2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships squads explained

This article lists the squads for the 2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships which were played from 14 October to 5 November 2023.

Pacific Cup

Australia

The Australian squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with James Tedesco as captain.^[1]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.^{[2] [3] [4]}
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		30	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Sydney Roosters
2	align=left		27	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Penrith Panthers
3	align=left		22	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	Dolphins
4	align=left		25	align=center		3	1	5	0	14	Brisbane Broncos
5	align=left		28	align=center		2	1	6	0	16	North Queensland Cowboys
6	align=left		29	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
7	align=left		34	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
8	align=left		23	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Brisbane Broncos
9	align=left		33	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	St. George Illawarra Dragons
10	align=left		23	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Gold Coast Titans
17	align=left		24	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
12	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
13	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
14	align=left		25	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
15	align=left		27	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	Sydney Roosters
16	align=left		25	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
18	align=left		27	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
19	align=left		24	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
11	align=left		25	align=center		2	2	0	0	8	South Sydney Rabbitohs
20	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
21	align=left		29	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Support Staff

• Head Coach: Mal Meninga^[5]

Notes

• Nicho Hynes replaced original selection Nathan Cleary, who withdrew due to injury, as announced by the NRL on 4 October 2023.^[6]
• Dylan Edwards replaced original selection Josh Addo-Carr, who was stood down by the NRL, as announced on 6 October 2023.^[7]

New Zealand

The New Zealand squad was announced on 4 October 2023.^[8]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.^[9]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
2	align=left		23	align=center		3	4	0	0	16	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
3	align=left		23	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Canberra Raiders
4	align=left		27	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
5	align=left		27	align=center		3	4	15	0	46	Dolphins
6	align=left		23	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
7	align=left		29	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Melbourne Storm
8	align=left		27	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Penrith Panthers
9	align=left		33	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
10	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
11	align=left		25	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Wests Tigers
12	align=left		25	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
13	align=left		29	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
14	align=left		28	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Newcastle Knights
15	align=left		27	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Melbourne Storm
16	align=left		22	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	North Queensland Cowboys
17	align=left		23	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
18	align=left		21	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
19	align=left		27	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
20	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
21	align=left		19	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans

Support Staff

• Head Coach: Michael Maguire^[10]

Samoa

The Toa Samoa squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Junior Paulo as captain.^[11]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		20	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
2	align=left		24	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	North Queensland Cowboys
21	align=left		23	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
4	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
20	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
6	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	2	0	4	Penrith Panthers
7	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
8	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
9	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
10	align=left		29	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
11	align=left		27	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	North Queensland Cowboys
16	align=left		22	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
14	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
13	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
15	align=left		24	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
18	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
19	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
17	align=left		20	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
12	align=left		25	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Dolphins
3	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
5	align=left		25	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Penrith Panthers
	align=left		31	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm

Support Staff^[12]

• Head Coach: Ben Gardiner
• Nigel Vagana
• Tony Puletua
• Willie Poching

Notes

• Ronald Volkman and Tommy Talau were added to the original selections.

Pacific Bowl

This three team men's tournament is to be hosted by Papua New Guinea.

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands squad was announced on 10 October 2023.
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left			align=center		2	2	1	0	10	Western Clydesdales
2	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Tweed Heads Seagulls
3	align=left		21	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Newtown Jets
4	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0
5	align=left		24	align=center		2	1	3	0	10	Thirroul Butchers
6	align=left		34	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Dapto Canaries
7	align=left		27	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Huddersfield Giants
8	align=left		20	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
9	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Western Suburbs Magpies
17	align=left		25	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Western Clydesdales
11	align=left		32	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Leeds Rhinos
12	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	North Sydney Bears
13	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Burleigh Bears
14	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Glenora Bears
15	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Newtown Jets
16	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Norths Devils
10	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Wynnum Manly Seagulls
18	align=left		28	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Mackay Cutters
19	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Ipswich Jets
	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Hornby Panthers
	align=left		30	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels

Support Staff

• Head coach: Karmichael Hunt

Fiji

The Fiji Bati squad was announced on 6 October 2023, with Tui Kamikamica as captain.^[13]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.
Statistics in the table are drawn from the website, Rugby League Project, and include the Bowl Final on 5 November 2023.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		21	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Wests Tigers
2	align=left		30	align=center		3	3	0	0	12	Parramatta Eels
5	align=left		25	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	St. George Illawarra Dragons
4	align=left		29	align=center		3	3	0	0	12	Parramatta Eels
18	align=left		19	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Castleford Tigers
6	align=left		21	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	Dolphins
7	align=left		24	align=center		3	0	12	1	25	Wests Tigers
8	align=left		29	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Melbourne Storm
9	align=left		24	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
10	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Salford Red Devils
13	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
12	align=left		21	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
15	align=left			align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
11	align=left		21	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
16	align=left			align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Ipswich Jets
17	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Kaiviti Silktails
21	align=left		30	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Forbes Magpies
20	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Kaiviti Silktails
14	align=left			align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
3	align=left		21	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Penrith Panthers
	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Support Staff

• Head coach: Wise Kativerata^{[14] [15]}

Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad was announced on 5 October 2023.^[16]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for the Finals in week four.
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project, and include the Bowl Final on 5 November 2023.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		28	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	South Sydney Rabbitohs
2	align=left		21	align=center		3	3	0	0	12	North Queensland Cowboys
3	align=left		21	align=center		3	2	5	0	18	North Queensland Cowboys
4	align=left		24	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Papua New Guinea Hunters
5	align=left		29	align=center		3	4	0	0	16	Leeds Rhinos
6	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Sunshine Coast Falcons
7	align=left		25	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Leigh Leopards
8	align=left		25	align=center		3	3	0	0	12	Papua New Guinea Hunters
9	align=left		24	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Leigh Leopards
10	align=left			align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Papua New Guinea Hunters
11	align=left		30	align=center		2	0	8	0	16	Leeds Rhinos
12	align=left		27	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	St. George Illawarra Dragons
13	align=left		32	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	St. George Illawarra Dragons
14	align=left		22	align=center		3	0	0	0	0		Papua New Guinea Hunters
15	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Castleford Tigers
16	align=left		29	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Papua New Guinea Hunters
17	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Central Queensland Capras
18	align=left		24	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
19	align=left		29	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	London Broncos
20	align=left		24	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Bradford Bulls
21	align=left		26	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Papua New Guinea Hunters
	align=left		29	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
	align=left		22	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Souths Logan Magpies
	align=left		26	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Featherstone Rovers

Support Staff

• Head coach: Justin Holbrook^[17]

Notes

• Cruise Ten was added to the original selections.

Women

Australia

The Australian Jillaroos squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw as co-captains.^[18]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week three.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		26	align=center		2	2	0	0	8	Newcastle Knights
2	align=left		21	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Gold Coast Titans
3	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
4	align=left		27	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
5	align=left		22	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
6	align=left		24	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
7	align=left		33	align=center		2	0	2	0	4	Brisbane Broncos
8	align=left		25	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
9	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	1	0	2	Gold Coast Titans
11	align=left		32	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
15	align=left		29	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
12	align=left		22	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
13	align=left		29	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
14	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
10	align=left		26	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
16	align=left		24	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
17	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
18	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
19	align=left		26	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
20	align=left		21	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	St. George Illawarra Dragons
21	align=left		23	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
	align=left		22	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Newcastle Knights
	align=left		21	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
	align=left		25	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos

Support Staff

• Head coach: Brad Donald

Notes

• Keilee Joseph replaced original selection Evania Pelite, who withdrew due to injury, as announced by the NRL on 6 October 2023.
• Jakiya Whitfeld, Shenae Ciesiolka, and Teagan Berry joined the squad ahead of the 28 October 2023 match, replacing Julia Robinson (personal reasons), Keilee Joseph (personal reasons), and Caitlan Johnston (injury).^{[19] [20]}

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands Moana squad was announced on 4 October 2023.^[21]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		31	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
2	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Truganina Rabbitohs
3	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Glenmore Park Brumbies
4	align=left		24	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Tweed Heads Seagulls
5	align=left			align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Minto Cobras
6	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	2	0	4	Gold CoastTitans
7	align=left		24	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Mt Albert Lions
8	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Manurewa Marlins
9	align=left		19	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
10	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0
11	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
14	align=left		24	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
13	align=left		34	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Joondalup Giants
12	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Mascot Juniors
15	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Auckland City
16	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Souths Logan Magpies
17	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Manurewa Marlins
18	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Panthers
	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Werribee Bears
	align=left		18	align=center		0	0	0	0	0
	align=left		20	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Illawarra Steelers

Support Staff

• Head Coach:

Fiji

The Fiji Bulikula squad was announced on 6 October 2023.^[22] Josephine Maejiirs was previously named as captain.^[23]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week one.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		30	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
2	align=left		23	align=center		1	2	0	0	8	North Queensland Cowboys
3	align=left		29	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
4	align=left		30	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
5	align=left		27	align=center		1	0	0	0	0
6	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
7	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
8	align=left		25	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	North Sydney Bears
9	align=left		27	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Currumbin Eagles
10	align=left		22	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Illawarra Steelers
11	align=left		23	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
12	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
13	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
14	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	South Sydney Rabbitohs
15	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	USP Raiders
16	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0
17	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	USP Raiders
18	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	USP Raiders
	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Police Sharks
	align=left		26	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Illawarra Steelers
	align=left		25	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	USP Raiders

Support Staff

• Head coach: Josaia Dakuitoga^[24]

New Zealand

The New Zealand Kiwi Ferns squad was announced on 4 October 2023.^[25] Georgia Hale and Raecene McGregor were named as co-captains on 10 October 2023.^[26]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week three.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		30	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
2	align=left		21	align=center		3	1	0	0	4	Wests Tigers
3	align=left		29	align=center		3	3	0	0	12	Brisbane Broncos
4	align=left		27	align=center		2	3	0	0	12	Newcastle Knights
5	align=left		25	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
6	align=left		29	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	St. Geore Illawarra Dragons
7	align=left		26	align=center		3	0	5	0	10	St. George Illawarra Dragons
15	align=left		24	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
9	align=left		27	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
10	align=left		21	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	St. George Illawarra Dragons
11	align=left		21	align=center		3	2	0	0	8	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
12	align=left		20	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
13	align=left		28	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
14	align=left		28	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
8	align=left		21	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
16	align=left		26	align=center		3	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
17	align=left		23	align=center		2	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
18	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
19	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
20	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
	align=left		19	align=center		2	1	0	0	4	Sydney Roosters

Support Staff

• Head coach: Ricky Henry

Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea Orchids squad was announced on 5 October 2023, with Elsie Albert as captain.^[27]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		22	align=center		1	1	0	0	4
2	align=left			align=center		1	2	0	0	8
3	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Norths Devils
4	align=left		23	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
5	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0
6	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
7	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
13	align=left		22	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
9	align=left		23	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Wentworthville Magpies
10	align=left		25	align=center		1	0	0	0	0
11	align=left		22	align=center		1	0	2	0	4	Brisbane Tigers
12	align=left		21	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	North Queensland Cowboys
16	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Norths Devils
14	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0
15	align=left		23	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
17	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0
19	align=left			align=center		1	1	0	0	4
18	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0
8	align=left		27	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
20	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0
21	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0
	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0

Support Staff

• Head coach: Ben Jeffries^[28]

Samoa

The Fetu Samoa squad was announced on 3 October 2023, with Niall Williams Guthrie as captain.^[29]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week one.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
2	align=left		25	align=center		1	2	0	0	8	St. George Illawarra Dragons
3	align=left		20	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
4	align=left		35	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
5	align=left		18	align=center		1	2	0	0	8	Parramatta Eels
6	align=left		31	align=center		1	0	3	0	6	Wests Tigers
7	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
8	align=left		20	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
9	align=left		20	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
10	align=left		33	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
15	align=left		27	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Otahuhu Leopards
12	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
13	align=left		28	align=center		1	1	0	0	4	Brisbane Broncos
16	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
17	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
19	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Newcastle Knights
21	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Manurewa Marlins
	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Otahuhu Leopards
	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
	align=left		20	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0

Support Staff

• Head coach: Jamie Soward

Tonga

The Mate Ma'a Tonga squad was announced on 3 October 2023.^[30]
Jersey numbers reflect the team selected for week two.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		29	align=center		1	0	0	0	0
2	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Auckland City
3	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Queensland Cowboys
4	align=left		18	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
5	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Joondalup Giants
6	align=left		19	align=center		1	0	1	0	2	Parramatta Eels
7	align=left		27	align=center		1	2	0	0	8	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
8	align=left		20	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
14	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
10	align=left		21	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
11	align=left		28	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
12	align=left		30	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
13	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
9	align=left		26	align=center		1	0	0	0	0	North Sydney Bears
15	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
16	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Mt Albert Lions
17	align=left			align=center		1	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
18	align=left		20	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
19	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0
20	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Auckland City
	align=left		19	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters

Support Staff

• Head coach: Kelvin Wright

A Teams Match

New Zealand A

The New Zealand A squad was announced on 9 October 2023.^{[31] [32]}
Kalani Going was named captain when the team line-up was announced on 19 October 2023.^[33]
Statistics in this table are compiled from the website, Rugby League Project.

width=2%		width=40%	Player	width=5%	Age	width=10%	Position	width=2%	Games	width=2%	Tries	width=2%	Goals	width=2%	Field goals	width=2%	Points	width=35%	Club
1	align=left		19	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Gold Coast Titans
2	align=left		25	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
3	align=left		22	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
4	align=left		25	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
5	align=left		20	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
6	align=left		24	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
7	align=left		28	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Sydney Roosters
8	align=left		25	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
9	align=left		27	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
10	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Parramatta Eels
11	align=left		20	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
12	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
13	align=left		26	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
14	align=left		24	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors
15	align=left		21	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Melbourne Storm
16	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Brisbane Broncos
17	align=left		23	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Wests Tigers
18	align=left		21	align=center		0	0	0	0	0	Canberra Raiders
19	align=left			align=center		0	0	0	0	0	New Zealand Warriors

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kangaroos name five debutants in Pacific Championships squad. 3 Oct 2023. NRL. 3 Oct 2023.
2. Web site: Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals. 31 Oct 2023. NRL. 2 Nov 2023.
3. Web site: Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 3. 24 Oct 2023. NRL. 25 Oct 2023.
4. Web site: Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 1. 10 Oct 2023. NRL. 10 Oct 2023.
5. Web site: Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga springs selection shock with Nat Butcher added to train-on squad. Harper. Lachlan. 18 Sep 2023. WWOS Nine. 23 Sep 2023.
6. Web site: Hynes, Edwards called in as Kangaroos update squad. 4 Oct 2023. NRL. 4 Oct 2023.
7. Web site: NRL issue Josh Addo-Carr with Breach Notice. 6 Oct 2023. NRL. 6 Oct 2023.
8. Web site: Kiwis Includes Seven New Faces for Pacific Championships. 4 Oct 2023. NZRL. 4 Oct 2023.
9. Web site: Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 2. 17 Oct 2023. NRL. 18 Oct 2023.
10. Web site: Maguire and Henry Re-Appointed as Head Coaches through to 2025 Rugby League World Cup. 5 Jul 2023. NZRL. 17 Aug 2023.
11. Web site: Grand final stars feature in strong Toa Samoa squad. 3 Oct 2023. NRL. 3 Oct 2023.
12. Web site: Samoa Appoint NRL, NRLW Coaches For Pacific Championships. 20 Sep 2023. International Rugby League. Rugby League Samoa. 20 Sep 2023.
13. Web site: Exciting rookie duo headline talented Fiji Pacific Championships squad. 6 Oct 2023. NRL. 6 Oct 2023.
14. Web site: Kativerata is new Fiji Bati Coach. Romena. Romeka. 22 Feb 2023. fijilive.com. 17 Aug 2023.
15. Web site: Kativerata named permanent coach of Bati after impressive World Cup campaign. 24 Feb 2023. ABC. 17 Aug 2023.
16. Web site: De Belin to reunite with Holbrook in PNG. Walter. Brad. 5 Oct 2023. NRL. 5 Oct 2023.
17. Web site: 2023-08-24 . Kumuls coup: In-demand Holbrook to coach Papua New Guinea . 2023-08-24 . National Rugby League . en.
18. Web site: Three Test newcomers among Jillaroos squad for Pacific Championships. 3 Oct 2023. NRL. 3 Oct 2023.
19. Web site: Harvey Norman Jillaroos squad named to take on Kiwi Ferns. 24 Oct 2023. NRL. 25 Oct 2023.
20. Web site: Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns: Jakiya gets her shot; Apii to wear the No.1. 24 Oct 2023. NRL. 25 Oct 2023.
21. Web site: Kiria-Ratu headlines NRLW talent named for Cook Islands. 4 Oct 2023. NRL. 4 Oct 2023.
22. Web site: Bulikula squad named for WC Qualifiers. Romena. Romeka. 6 Oct 2023. fijilive.com. 6 Oct 2023.
23. Web site: Maejiirs leads again. Laddpeter. Meli. 24 Sep 2023. Fiji Times. 6 Oct 2023.
24. Web site: Big dreams ahead: Fiji announce captain, coach, World Cup ambitions. Walter. Brad. 23 Sep 2023. NRL. 23 Sep 2023.
25. Web site: Kiwi Ferns Name 12 Debutantes in Pacific Championships Squad. 4 Oct 2023. NZRL. 4 Oct 2023.
26. Web site: Kiwi Ferns name Co-Captains to lead Pacific Championships Squad. 10 Oct 2023. NZRL. 10 Oct 2023.
27. Web site: Seven NRLW stars in PNG Orchids squad. Walter. Brad. 5 Oct 2023. NRL. 5 Oct 2023.
28. Web site: Holbrook, Grima offered big roles . 25 August 2023 .
29. Web site: A massive privilege: Fetu Samoa relish Williams-Guthrie inclusion. 3 Oct 2023. NRL. 3 Oct 2023.
30. Web site: Tonga name Penitani, Polata in Pacific Championships squad. 3 Oct 2023. NRL. 3 Oct 2023.
31. Web site: Players Named for New Zealand Kiwis A. 9 Oct 2023. NZRL. 9 Oct 2023.
32. Web site: NRL talent named as part of New Zealand Kiwis 'A' squad. 9 Oct 2023. NRL. 9 Oct 2023.
33. Web site: Going To Captain New Zealand Kiwis A. 19 Oct 2023. NZRL. 20 Oct 2023.