2022 Pacific Four Series squads

The 2022 Pacific Four Series is the 2nd edition of the Pacific Four Series, an annual rugby union competition contested by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. New Zealand and Australia are joining the competition for the first time, they were expected to compete in 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby decided to go ahead with a soft launch.[1]

Note: Number of caps are indicated as of the first match of the tournament (6 June 2022).

Australia

The Wallaroos announced their 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 19 May.[2]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club
Ashley Marsters Hooker (1993-11-02)2 November 1993 (aged 28) 12 Australia Melbourne Rebels
Tiarna Molloy Hooker (1998-11-08)8 November 1998 (aged 23) uncapped Australia Queensland Reds
Adiana Talakai Hooker (1999-02-24)24 February 1999 (aged 23) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Bree-Anna Cheatham Prop (1997-03-29)29 March 1997 (aged 25) uncapped Australia Queensland Reds
Asoiva (Eva) Karpani Prop (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 25) 4 Australia NSW Waratahs
Bridie O'Gorman Prop (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (aged 23) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Liz Patu Prop (1989-07-15)15 July 1989 (aged 32) 25 Australia Queensland Reds
Madison Schuck Prop (1991-10-08)8 October 1991 (aged 30) 2 Australia Queensland Reds
Annabelle Codey Lock (1997-02-03)3 February 1997 (aged 25) uncapped Australia Queensland Reds
Grace Kemp Lock (2001-06-08)8 June 2001 (aged 20) uncapped Australia ACT Brumbies
Kaitlan Leaney Lock (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 21) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Michaela Leonard Lock (1995-03-06)6 March 1995 (aged 27) 5 Australia ACT Brumbies
Sera Naiqama Lock (1995-07-26)26 July 1995 (aged 26) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Emily Chancellor Loose forward (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 30) 8 Australia NSW Waratahs
Piper Duck Loose forward (2001-04-02)2 April 2001 (aged 21) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Grace Hamilton Loose forward (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 30) 17 Australia NSW Waratahs
Tamika Jones Loose forward (2003-06-13)13 June 2003 (aged 18) uncapped Australia Western Force
Siokapesi Palu Loose forward (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (aged 25) uncapped Australia ACT Brumbies
Shannon Parry Loose forward (1989-10-27)27 October 1989 (aged 32) 14 Australia Queensland Reds
Iliseva Batibasaga Scrum-half (1985-03-23)23 March 1985 (aged 37) 17 Australia NSW Waratahs
Layne Morgan Scrum-half (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 23) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Arabella McKenzie Fly-half (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 23) 6 Australia NSW Waratahs
Georgina Friedrichs Centre (1995-04-14)14 April 1995 (aged 27) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Jemima McCalman Centre (1999-05-26)26 May 1999 (aged 23) 2 Australia ACT Brumbies
Trilleen Pomare Centre (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 29) 13 Australia Western Force
Cecilia Smith Centre (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 28) uncapped Australia Queensland Reds
Lillyann Mason-Spice Wing uncapped Australia ACT Brumbies
Ivania Wong Wing (1997-09-23)23 September 1997 (aged 24) 2 Australia Queensland Reds
Lori Cramer Utility back (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 29) 6 Australia NSW Waratahs
Mahalia Murphy Utility back (1994-01-19)19 January 1994 (aged 28) 13 Australia NSW Waratahs
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale Utility back (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 30) 2 Australia NSW Waratahs
Melanie Wilks Utility back (2000-01-13)13 January 2000 (aged 22) uncapped Australia Queensland Reds

Canada

Kevin Rouet named Canada's 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 11 May.[3]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Club
Veronica Harrigan Hooker Canada Brantford Harlequins
Laura Russell Hooker (1988-11-10)10 November 1988 (aged 33) Canada Toronto Nomads
Emily Tuttosi Hooker (1995-09-21)21 September 1995 (aged 26) England Exeter Chiefs
Olivia DeMerchant Prop (1991-02-16)16 February 1991 (aged 31) Canada Halifax Tars RFC
Alex Ellis Prop (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 26) England Saracens
Brittany Kassil Prop (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 31) Canada Guelph Redcoats
DaLeaka Menin Prop (1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 26) England Exeter Chiefs
Mikiela Nelson Prop (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 24) Canada Capilano RFC
Tyson Beukeboom Lock (1991-03-10)10 March 1991 (aged 31) Canada Cowichan RFC
McKinley Hunt Lock (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 25) England Exeter Chiefs
Emma Taylor Lock (1992-07-09)9 July 1992 (aged 29) England Saracens
Pamphinette Buisa Back row (1996-12-28)28 December 1996 (aged 25) Canada Ottawa Irish
Sophie de Goede Back row (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 22) Canada Castaway Wanderers RFC
Courtney Holtkamp Back row (1999-04-25)25 April 1999 (aged 23) England Loughborough Lightning
Karen Paquin Back row (1987-08-03)3 August 1987 (aged 34) France Stade Bordelais
Gabrielle Senft Back row (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (aged 24) Canada Castaway Wanderers RFC
Sara Svoboda Back row (1995-02-03)3 February 1995 (aged 27) England Loughborough Lightning
Abby Duguid Forward England Loughborough Lightning
Maya Montiel Forward Canada University of Ottawa
Brianna Miller Scrum-half (1991-09-18)18 September 1991 (aged 30) Canada Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Chloe Daniels Scrum-half (2003-04-27)27 April 2003 (aged 19) Canada Aurora Barbarians
Justine Pelletier Scrum-half (2001-02-27)27 February 2001 (aged 21) France Stade Bordelais
Anaïs Holly Fly-half (1992-12-10)10 December 1992 (aged 29) Canada Town of Mont-Royal R.F.C.
Taylor Perry Fly-half (2000-07-23)23 July 2000 (aged 21) Canada Oakville Crusaders
Alexandra Tessier Fly-half (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 28) Canada Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Sara Kaljuvee Centre (1993-02-07)7 February 1993 (aged 29) Canada Toronto Scottish RFC
Paige Farries Wing (1994-08-12)12 August 1994 (aged 27) England Worcester Warriors
Sabrina Poulin Wing (1992-10-03)3 October 1992 (aged 29) France Stade Rennais
Alysha Corrigan Fullback (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 25) England Saracens
Elissa Alarie Fullback (1986-01-31)31 January 1986 (aged 36) Canada Braves de Trois-Rivières
Renee Gonzalez Utility back (1998-07-14)14 July 1998 (aged 23) Canada Westshore RFC
Maddy Grant Utility back (2001-03-12)12 March 2001 (aged 21) Canada University of Ottawa

New Zealand

The Black Ferns named their 31-player squad for the series on 4 May.[4][5] On 19 May, the Black Ferns made three changes to their line-up, Renee Wickliffe, Hazel Tubic and Kelsey Teneti joined the squad with Sylvia Brunt named as a travelling reserve.[6][7] Patricia Maliepo was replaced due to concussion, while Grace Steinmetz and Carla Hohepa withdrew from the squad because of foot injuries.[6][7]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club / Province
Luka Connor Hooker (1996-09-24)24 September 1996 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Natalie Delamere Hooker (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 25) uncapped New Zealand Matatū / Bay of Plenty
Georgia Ponsonby Hooker (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 22) 2 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Lucy Anderson Prop (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 31) uncapped New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Tanya Kalounivale Prop (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 23) uncapped New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Pip Love Prop (1990-04-08)8 April 1990 (aged 32) 15 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Angel Mulu Prop (1999-11-21)21 November 1999 (aged 22) uncapped New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Krystal Murray Prop (1993-06-16)16 June 1993 (aged 28) 1 New Zealand Blues / Northland
Leilani Perese Prop (1993-01-01)1 January 1993 (aged 29) 11 New Zealand Counties Manukau
Amy Rule Prop (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 21) 3 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Chelsea Bremner Lock (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 27) uncapped New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Joanah Ngan-Woo Lock (1995-12-15)15 December 1995 (aged 26) 5 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Wellington
Maiakawanakaulani Roos Lock (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 20) 3 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Alana Bremner Loose forward (1997-02-10)10 February 1997 (aged 25) 3 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Tafito Lafaele Loose forward (2001-02-17)17 February 2001 (aged 21) uncapped New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Loose forward (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 20) 4 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Kaipo Olsen-Baker Loose forward (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 20) uncapped New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Manawatu
Kendra Reynolds Loose forward (1993-01-25)25 January 1993 (aged 29) 1 New Zealand Matatū / Bay of Plenty
Ariana Bayler Scrum-half (1996-12-14)14 December 1996 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Kendra Cocksedge Scrum-half (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 33) 57 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu Scrum-half (1992-03-29)29 March 1992 (aged 30) 6 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
Ruahei Demant (c) Inside back (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 27) 15 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Amy du Plessis Inside back (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 22) uncapped New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Carla Hohepa Inside back (1985-07-27)27 July 1985 (aged 36) 28 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Patricia Maliepo Inside back (2003-03-13)13 March 2003 (aged 19) 3 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Chelsea Semple Inside back (1992-11-07)7 November 1992 (aged 29) 26 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Renee Holmes Outside back (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 22) 1 New Zealand Matatū / Waikato
Ayesha Leti-I'iga Outside back (1999-01-03)3 January 1999 (aged 23) 12 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Wellington
Cheyelle Robins-Reti Outside back (1997-03-09)9 March 1997 (aged 25) 3 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Waikato
Grace Steinmetz Outside back (1998-01-16)16 January 1998 (aged 24) uncapped New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Ruby Tui Outside back (1991-12-13)13 December 1991 (aged 30) uncapped New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
Renee Wickliffe Outside back (1987-05-30)30 May 1987 (aged 35) 43 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa
Hazel Tubic Outside back (1990-12-31)31 December 1990 (aged 31) 11 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa
Kelsey Teneti Outside back (2003-05-12)12 May 2003 (aged 19) uncapped  Black Ferns 7s

United States

The Eagles named their 28-player traveling roster for the Pacific Four Series on 9 May.[8][9] On 29 May, the Eagles called up Elizabeth Cairns to replace Jenny Kronish due to an unfortunate injury she sustained during a club game, Shelby Lin, McKenzie Hawkins, Amy Talei Bonté and Sam Sullivan were also called up to join the squad.[10][11] Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Rachel Johnson, Carly Waters, Megan Foster, Gabby Cantorna, Alev Kelter, Charlotte Clapp and Jennine Detiveaux were all unavailable due to commitments to their respective clubs for the Allianz Premier 15s final on June 3.[10][11] They later joined the squad after the Allianz Premier 15s final.[12]

Notes:

(*) denotes replacements. † Unavailable players.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Club
Joanna Kitlinski Hooker (1988-07-05)5 July 1988 (aged 33) England Sale Sharks
Kathryn Treder Hooker (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 26) United States Beantown RFC
Catie Benson Prop (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 30) England Sale Sharks
Charli Jacoby Prop (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 32) England Loughborough Lightning
Nick James Prop (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 33) England Sale Sharks
Maya Learned Prop (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 26) England Gloucester-Hartpury
Hope Rogers Prop / Hooker (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 (aged 29) England Exeter Chiefs
Evelyn Ashenbrucker Lock (1990-08-06)6 August 1990 (aged 31) United States San Diego Surfers
Jenny Kronish Lock (1996-12-27)27 December 1996 (aged 25) England Harlequins
Kristine Sommer Lock (1990-10-02)2 October 1990 (aged 31) England Gloucester-Hartpury
Jordan Matyas Lock / Back row (1993-07-02)2 July 1993 (aged 28)  USA 7s
Hallie Taufo'ou Lock / Back row (1994-05-26)26 May 1994 (aged 28) England Loughborough Lightning
Elizabeth Cairns * Flanker (1992-10-23)23 October 1992 (aged 29) United States Life West Gladiatrix
Rachel Johnson Flanker (1991-02-05)5 February 1991 (aged 31) England Exeter Chiefs
Georgie Perris-Redding Flanker (1997-10-01)1 October 1997 (aged 24) England Sale Sharks
Kathryn Johnson Number 8 (1991-10-25)25 October 1991 (aged 30) United States Twin Cities Amazons
Kate Zackary Number 8 (1989-07-26)26 July 1989 (aged 32) England Exeter Chiefs
Bridget Kahele Scrum-half (1996-08-01)1 August 1996 (aged 25) United States Beantown RFC
Shelby Lin * Scrum-half (1990-01-01)1 January 1990 (aged 32) United States Berkeley All Blues
Carly Waters Scrum-half (1995-12-19)19 December 1995 (aged 26) England Saracens
Gabby Cantorna Fly-half (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 26) England Exeter Chiefs
Megan Foster Fly-half (1992-04-24)24 April 1992 (aged 30) England Exeter Chiefs
McKenzie Hawkins * Fly-half (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 25) United States Life West Gladiatrix
Amy Talei Bonté * Centre (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 31) United States Life West Gladiatrix
Katana Howard Centre (1993-06-25)25 June 1993 (aged 28) England Sale Sharks
Alev Kelter Centre (1991-03-21)21 March 1991 (aged 31) England Saracens
Emily Henrich Centre / Wing (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 22) United States Beantown RFC / Dartmouth College
Charlotte Clapp Wing (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 27) England Saracens
Jennine Detiveaux Wing (1993-10-12)12 October 1993 (aged 28) England Exeter Chiefs
Meya Bizer Fullback (1993-05-10)10 May 1993 (aged 29) United States Beantown RFC
Tess Feury Fullback (1996-03-15)15 March 1996 (aged 26) United States New York Rugby Club / Railway Union RFC
Bulou Mataitoga Fullback (1994-04-08)8 April 1994 (aged 28) England Loughborough Lightning
Sam Sullivan * Fullback (1998-05-22)22 May 1998 (aged 24) United States Colorado Gray Wolves

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