| 2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Countries |  Fiji Georgia Samoa Tonga |
| Date | 9–16 June 2018 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 4 |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Attendance | 2,175 (544 per match) |
| Tries scored | 23 (5.75 per match) |
| Top point scorer(s) | Soso Matiashvili (21) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Henry Seniloli (3) |
| Final | |
| Champions | Fiji (5th title) |
| Runners-up | Tonga |
The 2018 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the thirteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition. All matches for the 2018 tournament, played over two rounds, were held in Fiji at the ANZ National Stadium in Suva.
Hosts Fiji and fellow Pacific nations Samoa and Tonga were joined by Georgia who competing for the first time in the tournament. Romania was also initially scheduled to compete for the Cup until Samoa's place in the competition was confirmed in May 2018.
Fiji won the tournament with two wins from their two matches played. Tonga and Georgia placed second and third respectively with one win each.
Standings
| Rank | Team | Games | Points | Tries | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Table Points | ||||||
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| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | For | Against | |||||
| 1 | Fiji |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 37 | +24 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | Tonga |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 34 | +9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Georgia |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 52 | –21 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Samoa |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 52 | –12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | |||||||||||||
Fixtures
The match schedule:[1]
Round 1
| 9 June 2018 13:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Tonga | 15–16 | Georgia |
| Try: V. Lolohea 71' m Halaifonua 79' c Con: Morath (1/1) 79' Pen: Takulua (1/2) 38' | Report | Try: Matiashvili 7' c Con: Matiashvili (1/1) 8' Pen: Matiashvili (3/5) 21', 35', 60' |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Attendance: 675 Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) |
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- David Feao, Sione Fifita, David Lolohea, Viliami Lolohea and Nasi Manu (all Tonga) made their international debuts.
- Jaba Bregvadze (Georgia) earned his 50th test cap.
| 9 June 2018 15:30 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Fiji | 24–22 | Samoa (1 BP) |
| Try: Murimurivalu 25' m Volavola 32' m Seniloli 38' c Goneva 50' c Con: Volavola (2/4) 39', 51' | Report | Try: Matavao 59' c J. Lam 68' m Polataivao 78' c Con: Pisi (1/1) 60' Tuala (1/2) 79' Pen: Pisi (1/1) 22' |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand) |
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- Sevanaia Galala, Eroni Mawi, Alivereti Veitokani and Veremalua Vugakoto (all Fiji) and Rodney Iona, Ed Fidow and Mat Luamanu (all Samoa) made their international debuts.
- Vereniki Goneva (Fiji) earned his 50th test cap.
Round 2
| 16 June 2018 13:00 FJT (UTC+12) |
| Tonga | 28–18 | Samoa |
| Try: Lolohea 6' c Vuna 18' c Latu 59' m Con: Takulua (2/3) 7', 19' Pen: Takulua (3/3) 31', 49', 58' | Report | Try: Fidow 75' m Matavao 80' c Con: Pisi (1/2) 80' Pen: Tuala (2/2) 13', 23' |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) |
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| 16 June 2018 15:30 FJT (UTC+12) |
| (1 BP) Fiji | 37–15 | Georgia |
| Try: Seniloli (2) 14' m, 17' m Vatubua 49' c Lomani (2) 62' c, 78' m Radradra 80+3' m Con: Nadolo (2/4) 50', 63' Pen: Nadolo (1/1) 55' | Report | Try: Kolelishvili 23' c Todua 39' m Con: Matiashvili (1/2) 24' Pen: Matiashvili (1/2) 9' |
| ANZ National Stadium, Suva Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France) |
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Notes:
- Semi Radradra (Fiji) made his international debut.
- This was Fiji's largest winning margin over Georgia, surpassing the 5-point difference set in 2012, and their first win over Georgia in Fiji.
Statistics
Points scorers
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Try scorers
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Squads
| Nation | Head coach | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Fiji |
 John McKee |
Akapusi Qera |
| Georgia |
Milton Haig |
Giorgi Nemsadze |
| Samoa |
Fuimaono Tafua |
Chris Vui |
| Tonga |
Toutai Kefu |
Siale Piutau |
Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 9 June 2018 – the tournament's opening day, pre first tournament match.
Fiji
On 30 May, John McKee finalised a 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Tonga.[2]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratunaisa Navuma | Hooker | 1 | Nadroga | |
| Talemaitoga Tuapati | Hooker | August 16, 1985 (aged 32) | 41 |  Provence |
| Veremalua Vugakoto | Hooker | December 29, 1997 (aged 20) | 0 | Nadroga |
| Mosese Ducivaki | Prop | February 28, 1991 (aged 27) | 1 | Naitasiri |
| Campese Ma'afu | Prop | December 19, 1984 (aged 33) | 50 |  Northampton Saints |
| Eroni Mawi | Prop | June 2, 1996 (aged 22) | 0 | Naitasiri |
| Peni Ravai | Prop | June 16, 1990 (aged 27) | 24 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Ropate Rinakama | Prop | January 17, 1988 (aged 30) | 2 | Grenoble |
| Manasa Saulo | Prop | April 6, 1989 (aged 29) | 35 | London Irish |
| Kalivati Tawake | Prop | November 16, 1988 (aged 29) | 7 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Waratahs |
| Sikeli Nabou | Lock | March 5, 1988 (aged 30) | 4 | Biarritz Olympique |
| Leone Nakarawa | Lock | April 2, 1988 (aged 30) | 47 | Racing 92 |
| Api Ratuniyarawa | Lock | July 11, 1986 (aged 31) | 28 | Northampton Saints |
| Albert Tuisue | Lock | June 6, 1993 (aged 25) | 0 | West Harbour |
| Viliame Mata | Flanker | October 22, 1991 (aged 26) | 4 |  Edinburgh |
| Akapusi Qera (c) | Flanker | April 24, 1984 (aged 34) | 62 | Agen |
| Mosese Voka | Flanker | June 7, 1985 (aged 33) | 5 | Suva |
| Dominiko Waqaniburotu | Flanker | April 20, 1986 (aged 32) | 37 | Brive |
| Nemani Nagusa | Number 8 | June 21, 1988 (aged 29) | 13 | Aurillac |
| Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | April 18, 1996 (aged 22) | 3 | Naitasiri |
| Henry Seniloli | Scrum-half | June 15, 1989 (aged 28) | 19 |  Timișoara Saracens |
| Serupepeli Vularika | Scrum-half | April 29, 1990 (aged 28) | 9 | Suva |
| Alivereti Veitokani | Fly-half | November 2, 1992 (aged 25) | 0 | Namosi |
| Ben Volavola | Fly-half | January 13, 1991 (aged 27) | 22 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Sevanaia Galala | Centre | January 29, 1993 (aged 25) | 0 | Brive |
| Semi Radradra | Centre | June 13, 1992 (aged 25) | 0 | Toulon |
| Jale Vatubua | Centre | August 30, 1991 (aged 26) | 7 | Pau |
| Vereniki Goneva | Wing | April 5, 1984 (aged 34) | 49 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Benito Masilevu | Wing | October 7, 1989 (aged 28) | 9 | Brive |
| Nemani Nadolo | Wing | January 31, 1988 (aged 30) | 28 | Montpellier |
| Timoci Nagusa | Wing | July 14, 1987 (aged 30) | 31 | Montpellier |
| Josua Tuisova | Wing | February 4, 1994 (aged 24) | 5 | Toulon |
| Kini Murimurivalu | Fullback | May 15, 1989 (aged 29) | 21 | La Rochelle |
Georgia
On 1 June, Head Coach Milton Haig finalised a 32-man touring squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Japan.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaba Bregvadze | Hooker | 24 April 1987 (aged 31) | 49 |  Sunwolves |
| Giorgi Chkoidze | Hooker | 17 May 1991 (aged 27) | 4 | Jiki Gori |
| Shalva Mamukashvili | Hooker | 2 October 1990 (aged 27) | 55 | Locomotive |
| Karlen Asieshvili | Prop | 21 April 1987 (aged 31) | 31 | Brive |
| Levan Chilachava | Prop | 17 August 1991 (aged 26) | 39 | Toulon |
| Giorgi Melikidze | Prop | 24 May 1996 (aged 22) | 8 | Stade Français |
| Irakli Mirtskhulava | Prop | 22 December 1988 (aged 29) | 11 | Oyonnax |
| Giorgi Tetrashvili | Prop | 31 August 1993 (aged 24) | 9 | Agen |
| Zurab Zhvania | Prop | 17 October 1991 (aged 26) | 33 | Stade Français |
| Konstantin Mikautadze | Lock | 1 July 1991 (aged 26) | 54 | Montpellier |
| Giorgi Nemsadze (c) | Lock | 26 September 1984 (aged 33) | 82 | Bristol |
| Shalva Sutiashvili | Lock | 24 January 1984 (aged 34) | 67 | Angouleme |
| Nodar Tcheishvili | Lock | 13 November 1990 (aged 27) | 12 | Chambéry |
| Otar Giorgadze | Flanker | 2 March 1996 (aged 22) | 11 | Clermont |
| Viktor Kolelishvili | Flanker | 9 October 1989 (aged 28) | 48 | Clermont |
| Guram Shengelia | Flanker | 10 October 1992 (aged 25) | 2 | Jiki Gori |
| Saba Shubitidze | Flanker | 7 April 1994 (aged 24) | 10 | Academy |
| Giorgi Tsutskiridze | Flanker | 26 October 1996 (aged 21) | 8 | Aurillac |
| Mikheil Gachechiladze | Number 8 | 24 December 1990 (aged 27) | 6 |  Enisei-STM |
| Giorgi Begadze | Scrum-half | 4 March 1986 (aged 32) | 60 | Locomotive |
| Vasil Lobzhanidze | Scrum-half | 14 October 1996 (aged 21) | 33 | Brive |
| Vazha Khutsishvili | Scrum-half | 27 March 1993 (aged 25) | 24 | Kharebi |
| Revaz Jinchvelashvili | Fly-half | 18 August 1995 (aged 22) | 8 | Armazi |
| Lasha Khmaladze | Fly-half | 20 January 1988 (aged 30) | 63 | Batumi |
| Davit Kacharava | Centre | 16 January 1985 (aged 33) | 109 | Enisei-STM |
| Giorgi Kveseladze | Centre | 11 November 1997 (aged 20) | 8 | Armazi |
| Lasha Malaghuradze | Centre | 2 January 1986 (aged 32) | 84 | Krasny Yar |
| Tamaz Mchedlidze | Centre | 17 March 1993 (aged 25) | 47 | Agen |
| Soso Matiashvili | Wing | 27 January 1993 (aged 25) | 10 | Lelo Saracens |
| Alexander Todua | Wing | 2 November 1987 (aged 30) | 72 | Lelo Saracens |
| Anzor Sitchinava | Wing | 8 September 1995 (aged 22) | 7 | Academy |
| Merab Kvirikashvili | Fullback | 27 December 1983 (aged 34) | 111 | Lelo Saracens |
| Beka Tsiklauri | Fullback | 9 February 1989 (aged 29) | 30 | Locomotive |
Samoa
On 22 May, Titimaea Tafua named a 28-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and Samoa's 2019 Rugby World Cup two-test play-off series against a yet to be decided team.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elia Elia | Hooker | 22 January 1996 (aged 22) | 5 | Harlequins |
| Seilala Lam | Hooker | 18 February 1989 (aged 29) | 6 | Perpignan |
| Motu Matu'u | Hooker | 30 April 1987 (aged 31) | 12 | Gloucester |
| Viliamu Afatia | Prop | 24 March 1990 (aged 28) | 17 | Racing 92 |
| Paul Alo-Emile | Prop | 22 December 1991 (aged 26) | 4 | Stade Français |
| James Lay | Prop | 16 December 1993 (aged 24) | 4 | Bristol Bears |
| Jordan Lay | Prop | 5 November 1992 (aged 25) | 5 | Edinburgh |
| Logovi'i Mulipola | Prop | 11 March 1987 (aged 31) | 20 | Leicester Tigers |
| Brandon Nansen | Lock | 3 November 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | Stade Français |
| Joe Tekori | Lock | 17 December 1983 (aged 34) | 34 | Toulouse |
| Josh Tyrell | Lock | 16 October 1990 (aged 27) | 2 | Doncaster Knights |
| Chris Vui (c) | Lock | 11 February 1993 (aged 25) | 8 | Bristol Bears |
| Piula Faʻasalele | Flanker | 22 January 1988 (aged 30) | 12 | Toulouse |
| TJ Ioane | Flanker | 9 May 1989 (aged 29) | 13 | Sale Sharks |
| Ofisa Treviranus | Flanker | 30 March 1984 (aged 34) | 38 | London Irish |
| Jack Lam | Flanker | 18 November 1987 (aged 30) | 25 | Bristol Bears |
| Mat Luamanu | Number 8 | 4 March 1988 (aged 30) | 0 | Harlequin |
| Melani Matavao | Half-back | 19 November 1995 (aged 22) | 3 | Harbour RFC |
| Dwayne Polataivao | Half-back | 30 July 1990 (aged 27) | 5 | Northcote RFC |
| Rodney Iona | First five-eighth | 17 August 1991 (aged 26) | 0 | Western Force |
| Tusi Pisi | First five-eighth | 18 June 1982 (aged 35) | 30 | Bristol |
| Rey Lee-Lo | Centre | 20 February 1986 (aged 32) | 17 |  Cardiff Blues |
| Alapati Leiua | Centre | 21 September 1988 (aged 29) | 18 | Bristol |
| Alofa Alofa | Wing | 12 March 1991 (aged 27) | 3 | Harlequin |
| Ed Fidow | Wing | 11 September 1993 (aged 24) | 0 | Bordeaux |
| Paul Perez | Wing | 26 July 1986 (aged 31) | 22 | Toulouse |
| Sinoti Sinoti | Wing | 9 September 1985 (aged 32) | 5 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Ahsee Tuala | Fullback | 23 August 1989 (aged 28) | 10 | Northampton Saints |
Tonga
On 21 May, Toutai Kefu named a 30-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and their June test match against Fiji.[3]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sione Lea | Hooker | 12 January 1987 (aged 31) | 5 | Clifton |
| Paul Ngauamo | Hooker | 19 February 1990 (aged 28) | 12 | Agen |
| Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | 14 December 1991 (aged 26) | 2 | Steaua București |
| Paea Faʻanunu | Prop | 4 November 1988 (aged 29) | 7 | Dax |
| David Feao | Prop | 6 October 1990 (aged 27) | 0 | Narbonne |
| Vunipola Fifita | Prop | 28 February 1996 (aged 22) | 0 | Souths |
| Siegfried Fisiihoi | Prop | 8 June 1987 (aged 31) | 2 | Stade Français |
| Siua Halanukonuka | Prop | 9 August 1986 (aged 31) | 6 | Glasgow Warriors |
| David Lolohea | Prop | 26 February 1992 (aged 26) | 0 | West Harbour |
| Ben Tameifuna | Prop | 30 August 1991 (aged 26) | 3 | Racing 92 |
| Daniel Faleafa | Lock | 13 February 1989 (aged 29) | 15 | Colomiers |
| Leva Fifita | Lock | 29 July 1989 (aged 28) | 5 | Grenoble |
| Steve Mafi | Lock | 9 December 1989 (aged 28) | 25 | Castres |
| Joe Tuineau | Lock | 18 August 1981 (aged 36) | 28 | Dax |
| Michael Faleafa | Flanker | 3 February 1992 (aged 26) | 3 | Perpignan |
| Fotu Lokotui | Flanker | 19 March 1992 (aged 26) | 2 | Patumahoe |
| Maama Vaipulu | Flanker | 21 July 1989 (aged 28) | 2 | Castres |
| Nasi Manu | Number 8 | 15 August 1988 (aged 29) | 0 |  Benetton |
| Valentino Mapapalangi | Number 8 | 18 July 1993 (aged 24) | 6 | Leicester Tigers |
| Sonatane Takulua | Half-back | 11 January 1991 (aged 27) | 25 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Shinnosuke Tu'umoto'oa | Half-back | 11 June 1994 (aged 23) | 1 | NEC Green Rockets |
| Kurt Morath | First five-eighth | 13 November 1984 (aged 33) | 30 |  Utah Warriors |
| George Taina | First five-eighth | 21 October 1995 (aged 22) | 2 | Pakuranga United |
| Latiume Fosita | Centre | 25 July 1992 (aged 25) | 24 | Papatoetoe |
| Siale Piutau (c) | Centre | 13 October 1985 (aged 32) | 32 | Bristol |
| Nafi Tuitavake | Centre | 21 January 1989 (aged 29) | 8 | Northampton Saints |
| Sione Fifita | Wing | 17 April 1990 (aged 28) | 0 | Parramatta |
| Penikolo Latu | Wing | 17 June 1993 (aged 24) | 2 | University of Waikato |
| Viliami Lolohea | Wing | 4 July 1993 (aged 24) | 0 | Papatoetoe |
| Cooper Vuna | Wing | 5 July 1987 (aged 30) | 6 | Worcester Warriors |
| David Halaifonua | Fullback | 5 July 1987 (aged 30) | 25 | Gloucester |
See also
References
External links
- Pacific Nations Cup Archived 2018-04-13 at the Wayback Machine web page at World Rugby
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