Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 3 of the 2025 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.
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Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 3
PNG Orchids v Tonga XIII, Saturday 2.00pm (AEDT) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for PNG Orchids is number 1 Fleur GinnFullback for Tonga XIII is number 1 Ana Malupo
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Winger for PNG Orchids is number 2 Ruth GendeWinger for Tonga XIII is number 2 Moana Courtenay
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Centre for PNG Orchids is number 3 Tia MoloCentre for Tonga XIII is number 3 Fane Finau
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Centre for PNG Orchids is number 4 Relna Wuruki-HoseaCentre for Tonga XIII is number 4 Martha Mataele
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Winger for PNG Orchids is number 5 Naomi KellyWinger for Tonga XIII is number 5 Simina Lokotui
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Five-Eighth for PNG Orchids is number 6 India SeetoFive-Eighth for Tonga XIII is number 6 Malia Tuifua
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Halfback for PNG Orchids is number 7 Caitlin TannerHalfback for Tonga XIII is number 7 Emmanita Paki
Forwards
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Prop for PNG Orchids is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Tonga XIII is number 8 Natasha Penitani
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Hooker for PNG Orchids is number 9 Emily VeiversHooker for Tonga XIII is number 9 Seli Mailangi
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Prop for PNG Orchids is number 10 Gloria KaupaProp for Tonga XIII is number 10 Kalosipani Hopoate
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2nd Row for PNG Orchids is number 11 Sareka Mooka2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 11 Shannon Muru
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2nd Row for PNG Orchids is number 16 Marie Biyama2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 16 Tatiana Finau
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Lock for PNG Orchids is number 13 Jessikah ReevesLock for Tonga XIII is number 13 Amelia Huakau
Interchange
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 12 Mya MullerInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 15 Jade Fonua
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 14 Therese AitonInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 17 Ruby Fifita
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 15 Emmogen TaumafaiInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 18 Pauline Suli-Ruka
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Interchange for PNG Orchids is number 17 Belinda GwasamunInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 20 Paea Uilou
Reserves
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Replacement for PNG Orchids is number 18 Mala MarkReplacement for Tonga XIII is number 21 Vanessa Foliaki
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Reserve for PNG Orchids is number 19 Delailah Ahose
PNG Orchids Ins
- Delailah Ahose
- Mala Mark
- Relna Wuruki-Hosea
Tonga XIII Ins
- Vanessa Foliaki
PNG Orchids Outs
- Essay Banu
- Leila Kerowa
Tonga XIII Ins
- Kaylani Tavita
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
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Orchids: Centre Relna Wuruki-Hosea and prop Gloria Kaupa came into the starting side when the team was named on Tuesday while Maria Biyama has been promoted from the bench on Friday to start in the back row. Mya Muller is the player who reverts to the bench. Prop Essay Banu has been sidelined with a leg injury and Jessikah Reeves goes from prop to lock with Kaupa coming in. After being 18th player for the week one clash against Cook Islands, Muller makes her Test debut, while Wuruki-Hosea also earns her first cap. Mala Mark is the 18th player.
Tonga XIII: Just the one change to the side beaten by Cook Islands Moana with Bulldogs forward Paea Uilou joining the bench for her second Test appearance after debuting against Fetu Samoa in last year's Pacific Championships. Kaylani Tavita is the player to make way. No changes in Friday's 24-hour update.
PNG Kumuls v Fiji Bati, Saturday 4.00pm (AEDT) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for PNG Kumuls is number 1 Morea MoreaFullback for Fiji Bati is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for PNG Kumuls is number 2 Dudley DotoiWinger for Fiji Bati is number 2 Sunia Turuva
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Centre for PNG Kumuls is number 3 Zac LaybuttCentre for Fiji Bati is number 3 Jope Rauqe
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Centre for PNG Kumuls is number 4 Nene MacdonaldCentre for Fiji Bati is number 4 Semi Valemei
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Winger for PNG Kumuls is number 5 Alex JohnstonWinger for Fiji Bati is number 5 Ronald Philitoga
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Five-Eighth for PNG Kumuls is number 6 Gairo VoroFive-Eighth for Fiji Bati is number 6 Kurt Donoghoe
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Halfback for PNG Kumuls is number 7 Lachlan LamHalfback for Fiji Bati is number 7 Brandon Wakeham
Forwards
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Prop for PNG Kumuls is number 8 Epel KapiniasProp for Fiji Bati is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
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Hooker for PNG Kumuls is number 9 Edwin IpapeHooker for Fiji Bati is number 9 Penioni Tagituimua
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Prop for PNG Kumuls is number 10 Valentine RichardProp for Fiji Bati is number 10 Michael Waqa
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2nd Row for PNG Kumuls is number 11 Rhyse Martin2nd Row for Fiji Bati is number 11 Taane Milne
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2nd Row for PNG Kumuls is number 12 Nixon Putt2nd Row for Fiji Bati is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
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Lock for PNG Kumuls is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Fiji Bati is number 13 Caleb Navale
Interchange
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Interchange for PNG Kumuls is number 14 Finley GlareInterchange for Fiji Bati is number 14 Terrell Kalo Kalo
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Interchange for PNG Kumuls is number 15 Robert MathiasInterchange for Fiji Bati is number 15 Solomone Saukuru
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Interchange for PNG Kumuls is number 16 Cooper BaiInterchange for Fiji Bati is number 16 Ben Nakubuwai
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Interchange for PNG Kumuls is number 17 Sylvester NamoInterchange for Fiji Bati is number 17 Kylan Mafoa
Reserves
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Replacement for PNG Kumuls is number 18 Liam HorneReplacement for Fiji Bati is number 19 Keresi Maya
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Reserve for PNG Kumuls is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
PNG Kumuls Ins
- Dudley Dotoi
- Valentine Richard
Fiji Bati Ins
- Ben Nakubuwai
- Jope Rauqe
- Ronald Philitoga
PNG Kumuls Outs
- Robert Derby
Fiji Bati Ins
- Akuila Qoro
- Jethro Rinakama
- Michael Jennings
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
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Kumuls: Prolific Townsville Blackhawks tryscorer Dudley Dotoi comes in on the wing in place of Robert Derby. After coming off the bench for the PM's XIIII and then missing last week's game, Valentine Richard comes into the starting side at prop. Jack de Belin moves from prop to lock and Liam Horne drops to 18th player. Robert Mathias has been promoted to the bench at the expense of Jacob Alick-Wiencke. No changes in Friday's 24-hour update with Derby dropping out of the extended squad.
Bati: The shoulder injury to Jethro Rinakama brings Wynnum Manly winger Ronald Philitoga in for his Test debut while centre Jope Rauqe also makes his international debut in the centres in place of Michael Jennings. Skipper Tui Kamikamica left the field for a HIA inside the last 15 minutes against Cook Islands in week one but is right to take his place in his 23rd Test match. Former Titan Ben Nakubuwai joins the interchange for his 16th Test match, the first of which came back in 2016. Akuila Qoro and Gabriel Tunimakubu dropped out when the squad was trimmed to 19 on Friday. Keresi Maya is 18th man.
Kiwi Ferns v Jillaroos, Sunday 1.35pm (AEDT) at Eden Park, Auckland
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Kiwi Ferns is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Jillaroos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Kiwi Ferns is number 2 Shanice ParkerWinger for Jillaroos is number 2 Julia Robinson
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Centre for Kiwi Ferns is number 3 Abigail RoacheCentre for Jillaroos is number 3 Isabelle Kelly
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Centre for Kiwi Ferns is number 4 Mele HufangaCentre for Jillaroos is number 4 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Winger for Kiwi Ferns is number 5 Leianne TufugaWinger for Jillaroos is number 5 Jessica Sergis
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Five-Eighth for Kiwi Ferns is number 6 Patricia MaliepoFive-Eighth for Jillaroos is number 6 Ali Brigginshaw
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Halfback for Kiwi Ferns is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Jillaroos is number 7 Jesse Southwell
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Prop for Kiwi Ferns is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Jillaroos is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Kiwi Ferns is number 9 Brooke AndersonHooker for Jillaroos is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Kiwi Ferns is number 10 Tiana DavisonProp for Jillaroos is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 11 Annessa Biddle2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 12 Otesa Pule2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale
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Lock for Kiwi Ferns is number 13 Georgia HaleLock for Jillaroos is number 13 Olivia Kernick
Interchange
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Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 14 Ashleigh QuinlanInterchange for Jillaroos is number 14 Quincy Dodd
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Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 15 Shaniece MonschauInterchange for Jillaroos is number 15 Keilee Joseph
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Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 16 Alexis TauaneaiInterchange for Jillaroos is number 16 Rima Butler
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Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 17 Ivana LauitiitiInterchange for Jillaroos is number 17 Sarah Togatuki
Reserves
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Replacement for Kiwi Ferns is number 18 Tyla KingReplacement for Jillaroos is number 18 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Reserve for Kiwi Ferns is number 19 Shakira BakerReserve for Jillaroos is number 19 Abbi Church
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Reserve for Kiwi Ferns is number 20 Tysha IkenasioReserve for Jillaroos is number 20 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Reserve for Kiwi Ferns is number 21 Trinity TauaneaiReserve for Jillaroos is number 21 Makenzie Weale
Kiwi Ferns Ins
- Leianne Tufuga
- Shaniece Monschau
- Trinity Tauaneai
- Tyla King
Jillaroos Ins
- Abbi Church
- Jocelyn Kelleher
- Makenzie Weale
Kiwi Ferns Outs
- Brianna Clark
Jillaroos Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
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Kiwi Ferns: Tiana Davison comes in at prop for the suspended Brianna Cark while winger Leianne Tufuga and forward Shaniece Monschau have also joined the 17, with Monschau on debut. Otesa Pule moves into the starting side in place of Shakira Baker, while Tysha Ikenasio has made way for Tufuga. Dragons youngster Trinity Tauaneai has been listed among the reserves after being added to Ricky Henry's main squad this week.
Jillaroos: Prop Ellie Johnston has been promoted to start after impressing in her Test debut off the bench against Fetu Samoa with Rima Butler sliding to the bench. Wests Tigers forward Sarah Togatuki has been added to the bench in her first appearance of the campaign. Jakiya Whitfield, who came off the bench to play on the wing last week, reverts to 18th player.
Kiwis v Tonga XIII, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at Eden Park, Auckland
Team Lists
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Fullback for Kiwis is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Tonga XIII is number 1 Lehi Hopoate
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Winger for Kiwis is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Tonga XIII is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Kiwis is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for Tonga XIII is number 3 Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Kiwis is number 4 Casey McLeanCentre for Tonga XIII is number 4 Paul Alamoti
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Winger for Kiwis is number 5 Sebastian KrisWinger for Tonga XIII is number 5 Sione Katoa
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Five-Eighth for Kiwis is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Tonga XIII is number 6 Isaiah Iongi
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Halfback for Kiwis is number 7 Kieran ForanHalfback for Tonga XIII is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
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Prop for Kiwis is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Tonga XIII is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Kiwis is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for Tonga XIII is number 9 Siliva Havili
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Prop for Kiwis is number 10 Moses LeotaProp for Tonga XIII is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Kiwis is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
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2nd Row for Kiwis is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Tonga XIII is number 12 Siua Wong
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Lock for Kiwis is number 13 Joseph TapineLock for Tonga XIII is number 13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 14 Te Maire MartinInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 14 Soni Luke
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 15 Naufahu WhyteInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 15 Leka Halasima
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 16 Erin ClarkInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Kiwis is number 17 Xavier WillisonInterchange for Tonga XIII is number 17 Moeaki Fotuaika
Reserves
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Replacement for Kiwis is number 18 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaReplacement for Tonga XIII is number 18 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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Reserve for Kiwis is number 19 Scott SorensenReserve for Tonga XIII is number 19 Will Penisini
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Reserve for Kiwis is number 20 Keano KiniReserve for Tonga XIII is number 20 Salesi Foketi
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Reserve for Kiwis is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay
Kiwis Ins
- Scott Sorensen
- Sebastian Kris
- Te Maire Martin
- Xavier Willison
- Zach Dockar-Clay
Tonga XIII Ins
- Jason Taumalolo
- Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
- Salesi Foketi
- Will Penisini
Kiwis Outs
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Ronaldo Mulitalo
Tonga XIII Ins
- Robert Toia
- Stefano Utoikamanu
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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Kiwis: With Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) and Jeremy Marshall-King (thumb) sidelined, Seb Kris comes in on the wing and Phoenix Crossland is the new starting hooker. Warriors utility Te Maire Martin and Broncos forward Xavier Willison have been added to the bench. Having previously played one Test for Cook Islands in 2022, Willison earns his first cap for New Zealand. Nelson Asofa-Solomona drops to 18th man after playing just 22 minutes off the bench in week one against Samoa.
Tonga XIII: A boost for Tonga with skipper Jason Taumalolo (knee) back on deck after missing the Samoa showdown but centre Rob Toia (foot) and prop Stefano Utoikamanu (concussion) are both sidelined. Panthers star Paul Alamoti comes in at centre while Felise Kaufusi moves to prop to cover for Utoikamanu. Dolphins young gun Kulikefu Finefuiaki is listed as 18th man.
