2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
{{Infobox European Rugby Cup season
| name = 2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
| image =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| countries = {{ru|FIJ}}
{{ru|SAM}}
{{ru|TON}}
| tournament format = Round-robin
| date = 1–15 July 2017
| teams = 3
| matches = 3
| attendance = 26500
| tries = 13
| top point scorer = {{flagicon|TON}} Sonatane Takulua (25)
| top try scorer = {{flagicon|FIJ}} Henry Seniloli (3)
| champions = {{ru|FIJ}}
| count = 4
| runner-up = {{ru|TON}}
| website = [http://www.worldrugby.org/pnc World Rugby]
| previous year = 2016
| previous tournament = 2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
| next year = 2018
| next tournament = 2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
}}
The 2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the twelfth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union tournament. The 2017 title was contested solely by the Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Teams competing in previous years, Canada, Japan and the United States were not scheduled to participate in the tournament for 2017 or 2016 due to the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying format. The top two teams on aggregate across the 2016 and 2017 Pacific Nations Cups for Japan 2019,{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/123152|title=Regional qualification process set for Rugby World Cup 2019|first=|last=rugbybworldcup.com|website=rugbyworldcup.com|accessdate=14 September 2017}} with the team finishing third scheduled to enter the repechage for qualification.{{Cite web|title = Pacific nations get helping hand for 2019|url = http://www.allblacks.com/News/28491/pacific-nations-get-helping-hand-for-2019|website = All Blacks|accessdate = 2015-11-15|archive-date = 2015-11-16|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151116183005/http://www.allblacks.com/News/28491/pacific-nations-get-helping-hand-for-2019|url-status = dead}}
Having not hosted a test match since playing Fiji in June 2009, Tonga was given the go-ahead to host a test match with World Rugby's approval of the revamped Teufaiva Sport Stadium.{{cite web|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/327557/sport-tonga-expects-teufaiva-to-host-july-rugby-tests|title=Sport: Tonga expects Teufaiva to host July rugby tests|date=27 March 2017|website=radionz.co.nz|accessdate=14 September 2017}}
Fiji retained their title to win for the third consecutive year.
Table
{{#invoke:sports table|main|style=Rugby
| update = complete
| source =
| team1 = FIJ | name_FIJ = {{ru|FIJ}}
| team2 = TON | name_TON = {{ru|TON}}
| team3 = SAM | name_SAM = {{ru|SAM}}
| win_FIJ = 2| draw_FIJ = 0| loss_FIJ = 0| pf_FIJ = 52| pa_FIJ = 26| tf_FIJ = 6| ta_FIJ = 2 | tb_FIJ = 1 | lb_FIJ = 0
| win_TON = 1| draw_TON = 0| loss_TON = 1| pf_TON = 40| pa_TON = 40| tf_TON = 4| ta_TON = 3 | tb_TON = 0 | lb_TON = 1
| win_SAM = 0| draw_SAM = 0| loss_SAM = 2| pf_SAM = 42| pa_SAM = 68| tf_SAM = 3| ta_SAM = 8 | tb_SAM = 0 | lb_SAM = 1
| result1 = C
| col_C = green2 | text_C =
| class_rules = 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
}}
Fixtures
The full match schedule was announced on 23 March 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.worldrugby.org/pnc/news/233396|title=Stage set for compelling June internationals|first=|last=worldrugby.org|website=worldrugby.org|accessdate=14 September 2017|archive-date=31 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331211752/http://www.worldrugby.org/pnc/news/233396|url-status=dead}}
=Round 1=
{{Rugbybox
|date = 1 July 2017
|home = {{Ru-rt|TON}}
|score = 30–26
|away = {{ru|SAM}}
|try1 = Latu 13' c
Pakalani 17' c
Takulua 47' c
|con1 = Takulua (3/3) 14', 19', 49'
|pen1 = Takulua (3/3) 12', 33', 42'
|try2 = Levave 30' c
Leiua 65' c
|con2 = Pisi (2/2) 30', 66'
|pen2 = Pisi (4/4) 8', 21', 35', 44'
|stadium = Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Marius Mitrea (Italy)
}}
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{| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" | ||||
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FB | 15 | Atieli Pakalani | ||
RW | 14 | David Halaifonua | ||
OC | 13 | Nafi Tuitavake | ||
IC | 12 | Siale Piutau (c) | ||
LW | 11 | Cooper Vuna | {{suboff|69}} | |
FH | 10 | Latiume Fosita | ||
SH | 9 | Sonatane Takulua | ||
N8 | 8 | Valentino Mapapalangi | {{suboff|40}} | |
OF | 7 | Nili Latu | ||
BF | 6 | Daniel Faleafa | ||
RL | 5 | Steve Mafi | {{suboff|66}} | |
LL | 4 | Leva Fifita | ||
TP | 3 | Siua Halanukonuka | {{suboff|61}} | |
HK | 2 | Paul Ngauamo | ||
LP | 1 | Siegfried Fisiihoi | ||
colspan=3|Replacements: | ||||
HK | 16 | Suliasi Taufalele | ||
PR | 17 | Latu Talakai | ||
PR | 18 | Ben Tameifuna | {{subon|61}} | |
FL | 19 | Jack Ram | {{subon|66}} | |
FL | 20 | Michael Faleafa | {{subon|40}} | |
SH | 21 | Leon Fukofuka | ||
FH | 22 | Kali Hala | ||
CE | 23 | Tevita Taufuʻi | {{subon|69}} | |
colspan=3|Coach: | ||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Toutai Kefu |
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FB | 15 | Tim Nanai-Williams | ||
RW | 14 | Alapati Leiua | ||
OC | 13 | Kieron Fonotia | {{suboff|77}} | |
IC | 12 | Rey Lee-Lo | ||
LW | 11 | David Lemi (c) | ||
FH | 10 | Tusi Pisi | {{suboff|66}} | |
SH | 9 | Kahn Fotuali'i | {{suboff|74}} | |
N8 | 8 | Faifili Levave | ||
OF | 7 | Galu Taufale | ||
BF | 6 | Piula Faʻasalele | ||
RL | 5 | Fa'atiga Lemalu | {{suboff|61}} | |
LL | 4 | Chris Vui | ||
TP | 3 | Paul Alo-Emile | ||
HK | 2 | Manu Leiataua | {{suboff|79}} | |
LP | 1 | Nephi Leatigaga | {{suboff|56}} | |
colspan=3|Replacements: | ||||
HK | 16 | Elia Elia | {{subon|79}} | |
PR | 17 | Jordan Lay | {{subon|56}} | |
PR | 18 | James Lay | ||
LK | 19 | Masalosalo Tutaia | {{subon|61}} | |
FL | 20 | Taiasina Tuifu'a | ||
SH | 21 | Auvasa Faleali'i | {{subon|74}} | |
FH | 22 | D'Angelo Leuila | {{subon|66}} | |
CE | 23 | Henry Taefu | {{subon|77}} | |
colspan=3|Coach: | ||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Alama Ieremia |
|}
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| Touch judges: |
Notes:
- This was Tonga's first home game since they played Fiji in 2009.
- This was Tonga's first win over Samoa since they won 29–19 in 2011.
- Siegfried Fisiihoi, Atieli Pakalani (both Tonga), Auvasa Faleali'i, Jordan Lay, Henry Taefu and Masalosalo Tutaia (all Samoa) made their international debuts.
- David Lemi (Samoa) earned his 50th test cap.
=Round 2=
{{Rugbybox
|date = 8 July 2017
|home = {{Ru-rt|TON}}
|score = 10–14
|away = {{ru|FIJ}}
|try1 = Fisiihoi 46' c
|con1 = Takulua (1/1) 47'
|pen1 = Takulua (1/2) 25'
|try2 = Nakarawa 53' m
|pen2 = Volavola (3/3) 14', 65', 72'
|stadium = Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa
|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Nick Briant (New Zealand)
}}
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FB | 15 | Atieli Pakalani | |||||
RW | 14 | David Halaifonua | {{suboff|77}} | ||||
OC | 13 | Siale Piutau (c) | |||||
IC | 12 | Tevita Taufuʻi | |||||
LW | 11 | Cooper Vuna | {{suboff|77}} | ||||
FH | 10 | Latiume Fosita | |||||
SH | 9 | Sonatane Takulua | |||||
N8 | 8 | Valentino Mapapalangi | {{suboff|72}} | ||||
OF | 7 | Jack Ram | {{suboff|55}} | ||||
BF | 6 | Daniel Faleafa | {{suboff|3}} | {{subon|11}} | colspan=2| {{blood bin|42|55}} | ||
RL | 5 | Steve Mafi | |||||
LL | 4 | Leva Fifita | |||||
TP | 3 | Siua Halanukonuka | {{suboff|55}} | ||||
HK | 2 | Paul Ngauamo | {{suboff|72}} | ||||
LP | 1 | Siegfried Fisiihoi | {{suboff|62}} | ||||
colspan=3|Replacements: | |||||||
HK | 16 | Suliasi Taufalele | {{subon|72}} | ||||
PR | 17 | Latu Talakai | {{subon|62}} | ||||
PR | 18 | Ben Tameifuna | {{subon|55}} | ||||
FL | 19 | Sione Tau | {{subon|72}} | ||||
FL | 20 | Michael Faleafa | {{subon|3}} | {{suboff|11}} | {{subon|42}} | ||
SH | 21 | Leon Fukofuka | |||||
FH | 22 | Kali Hala | {{subon|77}} | ||||
WG | 23 | Kiti Taimani Vaini | {{subon|77}} | ||||
colspan=3|Coach: | |||||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Toutai Kefu |
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FB | 15 | Timoci Nagusa | |||
RW | 14 | Josua Tuisova | {{suboff|76}} | ||
OC | 13 | Asaeli Tikoirotuma | {{suboff|61}} | ||
IC | 12 | Jale Vatubua | |||
LW | 11 | Patrick Osborne | |||
FH | 10 | Ben Volavola | |||
SH | 9 | Serupepeli Vularika | {{suboff|34}} | ||
N8 | 8 | Nemani Nagusa | |||
OF | 7 | Akapusi Qera (c) | |||
BF | 6 | Dominiko Waqaniburotu | {{suboff|61}} | ||
RL | 5 | Leone Nakarawa | |||
LL | 4 | Tevita Cavubati | {{suboff|61}} | ||
TP | 3 | Manasa Saulo | {{suboff|51}} | ||
HK | 2 | Sunia Koto | {{suboff|40}} | ||
LP | 1 | Campese Ma'afu | {{suboff|51}} | {{subon|77}} | |
colspan=3|Replacements: | |||||
HK | 16 | Talemaitoga Tuapati | {{subon|40}} | ||
PR | 17 | Peni Ravai | {{subon|51}} | {{suboff|77}} | |
PR | 18 | Kalivati Tawake | {{subon|51}} | ||
LK | 19 | Api Ratuniyarawa | {{subon|61}} | ||
FL | 20 | Viliame Mata | {{subon|61}} | ||
SH | 21 | Henry Seniloli | {{subon|34}} | ||
CE | 22 | Vereniki Goneva | {{subon|61}} | ||
WG | 23 | Benito Masilevu | {{subon|76}} | ||
colspan=3|Coach: | |||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} John McKee |
|}
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| Touch judges: |
Notes:
- Sione Tau (Tonga) made his international debut.
- With this Result Fiji guaranteed qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2019 as Oceana 1.
=Round 3=
{{Rugbybox
|date = 15 July 2017
|home = {{Ru-rt|SAM}}
|score = 16–38
|away = {{ru|FIJ}}
|try1 = Lemi 20' c
|con1 = Pisi (1/1) 21'
|pen1 = Pisi (3/6) 27', 33', 37'
|try2 = Seniloli (3) 10' c, 23' c, 42' c
Vatubua 53' c
Ratuniyarawa 75' c
|con2 = Volavola (5/5) 11', 24', 43', 54', 76'
|pen2 = Volavola (1/1) 62'
|attendance = 6,500
|referee = Paul Williams (New Zealand)
}}
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FB | 15 | Tim Nanai-Williams | ||
RW | 14 | Alapati Leiua | ||
OC | 13 | Kieron Fonotia | {{suboff|64}} | |
IC | 12 | Rey Lee-Lo | ||
LW | 11 | David Lemi (c) | {{suboff|73}} | |
FH | 10 | Tusi Pisi | ||
SH | 9 | Kahn Fotuali'i | {{suboff|76}} | |
N8 | 8 | Faifili Levave | {{suboff|57}} | |
OF | 7 | Jack Lam | ||
BF | 6 | Piula Faʻasalele | {{suboff|67}} | |
RL | 5 | Fa'atiga Lemalu | ||
LL | 4 | Chris Vui | ||
TP | 3 | Paul Alo-Emile | {{suboff|51}} | |
HK | 2 | Elia Elia | {{suboff|58}} | |
LP | 1 | Jordan Lay | {{suboff|76}} | |
colspan=3|Replacements: | ||||
HK | 16 | Seilala Lam | {{subon|58}} | |
PR | 17 | Nephi Leatigaga | {{subon|76}} | |
PR | 18 | James Lay | {{subon|51}} | |
FL | 19 | Galu Taufale | {{subon|67}} | |
N8 | 20 | Sanele Vavae Tuilagi | {{subon|57}} | |
SH | 21 | Auvasa Faleali'i | {{subon|76}} | |
FH | 22 | D'Angelo Leuila | {{subon|64}} | |
FB | 23 | Ahsee Tuala | {{subon|73}} | |
colspan=3|Coach: | ||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Alama Ieremia |
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FB | 15 | Timoci Nagusa | {{suboff|60}} | |
RW | 14 | Vereniki Goneva | ||
OC | 13 | Asaeli Tikoirotuma | {{suboff|74}} | |
IC | 12 | Jale Vatubua | ||
LW | 11 | Patrick Osborne | ||
FH | 10 | Ben Volavola | ||
SH | 9 | Henry Seniloli | {{suboff|76}} | |
N8 | 8 | Nemani Nagusa | ||
OF | 7 | Akapusi Qera (c) | {{suboff|66}} | |
BF | 6 | Dominiko Waqaniburotu | ||
RL | 5 | Leone Nakarawa | ||
LL | 4 | Tevita Cavubati | {{suboff|59}} | |
TP | 3 | Manasa Saulo | {{suboff|60}} | |
HK | 2 | Talemaitoga Tuapati | {{suboff|66}} | |
LP | 1 | Campese Ma'afu | {{suboff|66}} | |
colspan=3|Replacements: | ||||
HK | 16 | Sunia Koto | {{subon|66}} | |
PR | 17 | Joeli Veitayaki Jr. | {{subon|66}} | |
PR | 18 | Kalivati Tawake | {{subon|60}} | |
LK | 19 | Api Ratuniyarawa | {{subon|59}} | |
FL | 20 | Viliame Mata | {{subon|66}} | |
SH | 21 | Frank Lomani | {{subon|76}} | |
CE | 22 | Eroni Vasiteri | {{subon|74}} | |
WG | 23 | Josua Tuisova | {{subon|60}} | |
colspan=3|Coach: | ||||
colspan="4"|{{flagicon|NZL}} John McKee |
|}
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| Touch judges: |
Notes:
- James Lay (Samoa) and Frank Lomani (Fiji) made their international debuts.
- This was Fiji's first win in Samoa since their 17–16 win in 2002.
Squads
class="wikitable" |
Nation
!Head coach !Captain |
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{{ru|FIJ}}
|{{flagicon|NZL}} John McKee |
{{ru|SAM}}
|{{flagicon|NZL}} Alama Ieremia |
{{ru|TON}}
|{{flagicon|AUS}} Toutai Kefu |
Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 1 July 2017 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.
=Fiji=
On 9 May, John McKee named an extended squad ahead of Fiji's 2017 June tests against Australia, Italy and Scotland and their Rugby Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July.{{cite web|url=http://www.fijirugby.com/latest-news/vodafone-flying-fijians-squad-for-2017-june-tests/|title=Fiji Rugby Union » Vodafone Flying Fijians Squad for 2017 June Tests|website=www.fijirugby.com|accessdate=14 September 2017}}
{{nat rs start|hidenote=yes}}
{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Sunia|Koto}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1980|4|15}}|caps=54|club=Mâcon|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Jale|Sassen}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|9|6}}|caps=1|club=Suva|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Talemaitoga|Tuapati}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1985|8|16}}|caps=36|club=Provence|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Lee Roy|Atalifo}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|3|10}}|caps=9|club=Unattached}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Mosese|Ducivaki}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|2|28}}|caps=1|club=Naitasiri|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Campese|Ma'afu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1984|12|19}}|caps=45|club=Northampton Saints|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Peni|Ravai}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|6|16}}|caps=21|club=Aurillac|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Manasa|Saulo}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|4|6}}|caps=31|club=Toulon|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Kalivati|Tawake}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|11|16}}|caps=3|club=Suva|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Joeli|Veitayaki Jr.}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|3|14}}|caps=5|club=Naitasiri Highlanders|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Leone|Nakarawa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|4|2}}|caps=42|club=Racing 92|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Tevita|Cavubati}}|age ={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|8|12}}|caps=18|club=Worcester Warriors|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Api|Ratuniyarawa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|7|11}}|caps=24|club=Northampton Saints|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Sikeli|Nabou}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|3|5}}|caps=1|club=Biarritz Olympique|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Naulia|Dawai}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|6|26}}|caps=8|club=Connacht|clubnat=IRE}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Viliame|Mata}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|10|22}}|caps=2|club=Edinburgh|clubnat=SCO}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Akapusi|Qera}} (c)|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1984|4|24}}|caps=57|club=Montpellier|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Mosese|Voka}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1985|6|7}}|caps=4|club=Suva|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Dominiko|Waqaniburotu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|4|20}}|caps=33|club=Brive|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Peceli|Yato}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|1|17}}|caps=9|club=Clermont Auvergne|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=N8|name={{sortname|Nemani|Nagusa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|6|21}}|caps=8|club=Nadroga|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Nikola|Matawalu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|3|8}}|caps=32|club=Exeter Chiefs|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Henry|Seniloli}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|6|15}}|caps=14|club=Timișoara Saracens|clubnat=ROM}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Serupepeli|Vularika}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|4|29}}|caps=8|club=Suva|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|Ben|Volavola}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|1|13}}|caps=17|club=Melbourne Rebels|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Levani|Botia}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|3|14}}|caps=8|club=La Rochelle|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Vereniki|Goneva}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1984|4|5}}|caps=44|club=Newcastle Falcons|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|John|Stewart|dab=rugby union}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|2|17}}|caps=1|club=Suva|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Asaeli|Tikoirotuma}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|6|24}}|caps=19|club=London Irish|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Jale|Vatubua}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|8|30}}|caps=3|club=Pau|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Eroni|Vasiteri}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|5|27}}|caps=3|club=Nadroga|clubnat=FIJ}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Albert|Vulivuli}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1985|5|26}}|caps=16|club=Racing 92|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Benito|Masilevu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|10|7}}|caps=8|club=Brive|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Nemani|Nadolo}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|1|31}}|caps=26|club=Montpellier|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Timoci|Nagusa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|7|14}}|caps=26|club=Montpellier|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Patrick|Osborne|dab=rugby player}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|6|14}}|caps=4|club=Highlanders|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Josua|Tuisova}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1994|2|4}}|caps=1|club=Toulon|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FB|name={{sortname|Kini|Murimurivalu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|5|15}}|caps=18|club=La Rochelle|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FB|name={{sortname|Metuisela|Talebula}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|5|24}}|caps=22|club=Bordeaux Bègles|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs end}}
=Samoa=
On 29 May, Alama Ieremia named a 35-man squad ahead of Samoa's 2017 June tests against New Zealand and Wales and their Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July.
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{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Paul|Alo-Emile}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|12|22}}|caps=2|club=Stade Français|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Census|Johnston}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1981|5|6}}|caps=57|club=Toulouse|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|James|Lay}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|12|16}}|caps=0|club=Whakarewarewa|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Jordan|Lay}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|11|5}}|caps=0|club=Whakarewarewa|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Nephi|Leatigaga}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|12|5}}|caps=3|club=Piacenza|clubnat=ITA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Hisa|Sasagi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|6|29}}|caps=1|club=Southern RFC|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Bronson|Tauakipulu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1996|1|8}}|caps=1|club=Northshore|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Fa'atiga|Lemalu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|4|17}}|caps=20|club=Saracens|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Masalosalo|Tutaia}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1984|6|5}}|caps=0|club=Pau|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Chris|Vui}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|2|11}}|caps=3|club=Worcester Warriors|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Piula|Faʻasalele}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|1|22}}|caps=7|club=Toulouse|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Alafoti|Fa'osiliva}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1985|10|28}}|caps=23|club=Worcester Warriors|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Jack|Lam}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|11|18}}|caps=21|club=Bristol|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Faifili|Levave}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|1|15}}|caps=14|club=Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars|clubnat=JPN}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Kelly|Meafua}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|10|16}}|caps=0|club=West Harbour|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Fa'alemiga|Selesele}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|2|28}}|caps=5|club=Moataa|clubnat=SAM}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Galu|Taufale}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|3|17}}|caps=1|club=Poneke|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Taiasina|Tuifu'a}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1984|8|20}}|caps=19|club=Lyon|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=N8|name={{sortname|Sanele Vavae|Tuilagi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|6|15}}|caps=8|club=Carcassonne|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Auvasa|Faleali'i}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|2|9}}|caps=0|club=Nevers|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Kahn|Fotuali'i}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1982|5|22}}|caps=33|club=Bath|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Dwayne|Polataivao}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|7|30}}|caps=3|club=Northcote RFC|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|D'Angelo|Leuila}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1997|1|18}}|caps=6|club=Papatoetoe RFC|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|Tila|Mealoi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|6|28}}|caps=1|club=Apia Maroons|clubnat=SAM}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|Tusi|Pisi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1982|6|18}}|caps=28|club=Bristol|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Kieron|Fonotia}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|2|2}}|caps=2|club=Ospreys|clubnat=WAL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Rey|Lee-Lo}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|2|20}}|caps=12|club=Cardiff Blues|clubnat=WAL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Alapati|Leiua}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|9|21}}|caps=13|club=Wasps|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Henry|Taefu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|4|2}}|caps=0|club=Queensland Reds|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|David|Lemi}} (c)|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1982|2|10}}|caps=49|club=Bristol|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Tim|Nanai-Williams}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|6|12}}|caps=6|club=Chiefs|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Ken|Pisi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|2|24}}|caps=13|club=Northampton Saints|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FB|name={{sortname|Albert|Nikoro}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|8|7}}|caps=6|club=West Scarborough|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FB|name={{sortname|Ahsee|Tuala}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|8|23}}|caps=6|club=Northampton Saints|clubnat=ENG}}
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=Tonga=
On 9 June, Tonga named a 35-man extended squad for their 2017 June test against Wales and their Pacific Nations Cup / 2019 RWC Oceania qualification campaign in July.{{cite web|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/332562/sport-seven-new-caps-in-tongan-rugby-squad|title=Sport: Seven new caps in Tongan rugby squad|date=8 June 2017|website=radionz.co.nz|accessdate=14 September 2017}}
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{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Sione|Lea}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|1|12|df=y}}|caps=3|club=Clifton||clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Paul|Ngauamo}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1990|2|19|df=y}}|caps=10|club=Stade Montois||clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=HK|name={{sortname|Suliasi|Taufalele}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|8|12|df=y}}|caps=4|club=Ardmore Marist||clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Siegfried|Fisiihoi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|6|8|df=y}}|caps=0|club=Chiefs|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Siua|Halanukonuka}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1986|8|9|df=y}}|caps=4|club=Highlanders|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Phil|Kite|dab=rugby union}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|4|24|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Queensland Reds|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Sila|Puafisi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|4|15|df=y}}|caps=27|club=Glasgow Warriors|clubnat=SCO}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Latu|Talakai}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|12|26|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Fraser Tech|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=PR|name={{sortname|Ben|Tameifuna}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|8|30|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Racing 92|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Daniel|Faleafa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|2|13|df=y}}|caps=11|club=Albi|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Leva|Fifita}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|7|29|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Hamilton Old Boys|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Steve|Mafi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|12|9|df=y}}|caps=21|club=Castres Olympique|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Vainanuma|Manu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|8|1|df=y}}|caps=0|club=Marist|clubnat=TON}}
{{nat rs player|pos=LK|name={{sortname|Harrison|Mataele}}|age=|caps=0|club=Grammar TEC|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Michael|Faleafa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|2|3|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Hikurangi|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Nili|Latu}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1982|2|19|df=y}}|caps=53|club=Newcastle Falcons|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Sione|Lolohea}}|age=|caps=0|club=Silapelu’ua|clubnat=TON}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Otenili|Moala}}|age=|caps=0|club=Hamilton Old Boys|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Jack|Ram}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|1|14|df=y}}|caps=11|club=Doncaster Knights|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FL|name={{sortname|Sione|Tau}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|2|21|df=y}}|caps=0|club=Agen|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat rs player|pos=N8|name={{sortname|Valentino|Mapapalangi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1993|7|13|df=y}}|caps=4|club=Kia Toa|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Leon|Fukofuka}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1994|9|8|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Crusaders|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Sefo|Ma'ake}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|9|15|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Havelu Bulldogs|clubnat=TON}}
{{nat rs player|pos=SH|name={{sortname|Sonatane|Takulua}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|1|11|df=y}}|caps=21|club=Newcastle Falcons|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|Latiume|Fosita}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|7|25|df=y}}|caps=22|club=Papatoetoe|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FH|name={{sortname|Kali|Hala}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1991|3|6|df=y}}|caps=6|club=Karaka|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Siale|Piutau}} (c)|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1985|10|13|df=y}}|caps=28|club=Bristol|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Viliami|Tahituʻa}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1992|9|10|df=y}}|caps=4|club=Yamaha Júbilo|clubnat=JPN}}
{{nat rs player|pos=CE|name={{sortname|Tevita|Taufuʻi}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1988|3|21|df=y}}|caps=1|club=Melville|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Tuihakavalu|Ika}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1995|5|12|df=y}}|caps=0|club=Toloa Old Boys|clubnat=TON}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Atieli|Pakalani}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|8|2|df=y}}|caps=0|club=Southern Districts|clubnat=AUS}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Nafi|Tuitavake}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1989|1|21|df=y}}|caps=5|club=Northampton Saints|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Kiti Taimani|Vaini}}|age=|caps=1|club=Grammar TEC|clubnat=NZL}}
{{nat rs player|pos=WG|name={{sortname|Cooper|Vuna}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|7|5|df=y}}|caps=2|club=Worcester Warriors|clubnat=ENG}}
{{nat rs player|pos=FB|name={{sortname|David|Halaifonua}}|age={{Birth date and age2|2017|7|1|1987|7|5|df=y}}|caps=22|club=Gloucester|clubnat=ENG}}
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