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.
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.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Marsters | Hooker | (1993-11-02)2 November 1993 (aged 28) | 12 |  Melbourne Rebels
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| Tiarna Molloy | Hooker | (1998-11-08)8 November 1998 (aged 23) | uncapped | Queensland Reds
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| Adiana Talakai | Hooker | (1999-02-24)24 February 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Bree-Anna Cheatham | Prop | (1997-03-29)29 March 1997 (aged 25) | uncapped | Queensland Reds
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| Asoiva (Eva) Karpani | Prop | (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 25) | 4 | NSW Waratahs
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| Bridie O'Gorman | Prop | (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (aged 23) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Liz Patu | Prop | (1989-07-15)15 July 1989 (aged 32) | 25 | Queensland Reds
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| Madison Schuck | Prop | (1991-10-08)8 October 1991 (aged 30) | 2 | Queensland Reds
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| Annabelle Codey | Lock | (1997-02-03)3 February 1997 (aged 25) | uncapped | Queensland Reds
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| Grace Kemp | Lock | (2001-06-08)8 June 2001 (aged 20) | uncapped | ACT Brumbies
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| Kaitlan Leaney | Lock | (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 21) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Michaela Leonard | Lock | (1995-03-06)6 March 1995 (aged 27) | 5 | ACT Brumbies
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| Sera Naiqama | Lock | (1995-07-26)26 July 1995 (aged 26) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Emily Chancellor | Loose forward | (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 30) | 8 | NSW Waratahs
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| Piper Duck | Loose forward | (2001-04-02)2 April 2001 (aged 21) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Grace Hamilton | Loose forward | (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 30) | 17 | NSW Waratahs
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| Tamika Jones | Loose forward | (2003-06-13)13 June 2003 (aged 18) | uncapped | Western Force
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| Siokapesi Palu | Loose forward | (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (aged 25) | uncapped | ACT Brumbies
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| Shannon Parry | Loose forward | (1989-10-27)27 October 1989 (aged 32) | 14 | Queensland Reds
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| Iliseva Batibasaga | Scrum-half | (1985-03-23)23 March 1985 (aged 37) | 17 | NSW Waratahs
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| Layne Morgan | Scrum-half | (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Arabella McKenzie | Fly-half | (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 23) | 6 | NSW Waratahs
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| Georgina Friedrichs | Centre | (1995-04-14)14 April 1995 (aged 27) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Jemima McCalman | Centre | (1999-05-26)26 May 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | ACT Brumbies
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| Trilleen Pomare | Centre | (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 29) | 13 | Western Force
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| Cecilia Smith | Centre | (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 28) | uncapped | Queensland Reds
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| Lillyann Mason-Spice | Wing | uncapped | ACT Brumbies
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| Ivania Wong | Wing | (1997-09-23)23 September 1997 (aged 24) | 2 | Queensland Reds
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| Lori Cramer | Utility back | (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 29) | 6 | NSW Waratahs
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| Mahalia Murphy | Utility back | (1994-01-19)19 January 1994 (aged 28) | 13 | NSW Waratahs
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| Pauline Piliae-Rasabale | Utility back | (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 30) | 2 | NSW Waratahs
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| Melanie Wilks | Utility back | (2000-01-13)13 January 2000 (aged 22) | uncapped | Queensland Reds
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Canada
Kevin Rouet named Canada's 32-player squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series on 11 May.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Harrigan | Hooker |  Brantford Harlequins
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| Laura Russell | Hooker | (1988-11-10)10 November 1988 (aged 33) | Toronto Nomads
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| Emily Tuttosi | Hooker | (1995-09-21)21 September 1995 (aged 26) |  Exeter Chiefs
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| Olivia DeMerchant | Prop | (1991-02-16)16 February 1991 (aged 31) | Halifax Tars RFC
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| Alex Ellis | Prop | (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 26) | Saracens
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| Brittany Kassil | Prop | (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 31) | Guelph Redcoats
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| DaLeaka Menin | Prop | (1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 26) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Mikiela Nelson | Prop | (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 24) | Capilano RFC
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| Tyson Beukeboom | Lock | (1991-03-10)10 March 1991 (aged 31) | Cowichan RFC
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| McKinley Hunt | Lock | (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 25) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Emma Taylor | Lock | (1992-07-09)9 July 1992 (aged 29) | Saracens
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| Pamphinette Buisa | Back row | (1996-12-28)28 December 1996 (aged 25) | Ottawa Irish
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| Sophie de Goede | Back row | (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 22) | Castaway Wanderers RFC
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| Courtney Holtkamp | Back row | (1999-04-25)25 April 1999 (aged 23) | Loughborough Lightning
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| Karen Paquin | Back row | (1987-08-03)3 August 1987 (aged 34) |  Stade Bordelais
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| Gabrielle Senft | Back row | (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (aged 24) | Castaway Wanderers RFC
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| Sara Svoboda | Back row | (1995-02-03)3 February 1995 (aged 27) | Loughborough Lightning
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| Abby Duguid | Forward | Loughborough Lightning
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| Maya Montiel | Forward | University of Ottawa
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| Brianna Miller | Scrum-half | (1991-09-18)18 September 1991 (aged 30) | Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
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| Chloe Daniels | Scrum-half | (2003-04-27)27 April 2003 (aged 19) | Aurora Barbarians
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| Justine Pelletier | Scrum-half | (2001-02-27)27 February 2001 (aged 21) | Stade Bordelais
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| Anaïs Holly | Fly-half | (1992-12-10)10 December 1992 (aged 29) | Town of Mont-Royal R.F.C.
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| Taylor Perry | Fly-half | (2000-07-23)23 July 2000 (aged 21) | Oakville Crusaders
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| Alexandra Tessier | Fly-half | (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 28) | Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
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| Sara Kaljuvee | Centre | (1993-02-07)7 February 1993 (aged 29) | Toronto Scottish RFC
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| Paige Farries | Wing | (1994-08-12)12 August 1994 (aged 27) | Worcester Warriors
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| Sabrina Poulin | Wing | (1992-10-03)3 October 1992 (aged 29) | Stade Rennais
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| Alysha Corrigan | Fullback | (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 25) | Saracens
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| Elissa Alarie | Fullback | (1986-01-31)31 January 1986 (aged 36) | Braves de Trois-Rivières
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| Renee Gonzalez | Utility back | (1998-07-14)14 July 1998 (aged 23) | Westshore RFC
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| Maddy Grant | Utility back | (2001-03-12)12 March 2001 (aged 21) | University of Ottawa
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New Zealand
The Black Ferns named their 31-player squad for the series on 4 May. 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. Patricia Maliepo was replaced due to concussion, while Grace Steinmetz and Carla Hohepa withdrew from the squad because of foot injuries.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club / Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Connor | Hooker | (1996-09-24)24 September 1996 (aged 25) | 4 |  Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
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| Natalie Delamere | Hooker | (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 25) | uncapped | Matatū / Bay of Plenty
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| Georgia Ponsonby | Hooker | (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 22) | 2 | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Lucy Anderson | Prop | (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 31) | uncapped | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Tanya Kalounivale | Prop | (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 23) | uncapped | Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
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| Pip Love | Prop | (1990-04-08)8 April 1990 (aged 32) | 15 | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Angel Mulu | Prop | (1999-11-21)21 November 1999 (aged 22) | uncapped | Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
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| Krystal Murray | Prop | (1993-06-16)16 June 1993 (aged 28) | 1 | Blues / Northland
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| Leilani Perese | Prop | (1993-01-01)1 January 1993 (aged 29) | 11 | Counties Manukau
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| Amy Rule | Prop | (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 21) | 3 | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Chelsea Bremner | Lock | (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 27) | uncapped | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Joanah Ngan-Woo | Lock | (1995-12-15)15 December 1995 (aged 26) | 5 | Hurricanes Poua / Wellington
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| Maiakawanakaulani Roos | Lock | (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 20) | 3 | Blues / Auckland
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| Alana Bremner | Loose forward | (1997-02-10)10 February 1997 (aged 25) | 3 | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Tafito Lafaele | Loose forward | (2001-02-17)17 February 2001 (aged 21) | uncapped | Blues / Auckland
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| Liana Mikaele-Tu'u | Loose forward | (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 20) | 4 | Blues / Auckland
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| Kaipo Olsen-Baker | Loose forward | (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 20) | uncapped | Hurricanes Poua / Manawatu
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| Kendra Reynolds | Loose forward | (1993-01-25)25 January 1993 (aged 29) | 1 | Matatū / Bay of Plenty
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| Ariana Bayler | Scrum-half | (1996-12-14)14 December 1996 (aged 25) | 4 | Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
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| Kendra Cocksedge | Scrum-half | (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 33) | 57 | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu | Scrum-half | (1992-03-29)29 March 1992 (aged 30) | 6 | Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
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| Ruahei Demant (c) | Inside back | (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 27) | 15 | Blues / Auckland
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| Amy du Plessis | Inside back | (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 22) | uncapped | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Carla Hohepa | Inside back | (1985-07-27)27 July 1985 (aged 36) | 28 | Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
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| Patricia Maliepo | Inside back | (2003-03-13)13 March 2003 (aged 19) | 3 | Blues / Auckland
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| Chelsea Semple | Inside back | (1992-11-07)7 November 1992 (aged 29) | 26 | Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
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| Renee Holmes | Outside back | (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 22) | 1 | Matatū / Waikato
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| Ayesha Leti-I'iga | Outside back | (1999-01-03)3 January 1999 (aged 23) | 12 | Hurricanes Poua / Wellington
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| Cheyelle Robins-Reti | Outside back | (1997-03-09)9 March 1997 (aged 25) | 3 | Hurricanes Poua / Waikato
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| Grace Steinmetz | Outside back | (1998-01-16)16 January 1998 (aged 24) | uncapped | Matatū / Canterbury
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| Ruby Tui | Outside back | (1991-12-13)13 December 1991 (aged 30) | uncapped | Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
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| Renee Wickliffe | Outside back | (1987-05-30)30 May 1987 (aged 35) | 43 | Chiefs Manawa
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| Hazel Tubic | Outside back | (1990-12-31)31 December 1990 (aged 31) | 11 | Chiefs Manawa
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| Kelsey Teneti | Outside back | (2003-05-12)12 May 2003 (aged 19) | uncapped | Black Ferns 7s
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United States
The Eagles named their 28-player traveling roster for the Pacific Four Series on 9 May. 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. 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. They later joined the squad after the Allianz Premier 15s final.
Notes:
(*) denotes replacements. † Unavailable players.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Kitlinski | Hooker | (1988-07-05)5 July 1988 (aged 33) | Sale Sharks
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| Kathryn Treder | Hooker | (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 26) |  Beantown RFC
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| Catie Benson | Prop | (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 30) | Sale Sharks
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| Charli Jacoby | Prop | (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 32) | Loughborough Lightning
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| Nick James | Prop | (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 33) | Sale Sharks
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| Maya Learned | Prop | (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 26) | Gloucester-Hartpury
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| Hope Rogers † | Prop / Hooker | (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 (aged 29) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Evelyn Ashenbrucker | Lock | (1990-08-06)6 August 1990 (aged 31) | San Diego Surfers
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| Jenny Kronish † | Lock | (1996-12-27)27 December 1996 (aged 25) | Harlequins
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| Kristine Sommer | Lock | (1990-10-02)2 October 1990 (aged 31) | Gloucester-Hartpury
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| Jordan Matyas | Lock / Back row | (1993-07-02)2 July 1993 (aged 28) | USA 7s
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| Hallie Taufo'ou | Lock / Back row | (1994-05-26)26 May 1994 (aged 28) | Loughborough Lightning
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| Elizabeth Cairns * | Flanker | (1992-10-23)23 October 1992 (aged 29) | Life West Gladiatrix
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| Rachel Johnson † | Flanker | (1991-02-05)5 February 1991 (aged 31) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Georgie Perris-Redding | Flanker | (1997-10-01)1 October 1997 (aged 24) | Sale Sharks
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| Kathryn Johnson | Number 8 | (1991-10-25)25 October 1991 (aged 30) | Twin Cities Amazons
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| Kate Zackary † | Number 8 | (1989-07-26)26 July 1989 (aged 32) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Bridget Kahele | Scrum-half | (1996-08-01)1 August 1996 (aged 25) | Beantown RFC
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| Shelby Lin * | Scrum-half | (1990-01-01)1 January 1990 (aged 32) | Berkeley All Blues
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| Carly Waters † | Scrum-half | (1995-12-19)19 December 1995 (aged 26) | Saracens
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| Gabby Cantorna † | Fly-half | (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 26) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Megan Foster † | Fly-half | (1992-04-24)24 April 1992 (aged 30) | Exeter Chiefs
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| McKenzie Hawkins * | Fly-half | (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 25) | Life West Gladiatrix
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| Amy Talei Bonté * | Centre | (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 31) | Life West Gladiatrix
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| Katana Howard | Centre | (1993-06-25)25 June 1993 (aged 28) | Sale Sharks
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| Alev Kelter † | Centre | (1991-03-21)21 March 1991 (aged 31) | Saracens
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| Emily Henrich | Centre / Wing | (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 22) | Beantown RFC / Dartmouth College
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| Charlotte Clapp † | Wing | (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 27) | Saracens
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| Jennine Detiveaux † | Wing | (1993-10-12)12 October 1993 (aged 28) | Exeter Chiefs
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| Meya Bizer | Fullback | (1993-05-10)10 May 1993 (aged 29) | Beantown RFC
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| Tess Feury | Fullback | (1996-03-15)15 March 1996 (aged 26) | New York Rugby Club / Railway Union RFC
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| Bulou Mataitoga | Fullback | (1994-04-08)8 April 1994 (aged 28) | Loughborough Lightning
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| Sam Sullivan * | Fullback | (1998-05-22)22 May 1998 (aged 24) | Colorado Gray Wolves
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References
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- Williamson, Nathan (2022-05-19). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- "Pacific Four Series kicks off "Journey to the Rugby World Cup" for Canada's Senior Women's 15s". Rugby Canada. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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