Seven Roosters players will take the field for their respective nations for the 2022 Pacific Test matches, with International Rugby League returning for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, June 25.
Three Roosters – Co-Captain Siosiua Taukeiaho, Sitili Tupouniua and Daniel Tupou – have been selected in the Mate Ma'a Tonga squad to face New Zealand, with Joseph Manu lining up for the Kiwis for a ninth appearance in the black and white.
In what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two of the most passionate fanbases in international Rugby League, Tonga and New Zealand will kick-off at 3:20pm AEST.
Following the Samoa and Cook Islands Test at 5:40pm, Kevin Naiqama will captain the Fiji Bati against Lachlan Lam’s Papua New Guinea Kumuls at 7:50pm in the second match of a double header at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, with exciting youngster Vuate Karawalevu also named in the Fiji squad.
The Sydney Roosters would like to congratulate all players on their selection.
Mate Ma'a Tonga Squad
1. Tolotau Koula (Sea Eagles)
2. Daniel Tupou (Roosters)
3. Siosifa Talakai (Sharks)
4. Mosese Suli (Dragons)
5. Sione Katoa (Sharks)
6. Kotoni Staggs (Broncos)
7. Talatau Amone (Dragons)
8. Siosiua Taukieaho (Roosters)
9. Siliva Havili (Rabbitohs)
10. Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors)
11. Sitili Tupouniua (Roosters)
12. Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs)
13. Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys)
14. Soni Luke (Panthers)
15. Haumole Olakau’atu (Sea Eagles)
16. Tevita Pangai Jnr (Bulldogs)
17. Tevita Tatola (Rabbitohs)
18. Moeaki Fotuaika (Titans)
19. Will Penisini (Eels)
20. Isaiya Katoa (Panthers)
21. Andrew Fifita (Sharks)
22. Joe Ofahengaue (Wests Tigers)
23. Starford To’a (Wests Tigers)
24. Christian Tuipulotu (Sea Eagles)
25. Eliesa Katoa (Warriors)
New Zealand Kiwis Squad
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm)
Jesse Bromwich (Storm)
Kenneath Bromwich (Storm)
Dylan Brown (Eels)
Erin Clark (Titans)
James Fisher-Harris (Panthers)
Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles)
Peta Hiku (Cowboys)
Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Moses Leota (Panthers)
Isaac Liu (Titans)
Joseph Manu (Roosters)
Te Maire Martin (Broncos)
Ken Maumalo (Wests Tigers)
Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks)
Griffin Neame (Cowboys)
Briton Nikora (Sharks)
Marata Niukore (Eels)
Isaiah Papali’i (Eels)
Jordan Rapana (Raiders)
Jordan Riki (Broncos)
Brandon Smith (Storm)
Scott Sorensen (Panthers)
Joseph Tapine (Raiders)
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors)
Fiji Bati Squad
Tui Kamikamica (Melbourne Storm)
Vuate Karawalevu (Sydney Roosters)
Viliame Kikau (Penrith Panthers)
Issac Lumelume (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Iosefo Masi (NQ Cowboys
Taane Milne (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Laitia Moceidreke (NQ Cowboys)
Kevin Naiqama (Sydney Roosters)
Mikaele Ravalawa (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Taniela Sadrugu (NQ Cowboys)
Maika Sivo (Parramatta Eels)
Penioni Tagituimua (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Sunia Turuva (Penrith Panthers)
Semi Valemei (Canberra Raiders)
Brandon Wakeham (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Mesake Kurititoga (Nadera Panthers)
Lamar Liolevave (Tweed Seagulls)
Netane Masima (West Magpies)
Keylen Miller (Mounties)
Tikiko Noke (Parkes Spacemen)
Waqasaqa Qiolevu (Yasawa Saints)
Nasoki Ralulu (Bomballa Blue Heelers)
Joseva Rasiga (Parkes Spacemen)
Joseph Ratu (Tweed Seagulls)
Ethan Robinson
Pio Seci (Avignon)
Pio Sokobalavu (Mounties)
Maika Tudravu (Sarina Crocs)
Marika Turagaiviu (USP Raiders)
Ratu Inoke Vasuturaga (Kinoya Eagles)
Papua New Guinea Squad
Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Robert Derby (Northern Pride)
David Mead (Brisbane Broncos)
Justin Olam (Melbourne Storm)
Terry Wapi (PNG Hunters)
Lachlan Lam (Sydney Roosters)
Epel Kapinias (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Wartovo Puara (PNG Hunters)
Sylvester Namo (PNG Hunters)
Nixon Putt (Central Capras)
Daniel Russell (Easts Tigers)
Liam Horne (Norths Devils)
Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks)
Emmanuel Waine (PNG Hunters)
McKenzie Yei (Central Capras)
Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans)
Dilbert Issac (PNG Hunters)
Sherwin Tanabi (PNG Hunters)
Cruise Ten (Souths Logan)
