Tigers |
Nemani Nadolo | Centre | 31 January 1988 (aged 26) | 11 | Crusaders |
Sireli Bobo | Wing | 28 January 1976 (aged 38) | 17 | La Rochelle |
Napolioni Nalaga | Wing | 7 April 1986 (aged 28) | 15 | Clermont |
Waisea Nayacalevu | Wing | 26 June 1990 (aged 23) | 3 | Stade Français |
Asaeli Tikoirotuma | Wing | 24 June 1986 (aged 27) | 3 | Chiefs |
Watisoni Votu | Wing | 25 March 1985 (aged 29) | 7 | Perpignan |
Timoci Nagusa | Fullback | 14 July 1987 (aged 26) | 16 | Montpellier |
Metuisela Talebula | Fullback | 20 May 1991 (aged 23) | 7 | Bordeaux |
Japan
Japanese 28-man squad for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[18]
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Shota Horie | Hooker | 21 January 1986 (aged 28) | 29 | Melbourne Rebels |
Takeshi Kizu | Hooker | 15 July 1988 (aged 25) | 27 | Kobelco Steelers |
Kensuke Hatakeyama | Prop | 2 August 1985 (aged 28) | 54 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Hisateru Hirashima | Prop | 5 January 1983 (aged 31) | 32 | Kobelco Steelers |
Masataka Mikami | Prop | 4 June 1988 (aged 26) | 18 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
Hiroshi Yamashita | Prop | 1 January 1986 (aged 28) | 34 | Kobelco Steelers |
Shoji Ito | Lock | 2 December 1980 (aged 33) | 23 | Kobelco Steelers |
Justin Ives | Lock | 24 May 1984 (aged 30) | 20 | Canon Eagles |
Shinya Makabe | Lock | 26 March 1987 (aged 27) | 24 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Hitoshi Ono | Lock | 6 May 1978 (aged 36) | 82 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
Luke Thompson | Lock | 16 April 1981 (aged 33) | 45 | Kintetsu Liners |
Kyosuke Horie | Flanker | 11 July 1990 (aged 23) | 2 | Yamaha Júbilo |
Michael Leitch (c) | Flanker | 7 October 1988 (aged 25) | 34 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
Hendrik Tui | Flanker | 13 December 1987 (aged 26) | 22 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Ryu Holani | Number 8 | 25 October 1981 (aged 32) | 32 | Panasonic Wild Knights |
Takashi Kikutani | Number 8 | 24 February 1980 (aged 34) | 68 | Saracens |
Atsushi Hiwasa | Scrum-half | 22 May 1987 (aged 27) | 35 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Fumiaki Tanaka | Scrum-half | 3 January 1985 (aged 29) | 41 | Highlanders |
Ryoto Nakamura | Fly-half | 3 June 1991 (aged 23) | 4 | Teikyo University |
Harumichi Tatekawa | Fly-half | 2 December 1989 (aged 24) | 23 | Brumbies |
Kotaro Matsushima | Centre | 23 February 1993 (aged 21) | 4 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Male Sa'u | Centre | 13 October 1987 (aged 26) | 15 | Melbourne Rebels |
Yuu Tamura | Centre | 9 January 1989 (aged 25) | 22 | NEC Green Rockets |
Yoshikazu Fujita | Wing | 8 September 1993 (aged 20) | 17 | Waseda University |
Kenki Fukuoka | Wing | 7 September 1992 (aged 21) | 9 | University of Tsukuba |
Toshiaki Hirose | Wing | 17 October 1981 (aged 32) | 20 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
Akihito Yamada | Wing | 26 July 1986 (aged 27) | 6 | Panasonic Wild Knights |
Ayumu Goromaru | Fullback | 1 March 1986 (aged 28) | 38 | Yamaha Júbilo |
Samoa
Samoa 31-man squad for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[19]
On 19 June, Joe Tekori was added to the squad to cover the back row.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Ole Avei | Hooker | 13 June 1983 (aged 30) | 15 | Bordeaux Bègles |
Ti'i Paulo | Hooker | 13 January 1983 (aged 31) | 17 | Clermont |
Andrew Williams | Hooker | 20 June 1985 (aged 28) | 9 | Marist St. Joseph |
Census Johnston | Prop | 6 May 1981 (aged 33) | 42 | Toulouse |
James Johnston | Prop | 6 March 1986 (aged 28) | 12 | Saracens |
Logovi'i Mulipola | Prop | 11 March 1987 (aged 27) | 14 | Leicester Tigers |
Anthony Perenise | Prop | 18 October 1982 (aged 31) | 15 | Bath |
Sakaria Taulafo | Prop | 29 January 1983 (aged 31) | 26 | Stade Français |
Piula Fa'asalele | Lock | 22 January 1988 (aged 26) | 2 | Castres |
Fa'atiga Lemalu | Lock | 17 April 1989 (aged 25) | 9 | Fukuoka Sanix Blues |
Daniel Leo | Lock | 2 October 1982 (aged 31) | 37 | Perpignan |
Filo Paulo | Lock | 6 November 1987 (aged 26) | 8 | Cardiff Blues |
Kane Thompson | Lock | 9 January 1982 (aged 32) | 26 | Chiefs |
Maurie Fa'asavalu | Flanker | 12 January 1980 (aged 34) | 19 | Harlequins |
Jack Lam | Flanker | 18 November 1987 (aged 26) | 5 | Hurricanes |
Joe Tekori | Flanker | 17 December 1983 (aged 30) | 27 | Toulouse |
Ofisa Treviranus | Flanker | 31 March 1984 (aged 30) | 27 | London Irish |
Faifili Levave | Number 8 | 15 January 1986 (aged 28) | 2 | Hurricanes |
Taiasina Tuifu'a | Number 8 | 20 August 1984 (aged 29) | 13 | Bordeaux Bègles |
Vavao Afemai | Scrum-half | 18 February 1992 (aged 22) | 1 | Vaiala Rugby |
Kahn Fotuali'i | Scrum-half | 22 May 1982 (aged 32) | 16 | Northampton Saints |
Jeremy Su'a | Scrum-half | 10 November 1988 (aged 25) | 13 | Worcester Warriors |
Patrick Fa'apale | Fly-half | 5 March 1991 (aged 23) | 1 | Vaiala Rugby |
Tusi Pisi | Fly-half | 18 June 1982 (aged 31) | 18 | Suntory Sungoliath |
Alapati Leiua | Centre | 21 September 1988 (aged 25) | 5 | Hurricanes |
Johnny Leota | Centre | 21 January 1984 (aged 30) | 10 | Sale Sharks |
Tua Otto | Centre | 23 July 1985 (aged 28) | 9 | Bristol |
George Pisi | Centre | 29 June 1986 (aged 27) | 14 | Northampton Saints |
David Lemi (c) | Wing | 10 February 1982 (aged 32) | 36 | Worcester Warriors |
Anitelea Tuilagi | Wing | 24 February 1981 (aged 33) | 30 | Vaiala Rugby |
Brando Va'aulu | Wing | 3 May 1987 (aged 27) | 6 | Sunnybank Rugby |
Fa'atoina Autagavaia | Fullback | 18 September 1988 (aged 25) | 8 | Northampton Saints |
Tonga
Tonga's 29-man squad for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[20]
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Paul Ngauamo | Hooker | 19 February 1990 (aged 24) | 0 | Sydenham R.F.C. |
Suliasi Taufalele | Hooker | 12 August 1988 (aged 25) | 2 | Counties Manukau |
Eddie Aholelei | Prop | 3 December 1981 (aged 32) | 4 | Melbourne Rebels |
Ofa Fainga'anuku | Prop | 5 December 1982 (aged 31) | 2 | Worcester Warriors |
Tevita Mailau | Prop | 25 April 1985 (aged 29) | 8 | Stade Montois |
Sila Puafisi | Prop | 15 April 1988 (aged 26) | 8 | Gloucester |
Kama Sakalia | Prop | 23 August 1985 (aged 28) | 5 | Marist 'Apifo'ou |
Josh Afu | Lock | 21 February 1987 (aged 27) | 15 | Kamaishi Seawaves |
Lisiate Fa'aoso | Lock | 18 March 1983 (aged 31) | 12 | Bayonne |
Daniel Faleafa | Lock | 13 February 1989 (aged 25) | 2 | Randwick |
Semisi Taulava | Lock | 26 February 1983 (aged 31) | 0 | Worcester Warriors |
Viliami Fihaki | Flanker | 17 January 1987 (aged 27) | 3 | Sale Sharks |
Steve Mafi | Flanker | 9 December 1989 (aged 24) | 9 | Leicester Tigers |
Pasuka Mapakaitolo | Flanker | 27 April 1980 (aged 34) | 3 | Kobelco Steelers |
Opeti Fonua | Number 8 | 26 May 1986 (aged 28) | 5 | Bayonne |
Nili Latu (c) | Number 8 | 19 February 1982 (aged 32) | 37 | Green Rockets |
Viliami Ma'afu | Number 8 | 9 March 1982 (aged 32) | 16 | Oyonnax |
Samisoni Fisilau | Scrum-half | 29 November 1987 (aged 26) | 13 | Bay of Plenty |
Sonatane Takulua | Scrum-half | 11 January 1991 (aged 23) | 0 | Northland |
Fangatapu Apikotoa | Fly-half | 31 August 1983 (aged 30) | 28 | Marist 'Apifo'ou |
Latiume Fosita | Fly-half | 25 July 1992 (aged 21) | 3 | Northland |
Fraser Anderson | Centre | 20 April 1984 (aged 30) | 2 | Kobelco Steelers |
Viliami Hakalo | Centre | 12 April 1987 (aged 27) | 6 | Toa Saracens |
Siale Piutau | Centre | 13 October 1985 (aged 28) | 14 | Yamaha Júbilo |
Alaska Taufa | Centre | 24 July 1983 (aged 30) | 10 | Akita Northern Bullets |
William Helu | Wing | 19 April 1986 (aged 28) | 18 | London Wasps |
Fetu'u Vainikolo | Wing | 30 January 1985 (aged 29) | 12 | Exeter Chiefs |
David Halaifonua | Fullback | 5 July 1987 (aged 26) | 7 | Hofoa |
Otulea Katoa | Fullback | 26 April 1991 (aged 23) | 7 | Grammar Teachers |
United States
United States 40-man roster for the 2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[21] Caps are current as of June 1, 2014.
Note: Head coach Tolkin, will weekly reduce the squad to 28 for each test.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Coolican | Hooker | 26 August 1988 (aged 25) | 2 | Richmond |
Zach Fenoglio | Hooker | 29 July 1989 (aged 24) | 7 | Glendale Raptors |
Phil Thiel | Hooker | 29 October 1984 (aged 29) | 19 | Life University |
TC Elliott | Prop | 0 | OPSB | |
Eric Fry | Prop | 14 September 1987 (aged 26) | 23 | Newcastle Falcons |
Olive Kilifi | Prop | 28 September 1986 (aged 27) | 4 | OPSB |
Titi Lamositele | Prop | 11 February 1995 (aged 19) | 5 | Saracens |
Shawn Pittman | Prop | 22 January 1988 (aged 26) | 30 | OPSB |
Nicholas Wallace | Prop | 16 October 1989 (aged 24) | 7 | James Bay |
Nick Civetta | Lock | 5 November 1989 (aged 24) | 0 | Lazio Rugby |
Brian Doyle | Lock | 28 February 1984 (aged 30) | 15 | NYAC |
Graham Harriman | Lock | 23 February 1987 (aged 27) | 4 | James Bay |
Samu Manoa | Lock | 5 March 1985 (aged 29) | 7 | Northampton Saints |
Hayden Smith | Lock | 10 April 1985 (aged 29) | 19 | Saracens |
Louis Stanfill | Lock | 30 May 1985 (aged 29) | 45 | OPSB |
Tai Tuisamoa | Lock | 28 August 1980 (aged 33) | 2 | London Welsh |
Todd Clever (c) | Flanker | 16 January 1983 (aged 31) | 56 | NTT Communications Shining Arcs |
Scott LaValla | Flanker | 4 July 1988 (aged 25) | 23 | Stade Français |
Ben Pinkelman | Flanker | 0 | Denver Barbarians | |
Kyle Sumsion | Flanker | 24 January 1990 (aged 24) | 2 | Brigham Young Univ. |
Danny Barrett | Number 8 | 23 March 1990 (aged 24) | 0 | SFGG |
Cam Dolan | Number 8 | 7 March 1990 (aged 24) | 8 | Northampton Saints |
Matt Trouville | Number 8 | 0 | OPSB | |
Nate Augspurger | Scrum-half | 0 | USA Eagles Sevens | |
Mike Petri | Scrum-half | 16 August 1984 (aged 29) | 41 | NYAC |
Garrett Brewer | Fly-half | 0 | Saint Mary's Gaels | |
Adam Siddall | Fly-half | 27 July 1988 (aged 25) | 6 | Belmont Shore |
Shalom Suniula | Fly-half | 6 May 1988 (aged 26) | 2 | Belmont Shore |
Troy Hall | Centre | 16 February 1982 | 2 | NYAC |
Seamus Kelly | Centre | 30 May 1991 (aged 23) | 8 | California Golden Bears |
Chad London | Centre | 27 September 1988 (aged 25) | 0 | Glendale Raptors |
Folau Niua | Centre | 27 January 1985 (aged 29) | 6 | Glasgow Warriors |
Andrew Suniula | Centre | 29 September 1982 (aged 31) | 28 | London Wasps |
Miles Craigwell | Wing | 24 March 1986 (aged 28) | 0 | OPSB |
Luke Hume | Wing | 26 January 1988 (aged 26) | 15 | RC Narbonne |
Tim Maupin | Wing | 23 March 1989 (aged 25) | 3 | Olympic Club |
Thretton Palamo | Wing | 22 September 1988 (aged 25) | 3 | University of Utah |
Blaine Scully | Wing | 29 February 1988 (aged 26) | 17 | Leicester Tigers |
Brett Thompson | Wing | 16 August 1990 (aged 23) | 0 | Tempe RC |
Chris Wyles | Fullback | 13 September 1983 (aged 30) | 41 | Saracens |
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