Here’s the team news for week 2 of the Pacific Championships and the opening test match between England and Samoa.
Related: 2024 Pacific Championship Squads
Week 2 Teams
Fiji Bati vs Cook Islands (HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Saturday October 26, 19:10 AEDT)
Fiji: 1. Sunia Turuva, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Semi Valemei, 6. Kevin Naiqama, 7. Kurt Donoghoe, 8. Tui Kamikamica, 9. James Valevatu, 10. Ben Nakubuwai, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Taane Milne, 13. Caleb Navale, 14. Penioni Tagituimua, 15. Kitione Kautoga, 16. Kylan Mafoa, 17. Jordan Miller, 18. Ratu Rinakama
Players cut from final squad: 19. Ronald Philitoga
Cook Islands: 1. Esom Ioka, 2. Steven Marsters, 3. Reubenn Rennie, 4. Delahia Wigmore, 5. Rixson Andrew, 6. Brad Takairangi, 7. Esan Marsters, 8. Tepai Moeroa, 9. Rua Ngatikaura, 10. Davvy Moale, 11. Zane Tetevano, 12. Reuben Porter, 13. Pride Petterson-Robati, 14. Kobe Tararo, 15. Mason Teague, 17. Justin Makirere, 18. Junior Taroi, 16. Rhys Dakin
Players cut from final squad: 20. Makahesi Makatoa, 21. Alex Glenn, 19. Malachi Morgan
Referee: Chris Butler
Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Related: 2024 Pacific Championships: Season Results and Stats
New Zealand Kiwis vs Australia Kangaroos (Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, Sunday October 27, 19:10 AEST)
New Zealand: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matt Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. Will Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Phoenix Crossland 15. Naufahu Whyte 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Joe Tapine 10. Griffin Neame 14. Kodi Nikorima 16. Marata Niukore 17. Jordan Riki 18. Erin Clark
Players cut from final squad: 19. Trent Toelau 20. Casey McLean
Australia: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Xavier Coates 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Zac Lomax 6. Tom Dearden 7. Mitch Moses 8. Pat Carrigan 9. Harry Grant 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Cam Murray 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Matt Burton 15. Mitch Barnett 16. Reuben Cotter 17. Hudson Young 18. Ben Hunt
Players cut from final squad: 20. Bradman Best 21. Reece Robson 19. Lindsay Smith
Referee: Ashley Klein
Bunker: Gerard Sutton
1st Test – England vs Samoa
England vs Toa Samoa (The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, Monday October 28, 01:30 AEST)
England: 1. Jack Welsby, 2. Dominic Young, 3. Harry Newman, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Matty Ashton, 6. George Williams, 7. Harry Smith, 8. Ethan Havard, 9. Daryl Clark, 10. Matty Lees, 11. John Bateman, 12. Kai Pearce-Paul, 13. Victor Radley, 14. Mikey Lewis, 15. Morgan Knowles, 16. Mike McMeeken, 17. Thomas Burgess, 18. Ben Currie
Toa Samoa: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2. Jeral Skelton, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Fetalaiga Pauga, 5. Deine Mariner, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Jarome Luai, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Jazz Tevaga, 10. Terrell May, 11. Shawn Blore, 12. Jeremiah Nanai, 13. John Asiata, 14. Blaize Talagi, 15. Luciano Leilua, 17. Lazarus Vaalepu, 18. Gordon Chan Kum Tong, 16. Keenan Palasia
Referee: Liam Moore
Bunker: Jack Smith
