2008 Pacific Islanders rugby union tour of Europe
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The 2008 Pacific Islanders rugby union tour of Europe was a series of test matches played by the Pacific Islanders team in England, France, and Italy during November 2008.
The team lost the first two test matches against England and France, but won the final test against Italy.
The head coach for the tour was former Tongan player Quddus Fielea, after Ilivasi Tabua withdrew from the tour. The captain for the tour was Fijian Mosese Rauluni while the vice-captain was Tongan Nili Latu.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
Two further players were originally included in the squad Sireli Bobo and Soane Tonga'uiha. However Bobo became unavailable, and Tonga'uiha later withdrew from the tour.
Results
England
8 November 2008
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England | 39–13 | Pacific Islanders |
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Tries:Sackey (2), Cipriani, Kennedy, Mears Con: Cipriani (4) Pen: Cipriani (2) |
Report | Tries Rabeni Con: Hola Pen: Hola, Bai Cards: Semisi Naevo 75' to 80' |
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France
15 November 2008
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France | 42–17 | Pacific Islanders |
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Tries:Tillous-Borde, Szarzewski, Heymans, Picamoles, Medard Con: Skrela (4) Pen: Skrela (3) |
Report | Tries:Taione Pen: Bai (4) Cards: Napolini Vonowale-Nalaga 18' |
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Italy
22 November 2008
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Italy | 17–25 | Pacific Islanders |
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Tries: Ghiraldini 16' c Mauro Bergamasco 65' c Con: Marcato (2) Pen: Marcato 6' |
Report | Tries: Delasau 3' c, 29' m Ratuvou 40' c Con: Bai (2) Pen: Bai 18', 42' |
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See also
- EngvarB from March 2014
- Use dmy dates from March 2014
- 2008 rugby union tours
- Pacific Islanders rugby union tours
- 2008 in Oceanian rugby union
- 2008–09 in European rugby union
- 2008–09 in English rugby union
- 2008–09 in French rugby union
- 2008–09 in Italian rugby union
- Rugby union tours of Europe
- Rugby union tours of England
- Rugby union tours of France
- Rugby union tours of Italy