Here’s the squad news for end of season 2024 Pacific Championships.
Pacific Cup
Teams: Australia, Tonga, New Zealand
Australia: Mitch Barnett, Matt Burton, Bradman Best, Patrick Carrigan, Xavier Coates, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Angus Crichton, Tom Dearden, Dylan Edwards, Harry Grant (vc), Ben Hunt, Zac Lomax, Liam Martin, Mitch Moses, Cameron Murray, Reece Robson, Lindsay Smith, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Tom Trbojevic, Isaah Yeo (c).
Tonga: Paul Alamoti, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Addin Fonua-Blake (c), Siliva Havili, Lehi Hopoate, Isaiah Iongi, Sione Katoa, Isaiya Katoa, Eliesa Katoa, Felise Kaufusi, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tolu Koula, Tuimoala Lolohea, Soni Luke, Haumole Olakau’atu, Taniela Paseka, Mosese Suli, Jason Taumalolo (c), Daniel Tupou, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong.
New Zealand: Erin Clark, Phoenix Crossland, James Fisher-Harris (c), Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes, Jamayne Isaako, Keano Kini, Casey McLean, Griffin Neame, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Kodi Nikorima, Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali’i, Jordan Riki, Scott Sorensen, Joseph Tapine, Leo Thompson, Matthew Timoko, Trent Toelau, Will Warbrick, Naufahu Whyte.
Fixtures
Week 1: Australia vs Tonga – Suncorp Stadium, Friday October 18 (20:10 AEDT, 19:10 AEST, 22:10 NZT)
Week 2: New Zealand vs Australia – Apollo Projects Stadium, Sunday October 27 (18:05 NZT, 16:05 AEDT, 15:05 AEDT)
Week 3: New Zealand vs Tonga – Go Media Stadium, Saturday November 2 (20:05 NZT, 18:05 AEDT, 17:05 AEST)
Final: CommBank Stadium, Sunday November 10 (18:20 AEDT, 17:20 AEST, 20:20 NZT)
Pacific Bowl
Teams: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands
Fiji: Sunia Turuva, Semi Valemei, Maika Sivo, Taane Milne, Jethro Rinakama, Michael Jennings, Kevin Naiqama, Waqa Blake, Kurt Donoghoe, Caleb Navale, Kitione Kautoga, Viliame Kikau, Tui Kamikamica, Jordan Miller, Nathan Kegg-Smith, Kylan Mafoa, Ben Nakubuwai, Penioni Tagituimua, Joe Lovodua, James Valevatu, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape.
Papua New Guinea: Alex Max, Benji Kot, Brandon Nima, Dan Russell, Dudley Dotoi, Elijah Roltinga, Finley Glare, Ila Alu, Jamie Mavoko, Jordan Pat, Josh Mire, Judah Rimbu, Khaiya Waiembi, Koso Bandi, Liam Horne, Morea Morea, Murray Conners, Robert Mathias, Sakias Komati, Sanny Wabo, Sylvester Namo
Cook Islands: Brad Takairangi (c), Davvy Moale, Delahia Wigmore, Esan Marsters, Esom Ioka, Junior Teroi, Justin Makierere, Kobe Tararo, Makahesi Makatoa, Malachi Morgan, Mason Teague, Pride Petterson-Robati, Reuben Porter, Reubenn Rennie, Rhys Dakin, Rixson Andrew, Rua Ngatikaura, Steven Marsters, Tepai Moeroa, Xavier Willison, Zane Tetevano
Fixtures
Week 1: Fiji vs Papua New Guinea – HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Saturday October 19 (19:10 AEDT, 18:10 AEST, 21:10 NZT)
Week 2: Fiji vs Cook Islands – HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Saturday October 26 (19:10 AEDT, 18:10 AEST, 21:10 NZT)
Week 3: Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands – National Football Stadium, Sunday, November 3 (16:00 AEDT, 15:00 AEST, 18:00 NZT)
Final: CommBank Stadium, Sunday November 10 (16:05 AEDT, 15:05 AEST, 18:05 NZT)
