The 2022 Pacific Four Series is the 2nd edition of the Pacific Four Series, an annual rugby union competition contested by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. New Zealand and Australia are joining the competition for the first time, they were expected to compete in 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby decided to go ahead with a soft launch.[1]
Note: Number of caps are indicated as of the first match of the tournament (6 June 2022).
Australia
editThe Wallaroos announced their 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 19 May.[2]
Canada
editKevin Rouet named Canada's 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 11 May.[3]
New Zealand
editThe Black Ferns named their 31-player squad for the series on 4 May.[4][5] On 19 May, the Black Ferns made three changes to their line-up, Renee Wickliffe, Hazel Tubic and Kelsey Teneti joined the squad with Sylvia Brunt named as a travelling reserve.[6][7] Patricia Maliepo was replaced due to concussion, while Grace Steinmetz and Carla Hohepa withdrew from the squad because of foot injuries.[6][7]
United States
editThe Eagles named their 28-player traveling roster for the Pacific Four Series on 9 May.[8][9] On 29 May, the Eagles called up Elizabeth Cairns to replace Jenny Kronish due to an unfortunate injury she sustained during a club game, Shelby Lin, McKenzie Hawkins, Amy Talei Bonté and Sam Sullivan were also called up to join the squad.[10][11] Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Rachel Johnson, Carly Waters, Megan Foster, Gabby Cantorna, Alev Kelter, Charlotte Clapp and Jennine Detiveaux were all unavailable due to commitments to their respective clubs for the Allianz Premier 15s final on June 3.[10][11] They later joined the squad after the Allianz Premier 15s final.[12]
Notes:
(*) denotes replacements. † Unavailable players.
References
edit- ^ "World Rugby confirms Pacific Four Series schedule, the new cross-regional women's 15s tournament". www.world.rugby. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022-05-19). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Pacific Four Series kicks off "Journey to the Rugby World Cup" for Canada's Senior Women's 15s". Rugby Canada. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Wayne Smith omits veterans in first Black Ferns squad". 1News. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series". www.allblacks.com. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Black Ferns call up sevens rookie Kelsey Teneti as injury cover for Pacific Four Series". www.stuff.co.nz. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Injury replacements called into Black Ferns". www.allblacks.com. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster Named for Pacific Four Series 2022". eagles.rugby. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "USA Women's Eagles Activate Five Reserve Players for Pacific Four Series". eagles.rugby. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Eagles call up five reinforcements for Pacific Four". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Head Coach Rob Cain Names USA Women's Eagles Match Day 23 for Round Two of Pacific Four Series Against Australia". eagles.rugby. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-05-02.