Fiji, Samoa and Tonga have all announced their first squads ahead of the men's Rugby World Cup — take a deep dive into the data behind each position to see how the teams have evolved through each campaign and what's likely to come.
Samoa progressed to the knockout stage in that year's Rugby World Cup, and in 1991 and 1999, while Fiji made the quarterfinals of the inaugural tournament.
But how will the influx of talent affect what each of the island unions have been building over this four-year cycle?Previously the region's standard-bearer, Fiji has had its hegemony challenged by Samoa's Pacific Nations Cup win and the abrupt resignation of head coach Vern Cotter in February. Waisea Nayacalevu, Seta Tamanivalu, Semi Radradra and newcomer Iosefo Masi all deserve starting centre consideration so someone may spill out onto the wing.Vinaya Habosi and Seta Tuicuvu are established at left wing and fullback but Drua pair Selestino Ravutaumada and Ilaisa Droasese could force their way in.The reigning PNC champions have had the most consistency of the three, enjoying incremental growth under head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua.
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