Fiji 22 def. Cook Islands 18
Team Info
Fiji
- Previous Game:
- World Cup 2022 - Quarter Final vs. New Zealand
- Next Game:
- Pacific Championships 2023 - Game 3 vs. Papua New Guinea
- Out:
- Semi Valemei (centre), Kevin Naiqama (centre), Vuate Karawalevu (wing), Apisai Koroisau (five-eighth), Korbin Sims (front row), Siua Wong (second row), Viliame Kikau (second row), Taniela Sadrugu (lock), Ben Nakubuwai (bench), Lamar Liolevave (bench), King Vuniyayawa (bench), Henry Raiwalui (bench)
- In:
- Jahream Bula (fullback), Waqa Blake (centre), Mikaele Ravalawa (wing), Kurt Donoghoe (five-eighth), Noah Nailagoliva (hooker), Gordon Whippy (front row), Kitione Kautoga (second row), Taane Milne (second row), Caleb Navale (lock), Apisalome Saukuru (bench), Watisoni Waqanisaravi (bench), Sirilo Lovokuro (bench)
- Changes:
- Sunia Turuva (fullback to centre), Penioni Tagituimua (hooker to bench)
Cook Islands
- Previous Game:
- Pacific Championships 2023 - Game 1 vs. Papua New Guinea
- Next Game:
- n/a
- Out:
- Tevin Arona (halfback), Makahesi Makatoa (front row)
- In:
- Alvin Maungatti (centre), William Samuel (bench), Isaiah Cooper-Tetevano (bench)
- Changes:
- Esan Marsters (centre to halfback), Takai Mokohar (bench to front row)
Match Notes
Isaiah Cooper-Tetevano was activated as 18th man after Rhys Dakin was concussed out of the game following a high shot by Kitione Kautoga.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
AJ Lucantonio, Shawn Dollin, Tim Costello
Sources:
Official NRL Website