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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]

2014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup
Tournament details
Countries Canada
 Fiji
 Japan
 Samoa
 Tonga
 United States
Tournament format(s)Round-robin
Date7–21 June 2014
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Attendance46,986 (7,831 per match)
Tries scored37 (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)
← 2013 (Previous)
(Next) 2015 →

Format edit

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 edit

Table edit

Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points For Points Against Points Diff Tries For Tries Against Try Bonus Losing Bonus Points
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

Fixtures edit

Round 1 edit

7 June 2014
18:00 PST (UTC-08)
Canada  25–34  Japan
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'
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, British Columbia[6]
Attendance: 6,382
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)

Notes:

Round 2 edit

14 June 2014
19:30 PDT (UTC-07)
United States  29–37  Japan
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'
StubHub Center, Carson, California[6]
Attendance: 5,100
Referee: Greg Garner (England)

Round 3 edit

21 June 2014
15:00 PDT (UTC-07)
United States  38–35  Canada
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'
Bonney Field, Sacramento, California[6]
Attendance: 7,804
Referee: Stuart Berry (South Africa)

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 edit

Table edit

Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points For Points Against Points Diff Tries For Tries Against Try Bonus Losing Bonus Points
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

Fixtures edit

Round 1 edit

7 June 2014
14:00 WST (UTC+13)
Samoa  18–18  Tonga
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'
Apia Park, Apia[6]
Attendance: 14,500
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

Notes:

Round 2 edit

14 June 2014
15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Fiji  45–17  Tonga
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'
Churchill Park, Lautoka[6]
Attendance: 5,850
Referee: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia)

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 edit

21 June 2014
15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
Fiji  13–18  Samoa
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'
ANZ National Stadium, Suva[6]
Attendance: 7,350
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)

Statistics edit

Squads edit

Nation Stadium Head coach Captain
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 edit

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
Ray Barkwill Hooker (1980-08-26)26 August 1980 (aged 33) 11   Ontario Blues
Aaron Carpenter Hooker (1983-01-09)9 January 1983 (aged 31) 54   Cornish Pirates
Benoît Piffero Hooker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 27) 3   Blagnac
Hubert Buydens Prop (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 32) 22   Manawatu Turbos
Jake Illnicki Prop (1992-02-24)24 February 1992 (aged 22) 2   BC Bears
Jason Marshall Prop (1985-02-05)5 February 1985 (aged 29) 24   La Rochelle
Andrew Tiedemann Prop (1988-07-21)21 July 1988 (aged 25) 25   Prairie Wolf Pack
Jamie Cudmore Lock (1978-09-06)6 September 1978 (aged 35) 28   Clermont
Tyler Hotson Lock (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 29) 38   London Scottish
Jon Phelan Lock (1986-01-20)20 January 1986 (aged 28) 15   Atlantic Rock
Nanyak Dala Flanker (1984-06-18)18 June 1984 (aged 29) 28   Saskatoon Wild Oats
Kyle Gilmour Flanker 1   Prairie Wolf Pack
Adam Kleeberger Flanker (1984-03-02)2 March 1984 (aged 30) 37   BC Bears
John Moonlight Flanker (1987-07-02)2 July 1987 (aged 26) 11   Ontario Blues
Jebb Sinclair Flanker (1986-04-08)8 April 1986 (aged 28) 32   London Irish
Tyler Ardron (c) Number 8 (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 22) 13   Ospreys
Phil Mack Scrum-half (1985-09-18)18 September 1985 (aged 28) 18   BC Bears
Gordon McRorie Scrum-half 0   Prairie Wolf Pack
Nathan Hirayama Fly-half (1988-03-23)23 March 1988 (aged 26) 13   BC Bears
Harry Jones Fly-half (1989-08-26)26 August 1989 (aged 24) 9   BC Bears
Liam Underwood Fly-half (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 23) 6   Ontario Blues
Nick Blevins Centre (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 25) 17   Prairie Wolf Pack
Ciaran Hearn Centre (1985-12-30)30 December 1985 (aged 28) 33   Atlantic Rock
Pat Parfrey Centre (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 22) 5   Atlantic Rock
Jeff Hassler Wing (1991-08-21)21 August 1991 (aged 22) 6   Ospreys
D. T. H. van der Merwe Wing (1986-04-28)28 April 1986 (aged 28) 26   Glasgow Warriors
Taylor Paris Wing (1992-10-06)6 October 1992 (aged 21) 10   Agen
Connor Braid Fullback (1990-05-31)31 May 1990 (aged 24) 9   BC Bears
James Pritchard Fullback (1979-07-21)21 July 1979 (aged 34) 54   Bedford Blues

Fiji edit

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
Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 34) 35   Narbonne
Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 29) 22   Southland
Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 32) 27   Suva
Leroy Atalifo Prop 0   Suva
Isei Colati Prop (1983-12-23)23 December 1983 (aged 30) 0   Nevers
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 29) 22   Nottingham
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-04-06)6 April 1989 (aged 25) 10   Suva
Jerry Yanuyanutawa Prop (1985-04-10)10 April 1985 (aged 29) 13   Glasgow Warriors
Wame Lewaravu Lock (1983-09-24)24 September 1983 (aged 30) 24   Stade Montois
Apisai Naikatini Lock (1985-04-04)4 April 1985 (aged 29) 15   Brive
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 26) 19   Glasgow Warriors
Rupeni Nasiga Lock (1985-10-08)8 October 1985 (aged 28) 14   Nadroga
Apisalome Ratuniyarawa Lock (1983-01-23)23 January 1983 (aged 31) 9   Agen
Akapusi Qera (c) Flanker (1984-04-24)24 April 1984 (aged 30) 35   Toulouse
Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 30) 23   RCJ Farul Constanța
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 28) 12   Brive
Nemani Nagusa Number 8 (1988-06-21)21 June 1988 (aged 25) 3   Nadroga
Netani Talei Number 8 (1983-03-19)19 March 1983 (aged 31) 28   Newport Gwent Dragons
Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 28) 25   RCJ Farul Constanța
Nikola Matawalu Scrum-half (1989-03-08)8 March 1989 (aged 25) 15   Glasgow Warriors
Isoa Donaldson Fly-half 0   Suva
Jonetani Ralulu Fly-half (1986-09-30)30 September 1986 (aged 27) 9   Nadroga
Levani Botia Centre (1988-04-28)28 April 1988 (aged 26) 1   La Rochelle
Adriu Delai Centre (1984-06-11)11 June 1984 (aged 29) 8   Tarbes
Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 30) 29   Leicester Tigers
Nemani Nadolo Centre (1988-01-31)31 January 1988 (aged 26) 11   Crusaders
Sireli Bobo Wing (1976-01-28)28 January 1976 (aged 38) 17   La Rochelle
Napolioni Nalaga Wing (1986-04-07)7 April 1986 (aged 28) 15   Clermont
Waisea Nayacalevu Wing (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 23) 3   Stade Français
Asaeli Tikoirotuma Wing (1986-06-24)24 June 1986 (aged 27) 3   Chiefs
Watisoni Votu Wing (1985-03-25)25 March 1985 (aged 29) 7   Perpignan
Timoci Nagusa Fullback (1987-07-14)14 July 1987 (aged 26) 16   Montpellier
Metuisela Talebula Fullback (1991-05-20)20 May 1991 (aged 23) 7   Bordeaux

Japan edit

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
Shota Horie Hooker (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 28) 29   Melbourne Rebels
Takeshi Kizu Hooker (1988-07-15)15 July 1988 (aged 25) 27   Kobelco Steelers
Kensuke Hatakeyama Prop (1985-08-02)2 August 1985 (aged 28) 54   Suntory Sungoliath
Hisateru Hirashima Prop (1983-01-05)5 January 1983 (aged 31) 32   Kobelco Steelers
Masataka Mikami Prop (1988-06-04)4 June 1988 (aged 26) 18   Toshiba Brave Lupus
Hiroshi Yamashita Prop (1986-01-01)1 January 1986 (aged 28) 34   Kobelco Steelers
Shoji Ito Lock (1980-12-02)2 December 1980 (aged 33) 23   Kobelco Steelers
Justin Ives Lock (1984-05-24)24 May 1984 (aged 30) 20   Canon Eagles
Shinya Makabe Lock (1987-03-26)26 March 1987 (aged 27) 24   Suntory Sungoliath
Hitoshi Ono Lock (1978-05-06)6 May 1978 (aged 36) 82   Toshiba Brave Lupus
Luke Thompson Lock (1981-04-16)16 April 1981 (aged 33) 45   Kintetsu Liners
Kyosuke Horie Flanker (1990-07-11)11 July 1990 (aged 23) 2   Yamaha Júbilo
Michael Leitch (c) Flanker (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 25) 34   Toshiba Brave Lupus
Hendrik Tui Flanker (1987-12-13)13 December 1987 (aged 26) 22   Suntory Sungoliath
Koliniasi Holani Number 8 (1981-10-25)25 October 1981 (aged 32) 32   Panasonic Wild Knights
Takashi Kikutani Number 8 (1980-02-24)24 February 1980 (aged 34) 68   Saracens
Atsushi Hiwasa Scrum-half (1987-05-22)22 May 1987 (aged 27) 35   Suntory Sungoliath
Fumiaki Tanaka Scrum-half (1985-01-03)3 January 1985 (aged 29) 41   Highlanders
Ryoto Nakamura Fly-half (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 23) 4   Teikyo University
Harumichi Tatekawa Fly-half (1989-12-02)2 December 1989 (aged 24) 23   Brumbies
Kotaro Matsushima Centre (1993-02-23)23 February 1993 (aged 21) 4   Suntory Sungoliath
Male Sa'u Centre (1987-10-13)13 October 1987 (aged 26) 15   Melbourne Rebels
Yuu Tamura Centre (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 25) 22   NEC Green Rockets
Yoshikazu Fujita Wing (1993-09-08)8 September 1993 (aged 20) 17   Waseda University
Kenki Fukuoka Wing (1992-09-07)7 September 1992 (aged 21) 9   University of Tsukuba
Toshiaki Hirose Wing (1981-10-17)17 October 1981 (aged 32) 20   Toshiba Brave Lupus
Akihito Yamada Wing (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 27) 6   Panasonic Wild Knights
Ayumu Goromaru Fullback (1986-03-01)1 March 1986 (aged 28) 38   Yamaha Júbilo

Samoa edit

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
Ole Avei Hooker (1983-06-13)13 June 1983 (aged 30) 15   Bordeaux Bègles
Ti'i Paulo Hooker (1983-01-13)13 January 1983 (aged 31) 17   Clermont
Andrew Williams Hooker (1985-06-20)20 June 1985 (aged 28) 9   Marist St. Joseph
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 33) 42   Toulouse
James Johnston Prop (1986-03-06)6 March 1986 (aged 28) 12   Saracens
Logovi'i Mulipola Prop (1987-03-11)11 March 1987 (aged 27) 14   Leicester Tigers
Anthony Perenise Prop (1982-10-18)18 October 1982 (aged 31) 15   Bath
Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)29 January 1983 (aged 31) 26   Stade Français
Piula Fa'asalele Lock (1988-01-22)22 January 1988 (aged 26) 2   Castres
Fa'atiga Lemalu Lock (1989-04-17)17 April 1989 (aged 25) 9   Fukuoka Sanix Blues
Daniel Leo Lock (1982-10-02)2 October 1982 (aged 31) 37   Perpignan
Filo Paulo Lock (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 26) 8   Cardiff Blues
Kane Thompson Lock (1982-01-09)9 January 1982 (aged 32) 26   Chiefs
Maurie Fa'asavalu Flanker (1980-01-12)12 January 1980 (aged 34) 19   Harlequins
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 26) 5   Hurricanes
Joe Tekori Flanker (1983-12-17)17 December 1983 (aged 30) 27   Toulouse
Ofisa Treviranus Flanker (1984-03-31)31 March 1984 (aged 30) 27   London Irish
Faifili Levave Number 8 (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 28) 2   Hurricanes
Taiasina Tuifu'a Number 8 (1984-08-20)20 August 1984 (aged 29) 13   Bordeaux Bègles
Vavao Afemai Scrum-half (1992-02-18)18 February 1992 (aged 22) 1   Vaiala Rugby
Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22)22 May 1982 (aged 32) 16   Northampton Saints
Jeremy Su'a Scrum-half (1988-11-10)10 November 1988 (aged 25) 13   Worcester Warriors
Patrick Fa'apale Fly-half (1991-03-05)5 March 1991 (aged 23) 1   Vaiala Rugby
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 31) 18   Suntory Sungoliath
Alapati Leiua Centre (1988-09-21)21 September 1988 (aged 25) 5   Hurricanes
Johnny Leota Centre (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 30) 10   Sale Sharks
Tua Otto Centre (1985-07-23)23 July 1985 (aged 28) 9   Bristol
George Pisi Centre (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 27) 14   Northampton Saints
David Lemi (c) Wing (1982-02-10)10 February 1982 (aged 32) 36   Worcester Warriors
Anitelea Tuilagi Wing (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 33) 30   Vaiala Rugby
Brando Va'aulu Wing (1987-05-03)3 May 1987 (aged 27) 6   Sunnybank Rugby
Fa'atoina Autagavaia Fullback (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 25) 8   Northampton Saints

Tonga edit

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
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 24) 0   Sydenham R.F.C.
Suliasi Taufalele Hooker (1988-08-12)12 August 1988 (aged 25) 2   Counties Manukau
Eddie Aholelei Prop (1981-12-03)3 December 1981 (aged 32) 4   Melbourne Rebels
Ofa Faingaʻanuku Prop (1982-12-05)5 December 1982 (aged 31) 2   Worcester Warriors
Tevita Mailau Prop (1985-04-25)25 April 1985 (aged 29) 8   Stade Montois
Sila Puafisi Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 26) 8   Gloucester
Kama Sakalia Prop (1985-08-23)23 August 1985 (aged 28) 5   Marist 'Apifo'ou
Josh Afu Lock (1987-02-21)21 February 1987 (aged 27) 15   Kamaishi Seawaves
Lisiate Faʻaoso Lock (1983-03-18)18 March 1983 (aged 31) 12   Bayonne
Daniel Faleafa Lock (1989-02-13)13 February 1989 (aged 25) 2   Randwick
Semisi Taulava Lock (1983-02-26)26 February 1983 (aged 31) 0   Worcester Warriors
Viliami Fihaki Flanker (1987-01-17)17 January 1987 (aged 27) 3   Sale Sharks
Steve Mafi Flanker (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 24) 9   Leicester Tigers
Pasuka Mapakaitolo Flanker (1980-04-27)27 April 1980 (aged 34) 3   Kobelco Steelers
Opeti Fonua Number 8 (1986-05-26)26 May 1986 (aged 28) 5   Bayonne
Nili Latu (c) Number 8 (1982-02-19)19 February 1982 (aged 32) 37   Green Rockets
Viliami Maʻafu Number 8 (1982-03-09)9 March 1982 (aged 32) 16   Oyonnax
Samisoni Fisilau Scrum-half (1987-11-29)29 November 1987 (aged 26) 13   Bay of Plenty
Sonatane Takulua Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 23) 0   Northland
Fangatapu Apikotoa Fly-half (1983-08-31)31 August 1983 (aged 30) 28   Marist 'Apifo'ou
Latiume Fosita Fly-half (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 21) 3   Northland
Fraser Anderson Centre (1984-04-20)20 April 1984 (aged 30) 2   Kobelco Steelers
Viliami Hakalo Centre (1987-04-12)12 April 1987 (aged 27) 6   Toa Saracens
Siale Piutau Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 28) 14   Yamaha Júbilo
Alaska Taufa Centre (1983-07-24)24 July 1983 (aged 30) 10   Akita Northern Bullets
William Helu Wing (1986-04-19)19 April 1986 (aged 28) 18   London Wasps
Fetuʻu Vainikolo Wing (1985-01-30)30 January 1985 (aged 29) 12   Exeter Chiefs
David Halaifonua Fullback (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 26) 7   Hofoa
Otulea Katoa Fullback (1991-04-26)26 April 1991 (aged 23) 7   Grammar Teachers

United States edit

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 (1988-08-26)26 August 1988 (aged 25) 2   Richmond
Zach Fenoglio Hooker (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 24) 7   Glendale Raptors
Phil Thiel Hooker (1984-10-29)29 October 1984 (aged 29) 19   Life University
TC Elliott Prop 0   OPSB
Eric Fry Prop (1987-09-14)14 September 1987 (aged 26) 23   Newcastle Falcons
Olive Kilifi Prop (1986-09-28)28 September 1986 (aged 27) 4   OPSB
Titi Lamositele Prop (1995-02-11)11 February 1995 (aged 19) 5   Saracens
Shawn Pittman Prop (1988-01-22)22 January 1988 (aged 26) 30   OPSB
Nicholas Wallace Prop (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 24) 7   James Bay
Nick Civetta Lock (1989-11-05)5 November 1989 (aged 24) 0   Lazio Rugby
Brian Doyle Lock (1984-02-28)28 February 1984 (aged 30) 15   NYAC
Graham Harriman Lock (1987-02-23)23 February 1987 (aged 27) 4   James Bay
Samu Manoa Lock (1985-03-05)5 March 1985 (aged 29) 7   Northampton Saints
Hayden Smith Lock (1985-04-10)10 April 1985 (aged 29) 19   Saracens
Louis Stanfill Lock (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 29) 45   OPSB
Tai Tuisamoa Lock (1980-08-28)28 August 1980 (aged 33) 2   London Welsh
Todd Clever (c) Flanker (1983-01-16)16 January 1983 (aged 31) 56   NTT Communications Shining Arcs
Scott LaValla Flanker (1988-07-04)4 July 1988 (aged 25) 23   Stade Français
Ben Pinkelman Flanker 0   Denver Barbarians
Kyle Sumsion Flanker (1990-01-24)24 January 1990 (aged 24) 2   Brigham Young Univ.
Danny Barrett Number 8 (1990-03-23)23 March 1990 (aged 24) 0   SFGG
Cam Dolan Number 8 (1990-03-07)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 (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 29) 41   NYAC
Garrett Brewer Fly-half 0   Saint Mary's Gaels
Adam Siddall Fly-half (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 25) 6   Belmont Shore
Shalom Suniula Fly-half (1988-05-06)6 May 1988 (aged 26) 2   Belmont Shore
Troy Hall Centre (1982-02-16) 16 February 1982 (age 42) 2   NYAC
Seamus Kelly Centre (1991-05-30)30 May 1991 (aged 23) 8   California Golden Bears
Chad London Centre (1988-09-27)27 September 1988 (aged 25) 0   Glendale Raptors
Folau Niua Centre (1985-01-27)27 January 1985 (aged 29) 6   Glasgow Warriors
Andrew Suniula Centre (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 31) 28   London Wasps
Miles Craigwell Wing (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 28) 0   OPSB
Luke Hume Wing (1988-01-26)26 January 1988 (aged 26) 15   RC Narbonne
Tim Maupin Wing (1989-03-23)23 March 1989 (aged 25) 3   Olympic Club
Thretton Palamo Wing (1988-09-22)22 September 1988 (aged 25) 3   University of Utah
Blaine Scully Wing (1988-02-29)29 February 1988 (aged 26) 17   Leicester Tigers
Brett Thompson Wing (1990-08-16)16 August 1990 (aged 23) 0   Tempe RC
Chris Wyles Fullback (1983-09-13)13 September 1983 (aged 30) 41   Saracens

See also edit

References edit

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