Pacific Championships 2025: Squad Lists
The upcoming Pacific Championships will take place throughout October and November 2025. The Men's Pacific Cup features New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga competing in a three round-robin format. The top two teams will face off in the final at Commbank Stadium in mid-November.
Match Details
- All match times are listed in AEDT (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT) unless otherwise specified.
Team Updates
Late changes to the squads include Kini moving to positions 18 and 20. Terrell May is withdrawn, with Ioelu temporarily added to the bench. Lyhkan King-Togia is omitted, while Mariota and Faulalo remain in the reserves.
Further update: Mariota is now included on the bench, and Ioelu is listed as a reserve.
Match Officials
- Referees: Peter Gough
- Sideline Officials: Wyatt Raymond, Drew Oultram
- Video Referees: Chris Butler
"The Men's Pacific Cup will be played between New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga, with the top two sides after the three round-robin games meeting in the final at Commbank Stadium in mid-November."
Squad adjustments continue up to the matches, reflecting strategic changes by the coaching teams.
Author's summary: The 2025 Pacific Cup sees New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga competing in a round-robin format, with late squad changes affecting key players ahead of the November final.