Official team lists, updates and injury news for the finals of the 2024 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals
Women's Promotion-Relegation Play-Off
PNG Orchids v Fetu Samoa, Sunday 11.40am (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Match: PNG Orchids v Fetu Samoa
Final -
home Team
PNG Orchids
away Team
Fetu Samoa
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for PNG Orchids is number 1 Shae Yvonne De La CruzFullback for Fetu Samoa is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
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Winger for PNG Orchids is number 2 Jenny WesleyWinger for Fetu Samoa is number 2 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
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Centre for PNG Orchids is number 3 Belinda GwasamunCentre for Fetu Samoa is number 3 Lindsay Tui
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Centre for PNG Orchids is number 4 Leila KerowaCentre for Fetu Samoa is number 4 Sarina Masaga
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Winger for PNG Orchids is number 5 Lyiannah AllenWinger for Fetu Samoa is number 5 Jessica Patea
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Five-Eighth for PNG Orchids is number 6 Sera KoroiFive-Eighth for Fetu Samoa is number 6 Tavarna Papalii
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Halfback for PNG Orchids is number 7 Ua RavuHalfback for Fetu Samoa is number 7 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
Forwards
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Prop for PNG Orchids is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Fetu Samoa is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
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Hooker for PNG Orchids is number 12 Emily VeiversHooker for Fetu Samoa is number 13 Sienna Lofipo
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Prop for PNG Orchids is number 10 Essay BanuProp for Fetu Samoa is number 15 Simone Karpani
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2nd Row for PNG Orchids is number 11 Sareka Mooka2nd Row for Fetu Samoa is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
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2nd Row for PNG Orchids is number 15 Jessikah Reeves2nd Row for Fetu Samoa is number 17 Evah McEwen
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Lock for PNG Orchids is number 13 Gloria KaupaLock for Fetu Samoa is number 12 Christian Pio
Interchange
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 9 Therese AitonInterchange for Fetu Samoa is number 16 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 14 Delailah AhoseInterchange for Fetu Samoa is number 18 Jasmine Fogavini
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 16 Yolanda TauteInterchange for Fetu Samoa is number 20 Viena Tinao
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 17 Mala MarkInterchange for Fetu Samoa is number 21 Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa
Reserves
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Replacement for PNG Orchids is number 18 Talitha Kunjil
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Reserve for Fetu Samoa is number 22 Claudia Brown
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Orchids: Tahnee Norris has named an unchanged starting side for the promotion-relegation final. Shae De La Cruz has been named to start at fullback failing to finish the match against the Ferns last week after a heavy tackle. A reshuffle of the interchange sees Delailah Ahose and Mala Mark return to the bench while Lilah Malabag and Roswita Kapo move to the reserves. The new replacement player is Talitha Kunjil.
Fetu Samoa: Fullback Evania Pelite has succumbed to her leg issues and has not been named to face the Orchids. Jetaya Faifua, who helped spark Samoa’s comeback against Fiji off the bench last week, will start at fullback. Other changes see Christian Pio set to start at prop with Evah McEwan moving into the second row. Laikha Clarke has not been named, with Jasmine Fogavini promoted from 18th player duties last week onto the bench, alongside Viena Tinao. The 18th player is Ella-Jaye Harrison Leaunoa.
Pacific Cup Women's Final
Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns, Sunday 1.50pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Match: Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns
Final -
home Team
Jillaroos
away Team
Kiwi Ferns
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jillaroos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Kiwi Ferns is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Jillaroos is number 2 Julia RobinsonWinger for Kiwi Ferns is number 2 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Jillaroos is number 3 Isabelle KellyCentre for Kiwi Ferns is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Jillaroos is number 4 Tiana PenitaniCentre for Kiwi Ferns is number 4 Abigail Roache
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Winger for Jillaroos is number 5 Jakiya WhitfeldWinger for Kiwi Ferns is number 5 Shanice Parker
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Five-Eighth for Jillaroos is number 6 Ali BrigginshawFive-Eighth for Kiwi Ferns is number 6 Gayle Broughton
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Halfback for Jillaroos is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Kiwi Ferns is number 7 Tyla King
Forwards
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Prop for Jillaroos is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Kiwi Ferns is number 8 Brianna Clark
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Hooker for Jillaroos is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Kiwi Ferns is number 9 Brooke Anderson
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Prop for Jillaroos is number 10 Shannon MatoProp for Kiwi Ferns is number 16 Alexis Tauaneai
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2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 11 Annessa Biddle
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2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 12 Amber Hall
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Lock for Jillaroos is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Kiwi Ferns is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 14 Keeley DavisInterchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 10 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 15 Sarah TogatukiInterchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 14 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 16 Keilee JosephInterchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 15 Najvada George
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 18 Jessica SergisInterchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 17 Otesa Pule
Reserves
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Replacement for Jillaroos is number 19 Jessika EllistonReplacement for Kiwi Ferns is number 18 Tiana Davison
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Jillaroos: Just the one change to the squad that downed the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch with Keeley Davis joining the bench and Jess Sergis dropping to 18th player. Davis came into the squad as injury cover after Quincy Dodd suffered a minor quad injury in the first-up win over the Kumuls. She was 18th player against the Kiwi Ferns and now comes in for her fifth Test match cap. Hooker Olivia Higgins is good to go despite dislocating her wrist in the win over New Zealand. The joint was quickly put back in place and the Knights star has avoided further damage. Co-captain Ali Brigginshaw has been named at halfback for her 25th Test match. Newcastle halfback Jesse Southwell joined the team in camp on Sunday and is listed among the reserves for the final.
Kiwi Ferns: Apii Nicholls slots straight into fullback after she was rested last week against the Orchids, moving Shanice Parker back onto the wing. Annessa Biddle is also back at second row for the final, with Najvada George heading to the bench. Last week’s debutants both make way, with Mackenzie Wiki back into the reserves and Brooke Talataina sidelined by an ankle injury. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa will start at prop with Alexis Tauaneai going to the bench. Tiana Davison is the new 18th player.
What you need to know about the 2024 Men's Pacific Championships
Pacific Cup Men's Final
Kangaroos v Tonga XIII, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Match: Kangaroos v Tonga XIII
Final -
home Team
Kangaroos
away Team
Tonga XIII
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Kangaroos is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Tonga XIII is number 1 Lehi Hopoate
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Winger for Kangaroos is number 2 Xavier CoatesWinger for Tonga XIII is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Kangaroos is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowCentre for Tonga XIII is number 4 Paul Alamoti
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Centre for Kangaroos is number 4 Tom TrbojevicCentre for Tonga XIII is number 18 Tolutau Koula
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Winger for Kangaroos is number 5 Zac LomaxWinger for Tonga XIII is number 5 Sione Katoa
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Five-Eighth for Kangaroos is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Tonga XIII is number 6 Tuimoala Lolohea
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Halfback for Kangaroos is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Tonga XIII is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
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Prop for Kangaroos is number 8 Patrick CarriganProp for Tonga XIII is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Kangaroos is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Tonga XIII is number 9 Siliva Havili
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Prop for Kangaroos is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Tonga XIII is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Kangaroos is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Kangaroos is number 12 Hudson Young2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Kangaroos is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Tonga XIII is number 13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
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Interchange for Kangaroos is number 14 Matt BurtonInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 14 Soni Luke
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Interchange for Kangaroos is number 15 Mitchell BarnettInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 16 Taniela Paseka
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Interchange for Kangaroos is number 16 Reuben CotterInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 17 Siua Wong
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Interchange for Kangaroos is number 17 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 19 Keaon Koloamatangi
Reserves
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Replacement for Kangaroos is number 18 Ben HuntReplacement for Tonga XIII is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Kangaroos: Canberra's Hudson Young moves into the starting side in place of the injured Cameron Murray (wrist) while Panthers premiership winner Lindsay Smith joins the bench for his Test debut. Ben Hunt is again the 18th man.
Tonga XIII: Coach Kristian Woolf has named the same 17 that pulled off a stunning upset over New Zealand to advance to the Cup final. Edge forward Keaon Koloamatangi remains with his partner as they await the birth of their child but could be a late inclusion closer to game day.
Men's Promotion-Relegation Play-Off
Kiwis v PNG Kumuls, Sunday 6.20pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Match: Kiwis v PNG Kumuls
Final -
home Team
Kiwis
away Team
PNG Kumuls
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Kiwis is number 1 Keano KiniFullback for PNG Kumuls is number 1 Nene Macdonald
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Winger for Kiwis is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for PNG Kumuls is number 2 Elijah Roltinga
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Centre for Kiwis is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for PNG Kumuls is number 3 Robert Mathias
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Centre for Kiwis is number 4 Peta HikuCentre for PNG Kumuls is number 4 Rodrick Tai
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Winger for Kiwis is number 20 Casey McLeanWinger for PNG Kumuls is number 5 Robert Derby
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Five-Eighth for Kiwis is number 6 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFive-Eighth for PNG Kumuls is number 6 Kyle Laybutt
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Halfback for Kiwis is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for PNG Kumuls is number 7 Lachlan Lam
Forwards
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Prop for Kiwis is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for PNG Kumuls is number 8 Valentine Richard
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Hooker for Kiwis is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for PNG Kumuls is number 9 Liam Horne
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Prop for Kiwis is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for PNG Kumuls is number 10 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
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2nd Row for Kiwis is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for PNG Kumuls is number 11 Rhyse Martin
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2nd Row for Kiwis is number 12 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for PNG Kumuls is number 12 Jeremiah Simbiken
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Lock for Kiwis is number 13 Naufahu WhyteLock for PNG Kumuls is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 14 Kodi NikorimaInterchange for PNG Kumuls is number 14 Judah Rimbu
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 15 Griffin NeameInterchange for PNG Kumuls is number 15 Koso Bandi
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 17 Leo ThompsonInterchange for PNG Kumuls is number 16 Sylvester Namo
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 18 Erin ClarkInterchange for PNG Kumuls is number 17 Ila Alu
Reserves
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Replacement for Kiwis is number 16 Marata NiukoreReplacement for PNG Kumuls is number 18 Dan Russell
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Kiwis: Roosters powerhouse Naufahu Whyte has been elevated to the starting side with Leo Thomoson moving to the interchange bench as the Kiwis fight to avoid relegation to the Bowl for 2025. Erin Clark is again the 18th man.
Kumuls: Rhyse Martin returns to captain the side after missing last week's game for personal reasons. Dan Russell goes back to 18th man and Morea Morea drops to the reserves. Liam Horne has been named to start at hooker but could swap with Judah Rimbu as he did last weekend.
