List of 2022–23 Super Rugby transfers explained

This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2022 or 2023 are listed here, regardless of when it occurred. Future-dated transfers are only included if confirmed by the player or his agent, his former team or his new team.

Notes:

• 2022 players listed are all players that were named in the initial senior squad, or subsequently included in a 23-man match day squad at any game during the season.
• (did not play) denotes that a player did not play at all during the season due to injury or non-selection. These players are included to indicate they were contracted to the team.
• (short-term) denotes that a player wasn't initially contracted, but came in during the season. This could either be a club rugby player coming in as injury cover, or a player whose contract had expired at another team (typically in the northern hemisphere).
• (development squad) denotes a player that wasn't named in the original squad, but was announced as signing as a development player. These are often younger players or club players. Different teams use different names for development players. Other names used include (wider training group) or (wider training squad).
• Flags are only shown for players moving to or from another country.
• Players may play in several positions, but are listed in only one.

Fiji

Drua

The Fijian Drua joined Super Rugby in 2022. Due to travel restrictions as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team was temporarily based in Lennox Head, New South Wales (Australia) for the 2022 season. Ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, on 11 October 2022, the Fijian Drua's permanent home base was opened by World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont in Nadi, Fiji.^[1] The team will play its home games at Churchill Park in Lautoka and HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.^[2]

transfers 2022–2023
Pos	2022 squad	Vinaka (thank you) @SuperRugbyNZ! We love it here.">1462510485450866690 . Fijian_Drua . Bula! Vinaka (thank you) @SuperRugbyNZ! We love it here. . 21 November 2021 . 22 November 2021.	Out	In	2023 players^[3]
style="text-align:center;"	PR	Haereiti Hetet^[4] Jone Koroiduadua^[5] Manasa Saulo^[6] Timoci Sauvoli^[7] Samu Tawake Jone Tiko (short-term)^[8] Meli Tuni^[9] Kaliopasi Uluilakepa^[10]	Manasa Saulo (to)^[11]	Mesake Doge (from)^[12] Livai Natave (from Suva) Emosi Tuqiri (from)^[13]	Mesake Doge Haereiti Hetet Jone Koroiduadua Livai Natave Timoci Sauvoli Samu Tawake Jone Tiko (short-term)^[14] Meli Tuni Emosi Tuqiri Kaliopasi Uluilakepa
style="text-align:center;"	HK	Mesu Dolokoto Tevita Ikanivere^[15] Zuriel Togiatama		Jone Naqiri (from Namosi)	Mesu Dolokoto Tevita Ikanivere Jone Naqiri (development squad) Zuriel Togiatama
style="text-align:center;"	LK	Chris Minimbi Isoa Nasilasila Viliame Rarasea Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Sorovakatini Tuifagalele	Viliame Rarasea (to)	Sailosi Vakalokalo (from Skipper Cup) Etonia Waqa (from)^[16]	Chris Minimbi Isoa Nasilasila Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Sorovakatini Tuifagalele Sailosi Vakalokalo (development squad) Etonia Waqa (short-term)
style="text-align:center;"	BR	Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Meli Derenalagi Vilive Miramira Raikabula Momoedonu Nemani Nagusa Rusiate Nasove Kitione Salawa Jr. Joseva Tamani	Nemani Nagusa (to Nadroga)	Elia Canakaivata (from Fiji Sevens) Joji Kunavula (from Nadroga) Naibuka Matadigo (from Skipper Cup) Motikai Murray (from Suva) Fred Ralulu (from Skipper Cup)	Elia Canakaivata Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Meli Derenalagi Joji Kunavula (development squad) Naibuka Matadigo (development squad) Vilive Miramira Raikabula Momoedonu Motikai Murray (development squad) Rusiate Nasove Fred Ralulu (development squad) Kitione Salawa Jr. Joseva Tamani
style="text-align:center;"	SH	Simione Kuruvoli Frank Lomani (short-term)^[17] Ratu Peni Matawalu Leone Nawai^[18] Josh Vuta (short-term)^[19]	Leone Nawai (to Suva) Josh Vuta (released)	Philip Baselala (from Suva)	Philip Baselala Simione Kuruvoli Frank Lomani Ratu Peni Matawalu
style="text-align:center;"	FH	Napolioni Bolaca Baden Kerr Caleb Muntz Teti Tela	Napolioni Bolaca (to Fiji Sevens)^[20] Baden Kerr (released)	Isikeli Rabitu (from Skipper Cup)	Caleb Muntz Isikeli Rabitu (development squad) Teti Tela
style="text-align:center;"	CE	Kalione Nasoko Apisalome Vota Serupepeli Vularika	Serupepeli Vularika (to Suva)	Iosefo Masi (from Fiji Sevens) Michael Naitokani (from Nadroga) Aisea Tuisese (from Naitasiri) Kemu Valetini (from Manly)^[21]	Iosefo Masi Michael Naitokani Kalione Nasoko Aisea Tuisese (development squad) Kemu Valetini (short-term) Apisalome Vota
style="text-align:center;"	WG	Ilaisa Droasese (short-term)^[22] Vinaya Habosi Jona Mataiciwa (short-term) Onisi Ratave Kitione Ratu Kalaveti Ravouvou Selestino Ravutaumada	Vinaya Habosi (to)^[23] ^[24] Jona Mataiciwa (released) Onisi Ratave (to Benetton)^[25] Kitione Ratu (to Vatukoula)	Taniela Rakuro (from Nadroga) Eroni Sau (from)^[26]	Ilaisa Droasese Taniela Rakuro (short-term) Kalaveti Ravouvou Selestino Ravutaumada Eroni Sau
style="text-align:center;"	FB	Tuidraki Samusamuvodre Kitione Taliga Alivereti Veitokani	Alivereti Veitokani (to Namosi)	Jack Volavola (from Nadroga)	Tuidraki Samusamuvodre Kitione Taliga Jack Volavola (development squad)
style="text-align:center;"	Coach	Mick Byrne^[27]			Mick Byrne^[28]

Pacific Islands

Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika joined Super Rugby in 2022. The team is based in Auckland and will play its home games at Mt Smart Stadium until 2028.^[29]

transfers 2022–2023
Pos	2022 squad^[30]	Out	In	2023 players^[31]
style="text-align:center;"	PR	Joe Apikotoa^[32] Chris Apoua Suetena Asomua (short-term)^[33] Sekope Kepu^[34] Tau Koloamatangi^[35] Ezekiel Lindenmuth^[36] Abraham Pole (short-term) Isi Tuʻungafasi			Joe Apikotoa Chris Apoua Suetena Asomua (short-term)^[37] Sekope Kepu Tau Koloamatangi Ezekiel Lindenmuth	">moanapasifika . CjOv2ptP5Dv . 3 October 2022 . EZE LOCKED IN. Manu Samoa & Counties Manukau Steelers prop Ezekiel Lindenmuth returns to Moana Pasifika for 2023! . 3 October 2022. Abraham Pole Isi Tuʻungafasi
style="text-align:center;"	HK	Sam Moli^[38] Ray Niuia	"> Championship hookers join Moana Pasifika! . Moana Pasifika . 29 October 2021 . 29 October 2021. Joe Royal (short-term)^[39] Luteru Tolai			Sam Moli Ray Niuia Joe Royal (short-term)^[40] Luteru Tolai
style="text-align:center;"	LK		Xavier Cowley-Tuioti (released) Don Lolo (released) Veikoso Poloniati (to)^[43]	Potu Leavasa Jr. (from)^[44]	Potu Leavasa Jr. (short-term) Mike McKee Alex McRobbie Mahonri Ngakuru Sam Slade^[45]
style="text-align:center;"	BR	Michael Curry (short-term) Penitoa Finau^[46] Solomone Funaki	‘Ikale Tahi loose forward pairing Sione Tu’ipulotu (@AucklandRugby) & Solomone Funaki (@hbmagpies) bolster our forward pack for the 2022 @SuperRugby season">1449181251655532544 . MoanaPasifika_ . Mālō hoʻomo kau mai ongo tokoua! ‘Ikale Tahi loose forward pairing Sione Tu’ipulotu (@AucklandRugby) & Solomone Funaki (@hbmagpies) bolster our forward pack for the 2022 @SuperRugby season . 16 October 2021 . 16 October 2021. Lotu Inisi^[47] Niko Jones (short-term)^[48] Josh Kaifa (short-term)^[49] Jack Lam^[50] Alamanda Motuga	"/> Henry Stowers Sione Tuipulotu	‘Ikale Tahi loose forward pairing Sione Tu’ipulotu (@AucklandRugby) & Solomone Funaki (@hbmagpies) bolster our forward pack for the 2022 @SuperRugby season"/>	Josh Kaifa (returned to) Henry Stowers (to)^[51]	Miracle Faiʻilagi (from Samoa Sevens) Jonah Mau'u (from)^[52]	Michael Curry Miracle Faiʻilagi Penitoa Finau Solomone Funaki^[53] Lotu Inisi Niko Jones (short-term)^[54] Jack Lam Jonah Mau'u (short-term) Alamanda Motuga Sione Tuipulotu
style="text-align:center;"	SH	Ere Enari^[55] Manu Paea^[56] Dwayne Polataivao (short-term) Jonathan Taumateine^[57]	Dwayne Polataivao (released)	Sam Wye (from)^[58]	Ere Enari Manu Paea Jonathan Taumateine Sam Wye (short-term)
style="text-align:center;"	FH	William Havili Christian Lealiifano^[59] D'Angelo Leuila (short-term) Lincoln McClutchie	"> Nau mai, haere mai e hoa! . Moana Pasifika . 20 October 2021 . 20 October 2021.			William Havili Christian Lealiifano D'Angelo Leuila Lincoln McClutchie
style="text-align:center;"	CE	Levi Aumua^[60] Fine Inisi Solomone Kata^[61] Henry Taefu	"> Manu Samoa talent locked in . Moana Pasifika . 18 October 2021 . 18 October 2021. Danny Toala	">1452800063898480645 . MoanaPasifika_ . YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! AFIO MAI LOLAGO & DANNY! . 26 October 2021 . 26 October 2021.	Solomone Kata (to)^[62]		Levi Aumua Fine Inisi Henry Taefu Danny Toala
style="text-align:center;"	WG	Nigel Ah Wong (short-term) Tomasi Alosio	"/> Tima Fainga'anuku^[63] Neria Fomai	"/> Timoci Tavatavanawai^[64] Anzelo Tuitavuki	Nigel Ah Wong (to)		Tomasi Alosio Tima Fainga'anuku^[65] Neria Fomai Timoci Tavatavanawai^[66] Anzelo Tuitavuki
style="text-align:center;"	FB	Lolagi Visinia	AFIO MAI LOLAGO & DANNY!"/>			Lolagi Visinia
style="text-align:center;"	Coach	Aaron Mauger^[67]			Aaron Mauger

See also

• List of 2022–23 Premiership Rugby transfers
• List of 2022–23 United Rugby Championship transfers
• List of 2022–23 Top 14 transfers
• List of 2022–23 RFU Championship transfers
• List of 2022–23 Rugby Pro D2 transfers
• SANZAAR
• Super Rugby franchise areas

Notes and References

1. World Rugby Chairman opens home of Drua . Fijian Drua . 11 October 2022 . 16 October 2022.
2. Shop N Save Supermarket snaps up Super Rugby Pacific naming rights . Fijian Drua . 26 September 2022 . 16 October 2022.
3. Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group . Fijian Drua . 28 November 2022 . 28 November 2022.
4. Big names and exciting prospects unveiled in wave six player announcement . Fijian Drua . 26 October 2021 . 26 October 2021.
5. Wave three announcement confirms six more Fijian Drua squad members . Fiji Rugby Union . 5 October 2021 . 5 October 2021.
6. Engine room boost in wave five player announcement . Fiji Rugby Union . 12 October 2021 . 12 October 2021.
7. Ratu, Muntz and Sauvoli round out Drua roster . Fijian Drua . 29 January 2022 . 29 January 2022.
8. Team list: Round 8 vs Brumbies . Fijian Drua . 6 April 2022 . 6 April 2022.
9. Wave two features five new exciting squad members for Super Rugby Pacific 2022 . Fiji Rugby Union . 28 September 2021 . 28 September 2021.
10. Four Forwards and Two Backs revealed in wave four-player announcement . Fiji Rugby Union . 8 October 2021 . 8 October 2021.
11. Pro - Manasa Saulo rejoint le SA XV . Soyaux Angoulême . 20 November 2022 . 22 November 2022 . French.
12. Welcome aboard, Mesake Doge & Iosefo Masi . Fijian Drua . 15 August 2022 . 27 September 2022.
13. 7S Rugby World Cup winner, two exciting youngsters join the Drua journey . Fijian Drua . 12 October 2022 . 12 October 2022.
14. Player update - short term additions to the 2023 squad . Fijian Drua . 22 February 2023 . 22 February 2023.
15. Fijian Drua unveils the first group of five exciting players. . Fiji Rugby Union . 20 September 2021 . 20 September 2021.
16. Derenalagi returns to match-day 23 . Fijian Drua . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023.
17. Flying Fijian Frank Lomani to join Swire Shipping Fijian Drua . Fijian Drua . 1 March 2022 . 1 March 2022.
18. Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Adds Exciting Trio To 2022 Roster . Fiji Rugby Union . 25 November 2021 . 25 November 2021.
19. Team list: Round 3 vs Melbourne Rebels . Fijian Drua . 3 March 2022 . 27 September 2022.
20. Napolioni Bolaca to return to 7s . Fijian Drua . 5 May 2022 . 27 September 2022.
21. Sau to make debut, potential debut for Valetini . Fijian Drua . 9 March 2023 . 9 March 2023.
22. Winger Ilaisa Droasese joins Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, Alivereti Veitokani also joins camp . Fijian Drua . 25 April 2022 . 26 April 2022.
23. Club Statement . Fijian Drua . 7 February 2023 . 7 February 2023.
24. Communiqué de presse - Vinaya Habosi . Racing 92 . 16 February 2023 . 17 February 2023 . fr.
25. Dalle Fiji arriva al Benetton Rugby l'ala Onisi Ratave . Benetton Rugby . it . 25 May 2022 . 24 September 2022.
26. The sledgehammer returns to the Drua . Fijian Drua . 20 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
27. Fijian Drua appoint Mick Byrne as Head Coach and Nacanieli Cawanibuka as Head of Athletic Performance . Fiji Rugby Union . 24 September 2021 . 24 September 2021.
28. Drua appoints Greg Fleming as forwards coach . Fijian Drua . 22 September 2022 . 28 September 2021.
29. Moana Pasifika lays roots at Mt Smart Stadium . Moana Pasifika . 17 September 2021 . 27 September 2022.
30. Moana Pasifika community celebrates historic first Super Rugby squad . Moana Pasifika . 22 November 2021 . 23 November 2021.
31. Moana Pasifika name 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific Squad . Moana Pasifika . 22 November 2022 . 22 November 2022.
32. Azelo and Joe join Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 9 November 2021 . 9 November 2021.
33. Moana Pasifika team named for home game against Blues . Moana Pasifika . 28 March 2022 . 28 March 2022.
34. Moana Pasifika signs Test centurion Sekope Kepu . Moana Pasifika . 19 October 2021 . 19 October 2021.
35. Fefeka front row . Moana Pasifika . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021.
36. Moana Pasifika have bolstered their forward pack. . Moana Pasifika . 4 November 2021 . 4 November 2021.
37. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua . SANZAAR . 3 March 2023.
38. Samiuela Moli and William Havili join Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 11 November 2021 . 11 November 2021.
39. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Moana Pasifika vs. Blues . SANZAAR . 29 March 2022.
40. Moana Pasifika Name Exciting New Line-up to Face Hurricanes . Moana Pasifika . 11 May 2023 . 11 May 2023.
41. 1452439267200749576 . MoanaPasifika_ . LOCKED & LOADED . 25 October 2021 . 25 October 2021.
42. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Blues vs. Moana Pasifika . SANZAAR . 3 April 2022.
43. CP - Le Racing 92 officialise l'arrivée de nouvelles recrues dans son effectif . Racing 92 . fr . 27 June 2022 . 27 September 2022.
44. Moana Pasifika search for first win against Western Force . Moana Pasifika . 9 March 2023 . 9 March 2023.
45. moanapasifika . CjEfSStPb4C . 29 September 2022 . SLADEY RETURNS . 28 September 2022.
46. Penitoa Finau joins the Moana Pasifika Kāinga . Moana Pasifika . 10 November 2021 . 10 November 2021.
47. Tokoua on and off the field . Moana Pasifika . 21 October 2021 . 21 October 2021.
48. Moana Pasifika team named for Gallagher Chiefs, FMG stadium Hamilton . Moana Pasifika . 14 April 2022 . 15 April 2022.
49. Moana Pasifika Named For Round 5 With Gallagher Chiefs . Moana Pasifika . 17 March 2022 . 19 March 2022.
50. 1451357187771568165 . MoanaPasifika_ . SEKI SAMOAN LOOSIES LOCKED IN! . 22 October 2021 . 22 October 2021.
51. Henry Stowers alimenta il pack dei Leoni . Benetton Rugby. it . 8 July 2022 . 27 September 2022.
52. Moana Pasifika prepares for ‘Battle of the Pacific’ . Moana Pasifika . 23 February 2023 . 23 February 2023.
53. Moana Pasifika retain strong talent for 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season . Moana Pasifika . 6 September 2022 . 27 September 2022.
54. Moana Pasifika team named for historic Apia clash against Reds . Moana Pasifika . 12 April 2023 . 12 April 2023.
55. 1448818675725733899 . MoanaPasifika_ . Afio mai Ereatara Enari . 15 October 2021 . 15 October 2021.
56. Manu Paea has secured his first Super Rugby contract with Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 12 November 2021 . 12 November 2021.
57. Manu Samoa halfback Jonathan Taumateine joins Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 8 November 2021 . 8 November 2021.
58. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika . SANZAAR . 13 May 2023.
59. Australian rugby star Christian Leali’ifano signs with Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 14 October 2021 . 14 October 2021.
60. Moana Pasifika welcomes Levi Aumua . Moana Pasifika . 5 November 2021 . 5 November 2021.
61. Solomone Kata signs with Moana Pasifika. . Moana Pasifika . 3 November 2021 . 3 November 2021.
62. Kata joins the Chiefs . Exeter Chiefs . en . 3 August 2022. 27 September 2022.
63. 1462269043071614981 . MoanaPasifika_ . TIMA FAINGA’ANUKU COMPLETES OUR KĀINGA! . 21 November 2021 . 21 November 2021.
64. 1453162382868422660 . MoanaPasifika_ . BULA VINAKA TIMOCI! . 27 October 2021 . 27 October 2021.
65. moanapasifika . Ci0rjE0Be6K . 23 September 2022 . TIMA FAINGA’ANUKU IS BACK . 28 September 2022.
66. moanapasifika . CitbSC3JFZT . 20 September 2022 . JIMMY THE JET RETURNS FOR 2023 . 28 September 2022.
67. Introducing our coach Aaron Mauger . Moana Pasifika . 1 October 2021 . 14 October 2021.