2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships squads
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This article lists the squads for the 2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships which were played from 14 October to 5 November 2023.
Pacific Cup
Australia
The Australian squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with James Tedesco as captain.[1]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.[2][3][4]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.
Support Staff
- Head Coach: Mal Meninga[5]
Notes
- Nicho Hynes replaced original selection Nathan Cleary, who withdrew due to injury, as announced by the NRL on 4 October 2023.[6]
- Dylan Edwards replaced original selection Josh Addo-Carr, who was stood down by the NRL, as announced on 6 October 2023.[7][6]
New Zealand
The New Zealand squad was announced on 4 October 2023.[8]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.[2][9]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.
Support Staff
- Head Coach: Michael Maguire[10]
Samoa
The Toa Samoa squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Junior Paulo as captain.[11]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.[9]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.
Support Staff[12]
- Head Coach: Ben Gardiner
- Nigel Vagana
- Tony Puletua
- Willie Poching
Notes
- Ronald Volkman and Tommy Talau were added to the original selections.[4]
Pacific Bowl
This three team men's tournament is to be hosted by Papua New Guinea.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands squad was announced on 10 October 2023.[4]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.[9]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Karmichael Hunt
Fiji
The Fiji Bati squad was announced on 6 October 2023, with Tui Kamikamica as captain.[13]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.[2]
Statistics in the table are drawn from the website, Rugby League Project, and include the Bowl Final on 5 November 2023.
Support Staff
- Head coach: Wise Kativerata[14][15]
Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad was announced on 5 October 2023.[16]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.[2]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project, and include the Bowl Final on 5 November 2023.
Support Staff
- Head coach: Justin Holbrook[17]
Notes
- Cruise Ten was added to the original selections.
Women
Australia
The Australian Jillaroos squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw as co-captains.[18]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week three.[3]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Brad Donald
Notes
- Keilee Joseph replaced original selection Evania Pelite, who withdrew due to injury, as announced by the NRL on 6 October 2023.
- Jakiya Whitfeld, Shenae Ciesiolka, and Teagan Berry joined the squad ahead of the 28 October 2023 match, replacing Julia Robinson (personal reasons), Keilee Joseph (personal reasons), and Caitlan Johnston (injury).[19][20]
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Moana squad was announced on 4 October 2023.[21]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.[9]
| # | Player | Age | Position | Games | Tries | Goals | Field goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiana Takairangi | 31 | Fullback, Centre | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |  Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| 2 | Alesha Willcox | — | Wing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Truganina Rabbitohs |
| 3 | Kaiyah Atai | — | Centre, Second-row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Glenmore Park Brumbies |
| 4 | Chantelle Holloway-Samuels | 24 | Centre | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |  Tweed Heads Seagulls |
| 5 | Mahinaarangi Rewi | — | Wing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |  Minto Cobras |
| 6 | Chantay Kiria-Ratu | 19 | Five-eighth | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |  Gold CoastTitans |
| 7 | Lydia Turua-Quedley | 24 | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Mt Albert Lions |
| 8 | Ngatokotoru Arakua | 26 | Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Manurewa Marlins |
| 9 | Chelsea Makira | 19 | Hooker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |  Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
| 10 | Crystal Tamarua | 28 | Prop, Second-row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 11 | Jazmon Tupou-Witchman | 19 | Second-row, Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| 14 | Kerehitina Matua | 24 | Second-row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Canberra Raiders |
| 13 | Anneka Stephens | 34 | Lock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Joondalup Giants |
| 12 | Ariel Ngatokorua | — | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Mascot Juniors |
| 15 | Paulina Morris-Ponga | — | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Auckland City |
| 16 | Lavinia Kitai | — | Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Souths Logan Magpies |
| 17 | Jodeci Joseph | — | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Manurewa Marlins |
| 18 | Kiana Sword-Tua | — | Second-row, Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Panthers |
| – | Rangi Aukino | — | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Werribee Bears |
| – | Annemarie Kiria-Ratu | 18 | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| – | Tiana Kore | 20 | Prop, Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Illawarra Steelers |
Support Staff
- Head Coach:
Fiji
The Fiji Bulikula squad was announced on 6 October 2023.[13][22] Josephine Maejiirs was previously named as captain.[23]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week one.[4]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Josaia Dakuitoga[24]
New Zealand
The New Zealand Kiwi Ferns squad was announced on 4 October 2023.[25] Georgia Hale and Raecene McGregor were named as co-captains on 10 October 2023.[26]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week three.[3]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Ricky Henry[10]
Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Orchids squad was announced on 5 October 2023, with Elsie Albert as captain.[27]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.[9]
| # | Player | Age | Position | Games | Tries | Goals | Field goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latoniya Norris | 22 | Fullback | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2 | Lyiannah Allen | — | Wing | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 3 | Belinda Gwasamun | 28 | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Norths Devils |
| 4 | Shellie Long | 23 | Centre, Second-row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  North Queensland Cowboys |
| 5 | Freda Waula | 28 | Wing, Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 | Sera Koroi | 21 | Five-eighth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 7 | Ua Ravu | 26 | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Canberra Raiders |
| 13 | Jessikah Reeves | 22 | Lock, Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 9 | Roswita Kapo | 23 | Hooker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |  Wentworthville Magpies |
| 10 | Gloria Kaupa | 25 | Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 11 | Emily Veivers | 22 | Second-row, Centre | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |  Brisbane Tigers |
| 12 | Essay Banu | 21 | Second-row | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 16 | Berthshiba Awoi | — | Second-row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Norths Devils |
| 14 | Meli Joe | — | interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 15 | Sareka Mooka | 23 | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 17 | Yolanda Taute | — | interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 19 | Leila Kerowa | — | Prop | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 18 | Lancy Ulkambane | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 | Elsie Albert | 27 | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Parramatta Eels |
| 20 | Almah Johnson | — | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 21 | Delailah Ahose | — | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| – | Sillah Rumints | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Support Staff
- Head coach: Ben Jeffries[28]
Samoa
The Fetu Samoa squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Niall Williams Guthrie as captain.[29]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week one.[4]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Jamie Soward[12]
Tonga
The Mate Ma'a Tonga squad was announced on 3 October 2023.[30]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.[9]
Support Staff
- Head coach: Kelvin Wright
A Teams Match
New Zealand A
The New Zealand A squad was announced on 9 October 2023.[31][32]
Kalani Going was named captain when the team line-up was announced on 19 October 2023.[33]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.
| # | Player | Age | Position | Games | Tries | Goals | Field goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keano Kini | 19 | Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold Coast Titans |
| 2 | Will Warbrick | 25 | Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Melbourne Storm |
| 3 | Rocco Berry | 22 | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  New Zealand Warriors |
| 4 | Bailey Simonsson | 25 | Wing, Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Parramatta Eels |
| 5 | Ali Leiataua | 20 | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |
| 6 | Taine Tuaupiki | 24 | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |
| 7 | Zach Dockar-Clay | 28 | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Sydney Roosters |
| 8 | Pasami Saulo | 25 | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Canberra Raiders |
| 9 | Danny Levi | 27 | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Canberra Raiders |
| 10 | Wiremu Greig | 23 | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Parramatta Eels |
| 11 | Jack Howarth | 20 | Second-row, Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melbourne Storm |
| 12 | Jacob Laban | — | Second-row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |
| 13 | Kalani Going | 26 | Second-row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |
| 14 | Paul Roache | 24 | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |
| 15 | Joe Chan | 21 | Second-row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melbourne Storm |
| 16 | Benjamin Te Kura | — | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brisbane Broncos |
| 17 | Asu Kepaoa | 23 | Centre, Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  Wests Tigers |
| 18 | Trey Mooney | 21 | Prop, Second-row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Canberra Raiders |
| 19 | Tanner Stowers-Smith | — | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | New Zealand Warriors |