# 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

The 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the sixteenth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union competition.
Four teams competed, with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga returning, whilst Japan is reinstated for the first time since 2019, as the four nations use the tournament as preparation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Fiji won the title, their sixth time, and won it for the first time since 2018.

## Standings

| Rank | Team | Games | Games | Games | Games | Points | Points | Points | Tries | Tries | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Table Points |
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | For | Against | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Table Points |
| 1 | Fiji | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 51 | +53 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 | Samoa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 64 | +13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 75 | –20 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | Tonga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 91 | –46 | 5 | 12 | 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
### Round 1

* 22 July 2023 15:00 FJT (UTC+12)
| (1 BP) Fiji | 36–20 | Tonga |
| Try: Penalty try 5' Nayacalevu 7' m Matavesi 12' c Tuisova 40+1' c Matawalu 80' c Con: Muntz (3/4) 13', 40+3', 80+1' Pen: Muntz (1/1) 68' | | Try: Maile 15' m L. Fifita 20' c Taumoefolau 48' m Con: Mausia (1/3) 21' Pen: Mausia (1/1) 26' |
* Churchill Park, Lautoka Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Sireli Maqala |
| RW | 14 | Jiuta Wainiqolo | 56' |
| OC | 13 | Waisea Nayacalevu (c) |
| IC | 12 | Josua Tuisova |
| LW | 11 | Selestino Ravutaumada |
| FH | 10 | Caleb Muntz |
| SH | 9 | Frank Lomani | 77' |
| N8 | 8 | Albert Tuisue | 56' |
| OF | 7 | Levani Botia |
| BF | 6 | Lekima Tagitagivalu |
| RL | 5 | Temo Mayanavanua | 68' |
| LL | 4 | Isoa Nasilasila |
| TP | 3 | Mesake Doge | 56' |
| HK | 2 | Sam Matavesi | 60' |
| LP | 1 | Peni Ravai | 60' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Tevita Ikanivere | 60' |
| PR | 17 | Eroni Mawi | 60' |
| PR | 18 | Luke Tagi | 56' |
| LK | 19 | Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta | 68' |
| FL | 20 | Viliame Mata | 56' |
| SH | 21 | Ratu Peni Matawalu | 77' |
| FH | 22 | Vilimoni Botitu |
| CE | 23 | Semi Radradra | 56' |
| Coach: ||
| Simon Raiwalui ||
| FB | 15 | Charles Piutau |
| RW | 14 | Fine Inisi | | 44' |
| OC | 13 | Afusipa Taumoepeau |
| IC | 12 | Malakai Fekitoa |
| LW | 11 | Solomone Kata |
| FH | 10 | Otumaka Mausia | | 60' |
| SH | 9 | Sonatane Takulua (c) | | 68' |
| N8 | 8 | Vaea Fifita | | 58' |
| OF | 7 | Solomone Funaki |
| BF | 6 | Tanginoa Halaifonua | 5' |
| RL | 5 | Sam Lousi | | 72' |
| LL | 4 | Leva Fifita |
| TP | 3 | Ben Tameifuna | | 53' |
| HK | 2 | Siua Maile | | 53' |
| LP | 1 | Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | | 53' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Sam Moli | | 53' |
| PR | 17 | Feao Fotuaika | | 53' |
| PR | 18 | Tau Koloamatangi | | 53' |
| LK | 19 | Steve Mafi | | 72' |
| N8 | 20 | Sione Vailanu | | 58' |
| SH | 21 | Manu Paea | | 68' |
| FH | 22 | Patrick Pellegrini | | 60' |
| WG | 23 | Kyren Taumoefolau | | 44' |
| Coach: ||
| Toutai Kefu ||
* Assistant referees:
* James Doleman (New Zealand)
* Michael Winter (New Zealand)
Notes:
* Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Caleb Muntz, Selestino Ravutaumada, Lekima Tagitagivalu (all Fiji) and Patrick Pellegrini (Tonga) made their international debuts.
* 22 July 2023 14:50 JST (UTC+09)
| (1 BP) Japan | 22–24 | Samoa |
| Try: Fakatava 6' c Con: Lee Seung-sin (1/1) 7' Pen: Lee Seung-sin (5/5) 19', 42', 47', 57', 61' | | Try: Motuga 37' c Taumateine 48' c Manu 63' c Con: Leali'ifano (3/3) 38', 50', 64' Pen: Leali'ifano (1/1) 25' |
* Sapporo Dome, Sapporo Attendance: 22,063 Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Ryohei Yamanaka |
| RW | 14 | Kotaro Matsushima |
| OC | 13 | Dylan Riley | | 61' |
| IC | 12 | Shogo Nakano | | 55' |
| LW | 11 | Jone Naikabula |
| FH | 10 | Lee Seung-sin | | 71' |
| SH | 9 | Yutaka Nagare | | 54' |
| N8 | 8 | Michael Leitch | 30' |
| OF | 7 | Kazuki Himeno (cc) |
| BF | 6 | Jack Cornelsen |
| RL | 5 | Amato Fakatava | | 64' |
| LL | 4 | James Moore |
| TP | 3 | Koo Ji-won | | 65' |
| HK | 2 | Atsushi Sakate (cc) | | 61' |
| LP | 1 | Keita Inagaki | | 61' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Shota Horie | | 61' |
| PR | 17 | Craig Millar | | 61' |
| PR | 18 | Shinnosuke Kakinaga | | 66' |
| LK | 19 | Uwe Helu | | 64' |
| FL | 20 | Shota Fukui | | 55' |
| SH | 21 | Naoto Saito | | 54' |
| FH | 22 | Rikiya Matsuda | | 71' |
| CE | 23 | Tomoki Osada | | 61' |
| Coach: ||
| Jamie Joseph ||
| FB | 15 | Danny Toala | | 65' |
| RW | 14 | Neria Fomai | | 58' |
| OC | 13 | UJ Seuteni |
| IC | 12 | Duncan Paia'aua |
| LW | 11 | Tumua Manu |
| FH | 10 | Christian Leali'ifano |
| SH | 9 | Jonathan Taumateine | | 67' |
| N8 | 8 | So'otala Fa'aso'o | | 58' |
| OF | 7 | Alamanda Motuga |
| BF | 6 | Taleni Seu | 16' |
| RL | 5 | Michael Curry |
| LL | 4 | Brian Alainu'uese | | 58' |
| TP | 3 | Paul Alo-Emile (c) | | 53' |
| HK | 2 | Luteru Tolai | | 53' |
| LP | 1 | Jordan Lay | | 72' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Ray Niuia | | 53' |
| PR | 17 | Tietie Tuimauga | | 72' |
| PR | 18 | Charlie Faumuina | | 53' |
| LK | 19 | Genesis Mamea Lemalu | | 58' |
| N8 | 20 | Miracle Faiʻilagi | | 58' |
| SH | 21 | Ere Enari | | 67' |
| CE | 22 | Martini Talapusi | | 65' |
| FB | 23 | Ed Fidow | | 58' |
| Coach: ||
| Seilala Mapusua ||
* Assistant referees:
* Jordan Way (Australia)
* Pierre Brousset (France)
* Television match official:
* Eric Gauzins (France)
Notes:
* Amato Fakatava, Shota Fukui, Jone Naikabula, Tomoki Osada (all Japan), So'otala Fa'aso'o, Christian Leali'ifano, Charlie Faumuina, Miracle Faiʻilagi and Martini Talapusi (all Samoa) made their international debuts.
* This was Samoa's first win over Japan since their 27–26 win in 2012.

### Round 2

* 29 July 2023 15:00 WST (UTC+13)
| Samoa | 19–33 | Fiji (1 BP) |
| Try: Leali'ifano 20' m Manu 45' c Lee 60' c Con: Leali'ifano (2/3) 46', 62' | | Try: Ikanivere (2) 6' m, 16' m Masi 12' c Ravutaumada 30' c Con: Muntz (2/4) 12', 32' Pen: Muntz (3/4) 24', 40', 54' |
* Apia Park, Apia Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Danny Toala | 54' |
| RW | 14 | Nigel Ah Wong |
| OC | 13 | Stacey Ili |
| IC | 12 | Duncan Paia'aua |
| LW | 11 | Tumua Manu | 67' |
| FH | 10 | Christian Leali'ifano |
| SH | 9 | Ere Enari | 55' |
| N8 | 8 | Fritz Lee (c) |
| OF | 7 | Jack Lam | 46' |
| BF | 6 | Steve Luatua | 54' |
| RL | 5 | Taleni Seu |
| LL | 4 | Chris Vui |
| TP | 3 | Paul Alo-Emile | 62' |
| HK | 2 | Ray Niuia | 37' |
| LP | 1 | Jordan Lay | 55' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Sama Malolo | 37' |
| PR | 17 | Tietie Tuimauga | 55' |
| PR | 18 | Charlie Faumuina | 62' |
| LK | 19 | Brian Alainu'uese | 54' |
| FL | 20 | Genesis Mamea Lemalu | 46' |
| SH | 21 | Melani Matavao | 55' |
| FH | 22 | D'Angelo Leuila | 67' |
| WG | 23 | Ed Fidow | 54' |
| Coach: ||
| Seilala Mapusua ||
| FB | 15 | Ilaisa Droasese |
| RW | 14 | Selestino Ravutaumada |
| OC | 13 | Iosefo Masi | 68' |
| IC | 12 | Semi Radradra (c) |
| LW | 11 | Kalaveti Ravouvou | 57' |
| FH | 10 | Caleb Muntz |
| SH | 9 | Simione Kuruvoli | 40' |
| N8 | 8 | Viliame Mata |
| OF | 7 | Vilive Miramira | 67' |
| BF | 6 | Meli Derenalagi |
| RL | 5 | Isoa Nasilasila |
| LL | 4 | Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta | 57' |
| TP | 3 | Luke Tagi | 62' |
| HK | 2 | Tevita Ikanivere | 67' |
| LP | 1 | Eroni Mawi | 62' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Zuriel Togiatama | 67' |
| PR | 17 | Peni Ravai | 62' |
| PR | 18 | Samu Tawake | 62' |
| FL | 19 | Joseva Tamani | 57' |
| FL | 20 | Kitione Kamikamica | 67' |
| SH | 21 | Ratu Peni Matawalu | 40' |
| CE | 22 | Vilimoni Botitu | 57' |
| CE | 23 | Josua Tuisova | 68' |
| Coach: ||
| Simon Raiwalui ||
* Assistant referees:
* James Doleman (New Zealand)
* Matthew Kellahan (Australia)
Notes:
* Sama Malolo and Steve Luatua (both Samoa) and Meli Derenalagi, Ilaisa Droasese Iosefo Masi, Vilive Miramira and Joseva Tamani (all Fiji) made their international debuts.
* 29 July 2023 19:30 JST (UTC+09)
| Japan | 21–16 | Tonga (1 BP) |
| Try: Naikabula 20' m Fakatava 40' m Masirewa 53' m Pen: Lee Seung-sin (1/1) 32' Matsuda (1/1) 67' | | Try: Takulua 23' m Moli 57' m Pen: Havili (2/2) 42', 47' |
* Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka Attendance: 27,346 Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Ryohei Yamanaka | 64' |
| RW | 14 | Jone Naikabula |
| OC | 13 | Dylan Riley |
| IC | 12 | Tomoki Osada |
| LW | 11 | Semisi Masirewa |
| FH | 10 | Lee Seung-sin | 47' |
| SH | 9 | Naoto Saito | 53' |
| N8 | 8 | Kazuki Himeno (c) |
| OF | 7 | Ben Gunter | 59' |
| BF | 6 | Jack Cornelsen |
| RL | 5 | Uwe Helu | 47' |
| LL | 4 | Amato Fakatava |
| TP | 3 | Asaeli Ai Valu | 53' |
| HK | 2 | Atsushi Sakate | 59' |
| LP | 1 | Keita Inagaki | 59' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Shota Horie | 59' |
| PR | 17 | Craig Millar | 59' |
| PR | 18 | Koo Ji-won | 53' |
| LK | 19 | James Moore | 47' |
| N8 | 20 | Tevita Tatafu | 59' |
| SH | 21 | Yutaka Nagare | 53' |
| FH | 22 | Rikiya Matsuda | 47' |
| WG | 23 | Kotaro Matsushima | 64' |
| Coach: ||
| Jamie Joseph ||
| FB | 15 | Charles Piutau |
| RW | 14 | Solomone Kata |
| OC | 13 | Afusipa Taumoepeau |
| IC | 12 | Pita Ahki |
| LW | 11 | Kyren Taumoefolau | 64' |
| FH | 10 | William Havili | 73' |
| SH | 9 | Sonatane Takulua (c) | 67' |
| N8 | 8 | Lopeti Timani | 47' |
| OF | 7 | Sione Havili Talitui |
| BF | 6 | Vaea Fifita |
| RL | 5 | Steve Mafi | 47' |
| LL | 4 | Leva Fifita |
| TP | 3 | Ben Tameifuna | 69' |
| HK | 2 | Sam Moli | 69' |
| LP | 1 | Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | 69' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Paul Ngauamo | 69' |
| PR | 17 | Feao Fotuaika | 69' |
| PR | 18 | David Lolohea | 69' |
| FL | 19 | Tanginoa Halaifonua | 47' |
| FL | 20 | Solomone Funaki | 47' |
| SH | 21 | Manu Paea | 67' |
| FH | 22 | Otumaka Mausia | 73' |
| CE | 23 | Malakai Fekitoa | 64' |
| Coach: ||
| Toutai Kefu ||
* Assistant referees:
* Damon Murphy (Australia)
* Jordan Way (Australia)
* Television match official:
* Eric Gauzins (France)
Notes:
* Sonatane Takulua (Tonga) became the first Tongan to reach the milestone of 50 test caps.

### Round 3

* 5 August 2023 15:00 WST (UTC+13)
| (1 BP) Samoa | 34–9 | Tonga |
| Try: Malolo 24' c Faiʻilagi 47' c Paia'aua 58' c Matavao 64' c Con: Leuila (4/4) 25', 48', 59', 65' Pen: Leuila (2/2) 16', 40' | | Pen: Havili (1/1) 5' Mausia (2/2) 30', 37' |
* Apia Park, Apia Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Tim Nanai-Williams |
| RW | 14 | Nigel Ah Wong | 61' |
| OC | 13 | UJ Seuteni | 30' |
| IC | 12 | Duncan Paia'aua |
| LW | 11 | Ed Fidow |
| FH | 10 | D'Angelo Leuila |
| SH | 9 | Jonathan Taumateine | 57' |
| N8 | 8 | Steve Luatua |
| OF | 7 | Jack Lam | 46' |
| BF | 6 | Miracle Faiʻilagi | 46' |
| RL | 5 | Brian Alainu'uese |
| LL | 4 | Chris Vui |
| TP | 3 | Michael Alaalatoa (c) | 48' |
| HK | 2 | Sama Malolo | 46' |
| LP | 1 | Charlie Faumuina | 48' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Luteru Tolai | 46' |
| PR | 17 | Titi Lamositele | 48' |
| PR | 18 | Paul Alo-Emile | 48' |
| LK | 19 | Theo McFarland | 46' |
| N8 | 20 | Fritz Lee | 46' |
| SH | 21 | Melani Matavao | 57' |
| FH | 22 | Christian Leali'ifano | 30' |
| WG | 23 | Neria Fomai | 61' |
| Coach: ||
| Seilala Mapusua ||
| FB | 15 | Charles Piutau | 44' |
| RW | 14 | Solomone Kata |
| OC | 13 | George Moala |
| IC | 12 | Pita Ahki |
| LW | 11 | Afusipa Taumoepeau |
| FH | 10 | William Havili | 25' |
| SH | 9 | Sonatane Takulua (c) | 52' |
| N8 | 8 | Vaea Fifita |
| OF | 7 | Sione Havili Talitui | 65' |
| BF | 6 | Tanginoa Halaifonua |
| RL | 5 | Steve Mafi | 49' |
| LL | 4 | Leva Fifita |
| TP | 3 | Ben Tameifuna | 61' |
| HK | 2 | Siua Maile | 57' |
| LP | 1 | Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | 66' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Paul Ngauamo | 57' |
| PR | 17 | Tau Koloamatangi | 66' |
| PR | 18 | David Lolohea | 61' |
| LK | 19 | Lopeti Timani | 49' |
| FL | 20 | Solomone Funaki | 65' |
| SH | 21 | Manu Paea | 52' |
| FH | 22 | Otumaka Mausia | 25' |
| CE | 23 | Malakai Fekitoa | 44' |
| Coach: ||
| Toutai Kefu ||
* Assistant referees:
* Damon Murphy (Australia)
* Matthew Kellahan (Australia)
* 5 August 2023 19:15 JST (UTC+09)
| Japan | 12–35 | Fiji (1 BP) |
| Try: Naikabula 71' c Masirewa 77' m Con: Lee Seung-sin (1/2) 72' | | Try: Nayacalevu 4' c Mawi 17' c Kuruvoli 38' c Lomani (2) 58' c, 81' c Con: Volavola (4/4) 5', 18', 39', 59' Tela (1/1) 82' |
* Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Attendance: 27,000 Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
Team details :
| FB | 15 | Kotaro Matsushima |
| RW | 14 | Semisi Masirewa |
| OC | 13 | Dylan Riley | 62' |
| IC | 12 | Tomoki Osada |
| LW | 11 | Jone Naikabula |
| FH | 10 | Rikiya Matsuda | 56' |
| SH | 9 | Naoto Saito | 40' |
| N8 | 8 | Kazuki Himeno (c) | 59' |
| OF | 7 | Lappies Labuschagné |
| BF | 6 | Jack Cornelsen |
| RL | 5 | Amato Fakatava | 23' |
| LL | 4 | James Moore |
| TP | 3 | Asaeli Ai Valu | 40' |
| HK | 2 | Atsushi Sakate | 40' |
| LP | 1 | Keita Inagaki | 40' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Shota Horie | 40' |
| PR | 17 | Craig Millar | 40' |
| PR | 18 | Koo Ji-won | 40' |
| FL | 19 | Kanji Shimokawa | 23' |
| FL | 20 | Ben Gunter | 59' |
| SH | 21 | Yutaka Nagare | 40' |
| FH | 22 | Lee Seung-sin | 56' |
| CE | 23 | Ryoto Nakamura | 62' |
| Coach: ||
| Jamie Joseph ||
| FB | 15 | Sireli Maqala |
| RW | 14 | Jiuta Wainiqolo |
| OC | 13 | Waisea Nayacalevu (c) |
| IC | 12 | Vilimoni Botitu | 19' |
| LW | 11 | Selestino Ravutaumada |
| FH | 10 | Ben Volavola | 60' |
| SH | 9 | Simione Kuruvoli | 49' |
| N8 | 8 | Meli Derenalagi |
| OF | 7 | Kitione Kamikamica | 53' |
| BF | 6 | Lekima Tagitagivalu |
| RL | 5 | Temo Mayanavanua | 66' |
| LL | 4 | Albert Tuisue |
| TP | 3 | Luke Tagi | 49' |
| HK | 2 | Sam Matavesi | 49' |
| LP | 1 | Eroni Mawi | 49' | 79' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Tevita Ikanivere | 49' |
| PR | 17 | Peni Ravai | 49' | 79' |
| PR | 18 | Mesake Doge | 49' |
| LK | 19 | Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta | 66' |
| FL | 20 | Joseva Tamani | 53' |
| SH | 21 | Frank Lomani | 49' |
| FH | 22 | Teti Tela | 19' |
| CE | 23 | Ilaisa Droasese | 60' |
| Coach: ||
| Simon Raiwalui ||
* Assistant referees:
* James Doleman (New Zealand)
* Takehito Namekawa (Japan)
* Television match official:
* Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
Notes:
* Kotaro Matsushima (Japan) earned his 50th test cap.
* This was Fiji's first win over Japan in Japan since their 25–19 victory in 2012.

## Squads

| Nation | Head coach | Captain |
| Fiji | Simon Raiwalui | Waisea Nayacalevu |
| Japan | Jamie Joseph | Michael Leitch |
| Samoa | Seilala Mapusua | Michael Alaalatoa |
| Tonga | Toutai Kefu | Sonatane Takulua |

### Fiji

On 27 June, head coach Simon Raiwalui named a 39-player squad for the 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
| Tevita Ikanivere | Hooker | (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 23) | 4 | Fijian Drua |
| Sam Matavesi | Hooker | (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 31) | 23 | Northampton Saints |
| Zuriel Togiatama | Hooker | (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 24) | 1 | Fijian Drua |
| Mesake Doge | Prop | (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 (aged 30) | 5 | Fijian Drua |
| Eroni Mawi | Prop | (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 27) | 20 | Saracens |
| Peni Ravai | Prop | (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 33) | 37 | Reds |
| Luke Tagi | Prop | (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 26) | 7 | Provence |
| Samu Tawake | Prop | (1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 26) | 1 | Fijian Drua |
| Meli Tuni | Prop | (2000-06-19)19 June 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Temo Mayanavanua | Lock | (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 25) | 7 | Lyon |
| Isoa Nasilasila | Lock | (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | Fijian Drua |
| Api Ratuniyarawa | Lock | (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 37) | 41 | London Irish |
| Lekima Tagitagivalu | Lock | (1995-12-04)4 December 1995 (aged 27) | 0 | Pau |
| Levani Botia | Back row | (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 34) | 22 | La Rochelle |
| Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta | Back row | (1998-04-12)12 April 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Meli Derenalagi | Back row | (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Kitione Kamikamica | Back row | (1996-04-27)27 April 1996 (aged 27) | 4 | Racing 92 |
| Viliame Mata | Back row | (1991-10-22)22 October 1991 (aged 31) | 21 | Edinburgh |
| Vilive Miramira | Back row | (1999-03-21)21 March 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Albert Tuisue | Back row | (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 30) | 16 | Gloucester |
| Peceli Yato | Back row | (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 30) | 20 | Clermont |
| Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 27) | 22 | Fijian Drua |
| Ratu Peni Matawalu | Scrum-half | (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 26) | 3 | Fijian Drua |
| Simione Kuruvoli | Scrum-half | (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 24) | 3 | Fijian Drua |
| Caleb Muntz | Fly-half | (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Teti Tela | Fly-half | (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 32) | 3 | Fijian Drua |
| Ben Volavola | Fly-half | (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 32) | 42 | Racing 92 |
| Vilimoni Botitu | Centre | (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 25) | 5 | Castres |
| Sireli Maqala | Centre | (2000-03-21)21 March 2000 (aged 23) | 2 | Bayonne |
| Iosefo Masi | Centre | (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Waisea Nayacalevu (c) | Centre | (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 33) | 31 | Toulon |
| Semi Radradra | Centre | (1992-06-13) 13 June 1992 (age 32) | 11 | Bristol Bears |
| Kalaveti Ravouvou | Centre | (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 25) | 2 | Fijian Drua |
| Seta Tamanivalu | Centre | (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 31) | 3 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Josua Tuisova | Centre | (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 29) | 19 | Lyon |
| Vinaya Habosi | Wing | (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 23) | 3 | Fijian Drua |
| Jiuta Wainiqolo | Wing | (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 24) | 3 | Toulon |
| Selestino Ravutaumada | Wing | (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Fijian Drua |
| Ilaisa Droasese | Fullback | (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Fijian Drua |

### Japan

On 11 June, Japan named an extended 46-player squad ahead of the team's preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
| Shota Horie | Hooker | (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 37) | 68 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Kosuke Horikoshi | Hooker | (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 28) | 7 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Shunta Nakamura | Hooker | (1994-02-28)28 February 1994 (aged 29) | 0 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Atsushi Sakate | Hooker | (1993-06-21)21 June 1993 (aged 30) | 33 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Asaeli Ai Valu | Prop | (1989-05-07)7 May 1989 (aged 34) | 23 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Keita Inagaki | Prop | (1990-06-02)2 June 1990 (aged 33) | 45 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Heiichiro Ito | Prop | (1990-10-05)5 October 1990 (aged 32) | 6 | Shizuoka Blue Revs |
| Shione Harasiri | Prop | (1990-10-15)15 October 1990 (aged 32) | 0 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |
| Koo Ji-won | Prop | (1994-07-20)20 July 1994 (aged 29) | 21 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Shinnosuke Kakinaga | Prop | (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 31) | 11 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Kenta Kobayashi | Prop | (1999-06-02)2 June 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Craig Millar | Prop | (1990-10-29)29 October 1990 (aged 32) | 9 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Jack Cornelsen | Lock | (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 (aged 28) | 12 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Warner Dearns | Lock | (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 21) | 7 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Amato Fakatava | Lock | (1994-12-07)7 December 1994 (aged 28) | 0 | Black Rams Tokyo |
| Uwe Helu | Lock | (1990-07-12)12 July 1990 (aged 33) | 16 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| James Moore | Lock | (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29) | 13 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
| Amanaki Saumaki | Lock | (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 26) | 0 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Shota Fukui | Back row | (1999-09-28)28 September 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Ben Gunter | Back row | (1997-10-24)24 October 1997 (aged 25) | 5 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Kazuki Himeno | Back row | (1994-07-27)27 July 1994 (aged 28) | 25 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Lappies Labuschagné | Back row | (1989-01-11)11 January 1989 (aged 34) | 15 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Michael Leitch | Back row | (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 34) | 78 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Faulua Makisi | Back row | (1997-01-20)20 January 1997 (aged 26) | 5 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Kanji Shimokawa | Back row | (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 24) | 1 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Tevita Tatafu | Back row | (1996-01-02)2 January 1996 (aged 27) | 15 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Kenta Fukuda | Scrum-half | (1996-12-19)19 December 1996 (aged 26) | 0 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Yutaka Nagare | Scrum-half | (1992-09-04)4 September 1992 (aged 30) | 30 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Naoto Saito | Scrum-half | (1997-08-26)26 August 1997 (aged 25) | 11 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Kaito Shigeno | Scrum-half | (1990-11-21)21 November 1990 (aged 32) | 16 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Rikiya Matsuda | Fly-half | (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (aged 29) | 29 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Lee Seung-sin | Fly-half | (2001-01-13)13 January 2001 (aged 22) | 6 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Nicholas McCurran | Centre | (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 27) | 0 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Ryoto Nakamura | Centre | (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 32) | 33 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Shogo Nakano | Centre | (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Tomoki Osada | Centre | (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Dylan Riley | Centre | (1997-05-02)2 May 1997 (aged 26) | 10 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Siosaia Fifita | Wing | (1998-12-20)20 December 1998 (aged 24) | 12 | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners |
| Haruto Kida | Wing | (1999-04-09)9 April 1999 (aged 24) | 0 | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay |
| Lomano Lemeki | Wing | (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 34) | 16 | Green Rockets Tokatsu |
| Kotaro Matsushima | Wing | (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 30) | 47 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Semisi Masirewa | Wing | (2023-07-22)22 July 2023 (aged 0) | 2 | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners |
| Jone Naikabula | Wing | (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 29) | 0 | Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo |
| Taichi Takahashi | Wing | (1996-06-24)24 June 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Ryohei Yamanaka | Fullback | (1988-06-22)22 June 1988 (aged 35) | 27 | Kobelco Kobe Steelers |
| Jumpei Ogura | Fullback | (1992-07-11)11 July 1992 (aged 31) | 4 | Yokohama Canon Eagles |

### Samoa

On 18 June 2023, the following 40 players were called up in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
| Seilala Lam | Hooker | (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 34) | 21 | Perpignan |
| Sama Malolo | Hooker | (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | San Diego Legion |
| Ray Niuia | Hooker | (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 32) | 13 | Moana Pasifika / North Harbour |
| Luteru Tolai | Hooker | (1998-01-06)6 January 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | Moana Pasifika / North Harbour |
| Michael Alaalatoa (c) | Prop | (1991-08-28)28 August 1991 (aged 31) | 13 | Leinster |
| Paul Alo-Emile | Prop | (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 31) | 17 | Stade Français |
| Charlie Faumuina | Prop | (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 36) | 0 | Toulouse |
| Titi Lamositele | Prop | (1995-02-11)11 February 1995 (aged 28) | 0 | Montpellier |
| Jordan Lay | Prop | (1992-11-05)5 November 1992 (aged 30) | 23 | Blues / Auckland |
| Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen | Prop | (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 32) | 3 | Ulster |
| Tietie Tuimauga | Prop | (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 29) | 2 | Montauban |
| Brian Alainu'uese | Lock | (1994-03-19)19 March 1994 (aged 29) | 3 | Toulon |
| Michael Curry | Lock | (1994-03-02)2 March 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | Moana Pasifika |
| Miracle Fai'ilagi | Lock | (1999-08-31)31 August 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| Theo McFarland | Lock | (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 27) | 6 | Saracens |
| Chris Vui | Lock | (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 30) | 24 | Bristol Bears |
| So'otala Fa'aso'o | Back row | (1994-10-02)2 October 1994 (aged 28) | 0 | London Irish |
| Jack Lam | Back row | (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 35) | 33 | Moana Pasifika / Waikato |
| Fritz Lee | Back row | (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 34) | 5 | Clermont |
| Steve Luatua | Back row | (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 32) | 0 | Bristol Bears |
| Genesis Mamea Lemalu | Back row | (1988-09-22)22 September 1988 (aged 34) | 4 | Perpignan |
| Alamanda Motuga | Back row | (1994-09-11)11 September 1994 (aged 28) | 4 | Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau |
| Taleni Seu | Back row | (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 29) | 3 | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi |
| Sam Slade | Back row | (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 25) | 4 | Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau |
| Jordan Taufua | Back row | (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 31) | 5 | Lyon |
| Ere Enari | Scrum-half | (1997-05-30)30 May 1997 (aged 26) | 2 | Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay |
| Melani Matavao | Scrum-half | (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 27) | 11 | Samoa Sevens |
| Jonathan Taumateine | Scrum-half | (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 26) | 8 | Moana Pasifika / Counties Manukau |
| Christian Leali'ifano | Fly-half | (1987-09-24)24 September 1987 (aged 35) | 0 | Moana Pasifika |
| D'Angelo Leuila | Fly-half | (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 26) | 20 | Moana Pasifika / Waikato |
| Lima Sopoaga | Fly-half | (1991-02-03)3 February 1991 (aged 32) | 0 | Lyon |
| Stacey Ili | Centre | (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 32) | 3 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Tumua Manu | Centre | (1993-04-18)18 April 1993 (aged 30) | 4 | Pau |
| Danny Toala | Centre | (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 24) | 6 | Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay |
| Duncan Paia'aua | Centre | (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 28) | 2 | Toulon |
| UJ Seuteni | Centre | (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 29) | 9 | La Rochelle |
| Nigel Ah Wong | Wing | (1990-05-30)30 May 1990 (aged 33) | 6 | Moana Pasifika / Bay of Plenty |
| Neria Fomai | Wing | (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 31) | 5 | Moana Pasifika / Hawke's Bay |
| Tim Nanai-Williams | Fullback | (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 34) | 16 | Toulouse |
| Martini Talapusi | Fullback | (1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 28) | 0 | Rugby ATL |

### Tonga

On 14 June, the following 35 players were called up for the July 2023 internationals.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
| Siua Maile | Hooker | (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 26) | 13 | Benetton |
| Sam Moli | Hooker | (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 24) | 10 | Moana Pasifika |
| Paul Ngauamo | Hooker | (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 33) | 23 | Castres |
| Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 31) | 13 | Kolomotu’a |
| Joe Apikotoa | Prop | (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 27) | 2 | Moana Pasifika |
| Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | Prop | (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 36) | 19 | Pau |
| Feao Fotuaika | Prop | (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 30) | 1 | Lyon |
| David Lolohea | Prop | (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 31) | 8 | Provence |
| Tau Koloamatangi | Prop | (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 28) | 4 | Moana Pasifika |
| Ben Tameifuna | Prop | (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 31) | 24 | Bordeaux |
| Adam Coleman | Lock | (1991-10-07)7 October 1991 (aged 31) | 0 | London Irish |
| Leva Fifita | Lock | (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 33) | 28 | Connacht |
| Sam Lousi | Lock | (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 32) | 12 | Scarlets |
| Steve Mafi | Lock | (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 33) | 36 | Oyonnax |
| Vaea Fifita | Back row | (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 31) | 4 | Scarlets |
| Solomone Funaki | Back row | (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994 (age 30) | 8 | Moana Pasifika |
| Tanginoa Halaifonua | Back row | (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 26) | 9 | Grenoble |
| Sione Havili Talitui | Back row | (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 25) | 6 | Crusaders |
| Lopeti Timani | Back row | (1990-09-28)28 September 1990 (aged 32) | 1 | Cardiff |
| Sione Vailanu | Back row | (1995-01-27)27 January 1995 (aged 28) | 10 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Manu Paea | Scrum-half | (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 21) | 6 | Moana Pasifika |
| Augustine Pulu | Scrum-half | (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 33) | 3 | Hino Red Dolphins |
| Sonatane Takulua (c) | Scrum-half | (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32) | 49 | Agen |
| William Havili | Fly-half | (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 24) | 7 | Moana Pasifika |
| Otumaka Mausia | Fly-half | (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | Auckland |
| Patrick Pellegrini | Fly-half | (2000-10-17)17 October 2000 (aged 22) | 0 | Coventry |
| Pita Ahki | Centre | (1992-09-24)24 September 1992 (aged 30) | 1 | Toulouse |
| Malakai Fekitoa | Centre | (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 31) | 4 | Benetton |
| George Moala | Centre | (1990-11-05)5 November 1990 (aged 32) | 3 | Clermont |
| Afusipa Taumoepeau | Centre | (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 33) | 8 | Perpignan |
| Fine Inisi | Wing | (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 25) | 5 | Moana Pasifika |
| Solomone Kata | Wing | (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 28) | 5 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Kyren Taumoefolau | Wing | (2003-05-08)8 May 2003 (aged 20) | 1 | Moana Pasifika |
| Israel Folau | Fullback | (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 34) | 2 | Urayasu D-Rocks |
| Charles Piutau | Fullback | (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 31) | 2 | Bristol Bears |