Pacific Nations Cup: All the teams and kick-off times for round two

Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 5:52 AM
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Semi Radradra returns for Fiji. Photo: Getty Images
Semi Radradra returns for Fiji. Photo: Getty Images

The second round of the Pacific Nations Cup has some exciting match-ups.

All the teams, times and news right here.

FIXTURES

Watch every match on world.rugby.

Saturday August 3. All times AEST

2:30pm - USA vs Samoa, ANZ Stadium Suva

5:15pm - Fiji vs Canada, ANZ Stadium Suva

7:10pm - Tonga vs Japan, Osaka

FIJI vs CANADA

Speedster Semi Radradra has been named in Fiji's side to take on Canada in the second week of the Pacific Nations Cup.

Radradra returns from injury to start at outside centre against the Canadians.

Fiji coach John McKee said he was looking forward to seeing Radradra back in action for the first time since an impressive outing in the side's upset win over France last year.

“It’s great to see Semi Radradra returning in the midfield for this test since the game in Paris against France last year where he was very influential," he said.

“This match will also see him renewing his partnership with Jale Vatubua."

The Fijians will field an entirely new back three with Eroni Sau, Josua Tuisova and Kini Murimurivalu starting for their second clash.

in the forwards, McKee has named a new front row as well, starting Campese Ma'afu, Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto and Peni Ravalai starting.

That group is part of 12 changes to the Fiji team for this week.

Fiji went down to Japan in the opening round of the competition while the USA edged Canada and Samoa beat out Tonga.

TEAMS

Fiji to face Canada

Campese Ma’afu, Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto, Peni Ravai, Leone Nakarawa (c), Tevita Ratuva, Peceli Yato, Semi Kunatani, Viliame Mata, Henry Seniloli,  Josh Matavesi, Eroni Sau, Jale Vatubua, Semi Radradra, Josua Tuisova, Kini Murimurivalu. Reserves: Mesulame Dolokoto, Eroni Mawi, Lee-Roy Atalifo, Tevita Cavubati, Mosese Voka, Nikola Matawalu, Ben Volavola, Patrick Osbourne

Canada to face Fiji

Rob Brouwer, Eric Howard, Jake Ilnicki, Conor Keys, Kyle Baillie, Justin Blanchet, Lucas Rumball, Luke Campbell, Gordon McRorie, Shane O'Leary, Kainoa Lloyd, Ciaran Hearn, Nick Blevins, Jeff Hassler, Peter Nelson. Reserves: Andrew Quattrin, Djustice Sears-Duru, Matt Tierney, Evan Olmstead, Mike Sheppard, Matt Heaton, Jamie McKenzie, Conor Trainor

SAMOA vs USA

TEAMS

Samoa to face USA

Jordan Lay, Seilala Lam, James Lay, Filo Paulo, Senio Toleafoa, Henry Stowers, TJ Ioane, Piula Fa’asalele, Pele Cowley, AJ Alatimu, Alapati Leiua, Henry Taefu, Kieran Fonotia, Johnny Vaili, Ashee Tuala. Reserves: Elia Elia, Logovi’i Mulipola, Paul Alo-Emile, Jack Lam, Afa Amosa, Auvasa Faleali’i, Ray Lee-Lo, JJ Taulagi, Kane Leaupepe.

USA to face Samoa

Chance Wenglewski, James Hilterbrand, Paul Mullen, Ben Landry, Gregory Peterson, Tony Lamborn, John Quill, Cam Dolan, Ruben De Haas, AJ MacGinty, Martin Iosefo, Paul Lasike, Bryce Campbell, Blaine Scully (C), Will Hooley. Reserves: Dylan Fawsitt, David Ainu’u, Paddy Ryan, Nate Brakeley, Ben Pinkelman, Nate Augspurger, Will Magie, Madison Hughes

JAPAN vs TONGA

TEAMS

Japan to face Tonga

Keita Inagaki, Shota Horie, Asaeli Ai Valu, Wimpie van der Walt, Luke Thompson, Michael Leitch, Yoshitaka Tokunaga, Amanaki Mafi, Kaito Shigeno, Yu Tamura, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Ryoto Nakamura, Timothy Lafaele, Kotaro Matsushima, Will Tupou. Reserves: Atsushi Sakate, Shogo Miura, Yusuke Kizu, Uwe Helu, Kazuki Himeno, Kaito Shigeno, Rikiya Matsuda, Kenki Fukuoka

Tonga to face Japan

Paea Fa'anunu, Sefo Sakalia, Maʻafu Fia, Steve Mafi, Leva Fifita, Dan Faleafa, Fotu Lokotui, Maama Vaipulu, Sonatane Takulua, Latiume Fosita, Atieli Pakalani, Cooper Vuna, Siale Piutau (c), Nafi Tuitavake, David Halaifonua. Reserves: Paul Ngauamo, Toma Taufa, Ben Tameifuna, Onehunga Havili, Zane Kapeli, Sione Vailanu, Leon Fukofuka, James Faiva

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