Tag Archives: Pacific Nations Cup

Former HSBC Sevens Series star Benito Masilevu will make his fifteen-a-side debut for Fiji against the New Zealand Maori in Suva on Saturday. The Brive winger is one of two uncapped players in the match day roster, with new Crusaders signing Ben Volavola named on the bench after only just …

The teams for the historic match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Manu Samoa in Apia on July 8 have been announced, with both sides opting for experience. Samoa will be captained by Ofisa Treviranus, and field an all-European based forward pack including Toulouse prop Census Johnston and recalled …

John McKee has named a 36 man Flying Fijian squad to prepare for the match against the New Zealand Maori on July 11 and the Pacific Nations Cup. The squad has a familiar look to it but includes five uncapped players, including Waratahs flyhalf Ben Volavola, who looks set to …

Canada’s training squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and beyond is due to be announced any day and with the CRC done and dusted, it’s time to run the rule over who might be in, and who might be unlucky. It’s always difficult for a ‘bolter’ to emerge during a …

After being a fixture on the USA 7s team for years, Shalom Suniula successfully made the jump to the Eagles’ 15s roster in 2014. Born in American Samoa, Suniula has been capped six times for the Eagles and has made 42 appearances on the USA 7s team. One of the players that has sights …

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has selected a 39-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, with 37 set to take part in the Pacific Nations Cup. Dynamic no8 Amanaki Mafi and classy midfielder Male Sa’u will miss the PNC due to injury, but are expected to return in time for …

Manu Samoa have sprung a surprise by including Toulouse prop Census Johnston in their list of 27 players to prepare for the All Blacks test on July 8. The fan favorite had announced his international retirement in April amidst a stir of concern about the availability of Pacific Nations players …

USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named his 32-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup campaign. In a bit of a surprise, Chris Wyles has been named as Captain of the USA Eagles leading into the series. The Saracens back follows Todd Clever, who had served in the role …

It has already been a busy year for the Eagles and they have yet to crack the seal on their Summer. The squad is in the midst of their busiest year to date and are getting ready to embark on a whirlwind tour that will take the Eagles to California, …

Steve Mafi will play again for Tonga after all. The big Western Force lock has been included in head coach Mana Otai’s 31-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup after skipping out on November’s European tour. Mafi had considered switching his allegiance to Australia using the Olympic loophole, but with …