Pacific Championships team lists: Stacey Jones sticks solid as Kiwis face do-or-die clash with Tonga
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The final week of the Pacific Championships group stage has arrived, with plenty up for grabs for a number of teams.
After their tough loss against the Kangaroos over the weekend, New Zealand are now in a must-win scenario against Tonga in a bid to book a spot in the Pacific Cup final.
In the Pacific Bowl side of the men's draw, the Kumuls will look to hit their straps before a likely clash with Fiji in the finals.
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For the women, the Kiwi Ferns will be out to bounce back from a 14-0 loss to the Jillaroos and the build momentum into a likely rematch in the final.
Here's who is lining up in week three of the Pacific Championships.
SATURDAY
Fetu Samoa vs Fiji Bulikula, Go Media Stadium (3.35pm)
Aliti Namoce has been ruled out this week. Getty
Samoa: 1. Evania Pelite 2. Mercedez Taulelei-Siala 3. Lindsay Tui 4. Sarina Masaga 5. Jessica Patea 6. Tavarna Papalii 7. Pauline Piliae-Rasabele 8. Annetta-Claudia Nu'uasala 9. Destiny Brill 10. Laikha Clarke 11. Monalisa Soliola 12. Christian Pio 13. Sienna Lofipo 14. Jetaya Faifua 15. Simone Karpani 16. Pihuka Berryman-Duff 17. Evah McEwen 18. Jasmine Fogavini 19. Makayla Eli 20. Viena Tinao
Fiji: 1. Cassie Staples 4. Vitalina Naikore 3. Sienna Laing 6. Taina Naividi 19. Abigayle Sekitoga 17. Luisa Yaranamua 5. Losanna Lutu 2. Ilisapeci Bari 9. Sereana Naitokatoka 8. Sereana Maragi 11. Nanise Vakacavu 12. Latisha Smythe 18. Talei Holmes 14. Anastacia Shum-Cottrell 20. Mere Kilawekana 21. Ema Rainima 25. Teaghan Hartigan 10. Asenaca Diranuve 15. Rory Muller 23. Rusila Camaibure 24. Ateca Naicaucauceva
New Zealand Kiwis vs Tonga, Go Media Stadium (6.05pm)
Shaun Johnson in action during New Zealand's loss against Australia. Getty
New Zealand: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matt Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. Will Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Griffin Neame 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Marata Niukore 17. Leo Thompson 18. Erin Clark 19. Jordan Riki 20. Casey McLean 21. Trent Toelau
Tonga: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Moses Suli 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Sione Katoa 6. Tui Lolohea 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Siliva Havili 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Soni Luke 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Taniela Paseka 17. Siua Wong 18. Tolu Koula 19. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 20. Isaiah Iongi 21. Keaon Koloamatangi
SUNDAY
PNG Orchids vs New Zealand Kiwi Ferns, Santos International Stadium (1.55pm)
Kiwi Ferns players perform the haka prior to their game against Australia. Getty
Orchids: 1. Shae Yvonne De La Cruz 2. Mala Mark 3. Belinda Gwasamun 4. Jenny Wesley 5. Lyiannah Allan 6. Sera Koroi 7. Ua Ravu 8. Elsie Albert 9. Therese Aiton 10. Essay Banu 11. Leila Kerowa 12. Emily Veivers 13. Sareka Mooka 14. Delailah Ahose 15. Jessikah Reeves 16. Gloria Kaupa 17. Yolanda Taute 18. Lilah Malabag 19. Roswita Kapo 20. Meli Joe 21. Talitha Kunjil
Kiwi Ferns: 1. Shanice Parker 2. Mackenzie Wiki 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Abigail Roache 5. Leianna Tufuga 6. Gayle Broughton 7. Tyla King 8. Brianna Clark 9. Brooke Anderson 10. Alexis Tauaneai 11. Najvada George 12. Amber Hall 13. Georgia Hale 14. Ash Quinlan 15. Otesa Pule 16. Brooke Talataina 17. Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa 18. Cheyelle Robins-Reti
PNG Kumuls vs Cook Islands Aitu, Santos International Stadium (4pm)
Judah Rimbu celebrates a try against Fiji. Getty
PNG: 1. Nene Macdonald 2. Elijah Roltinga 3. Robert Mathias 4. Rodrick Tai 5. Robert Derby 6. Kyle Laybutt 7. Lachlan Lam 8. Valentine Richard 9. Judah Rimbu 10. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 11. Dan Russell 12. Jeremiah Simbiken 13. Jack de Belin 14. Liam Horne 15. Koso Bandi 16. Sylvester Namo 17. Ila Alu 18. Sanny Wabo 19. Morea Morea 20. Benji Kot 21. Finley Glare
Cook Islands: 1. Esom Ioka 2. Steven Marsters 3. Reubenn Rennie 4. Delahia Wigmore 5. Rixson Andrew 6. Brad Takairangi 7. Esan Marsters 8. Tepai Moeroa 9. Rua Ngatikaura 10. Davvy Moale 11. Zane Tetevano 12. Reuben Porter 13. Pride Petterson-Robati 14. Kobe Tararo 15. Mason Teague 17. Justin Makirere 18. Junior Teroi 16. Rhys Dakin 19. Malachi Morgan 20. Makahesi Makatoa 21. Alex Glenn
