The squad will head throughout the Pacific for a 2-Check match the place they are going to open towards the host nation in Osaka on September twelfth. USA followers can catch the Eagles in motion stay on Paramount+.

Following an intense developmental block in Florida, the Eagles enter the PNC centered on refining execution, testing depth and constructing off momentum from their XV fixture towards Argentina and robust Nations Cup marketing campaign on residence floor this summer season.  

Head Coach Scott Lawrence and employees have refined their PNC choice with some personnel shifts following these earlier two assemblies because the Eagles gear up for a excessive depth Check towards Japan. He commented; 

“Japan is a Nations Championship group that will likely be an enormous step up for us by way of their pace of play, physicality, and total accuracy. Going into this subsequent five-week block, we’re centered on constructing depth and competitors throughout our squad via intentional enhancements in particular person and collective efficiency.”

“Each participant has a chance to develop, develop, and exhibit that they’ll carry out at this stage, and we’re excited to see how this home based mostly group continues to develop via the problem Japan will present.”

Within the entrance row, Joe Taufete’e rejoins the group after recovering from harm, including dimension, energy, and worldwide expertise, whereas freshly capped Charlie Abel will miss out following his contract signing with French facet Oyonnax, preserving him unavailable till November. Mason Pedersen comes again into the squad, whereas Kaleb Geiger’s return is delayed for additional rehabilitation, whereas veteran Sam Golla returns to the second row after efficiently rehabbing his harm. 

Flyhalf, Chris Hilsenbeck hyperlinks again up with the backline following private depart, bringing tactical management choices to the ten jersey.  

Persevering with the progress constructing depth charts in Florida, Davie Coetzer will stay within the touring get together to additional his long-term developmental pathway, though will likely be unavailable for match day choice. With U20 standout, Spencer Huntley unavailable to rejoin the group after the Florida meeting as a consequence of harm sustained final week, Michael Baska secured his name as much as be part of the Eagles in Japan.

With an up to date format, the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup will put the Eagles to the check with now solely two-pools and direct knock outs. The Eagles will open towards Japan in Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on September twelfth with Fiji taking over Canada previous to the USA match. All 4 groups will then journey to Tokyo for the third-place play-off and closing at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on September nineteenth. USA followers can catch the Eagles in motion stay on Paramount+.

Protecting a give attention to creating Eagles depth, choose employees and gamers will stay in Japan following the Closing PNC match for a Falcons Tour so as to add further coaching and recreation publicity for pathways gamers. The Falcons will likely be examined in two excessive depth opposed classes towards prime League One opposition whereas in Japan. The Teaching arrange will likely be joined by Falcons Head Coach Brendan O’Meara and Analyst Declan Oorloff to proceed to develop coaches and gamers inside the Eagles system.

Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Roster

*Developmental participant

Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Reserves

Gamers unavailable for choice as a consequence of harm or availability

Jack Iscaro

David Ainu’u

Joe Mano

Zion Going

Kapeli Pifeleti

Ezekiel Lindenmuth

Sean McNulty

Rhyno Herbst

Nafi Ma’afu

Cory Daniel

Will Sherman

Jamason Fa’anana Schultz

Charlie Abel

AJ MacGinty

Jack Walsh

Rufus McLean

Wayne Van Der Financial institution*

Erich Storti

Spencer Huntley*

Conner Mooneyham

Ryan James

Perry Mayo

Peyton Wall

*Developmental participant

Asahi Tremendous Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 schedule

Semi-final: Japan v USA

Saturday, 12 September

Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka | 6:05 AM ET

Finals Day

Saturday, 19 September

Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo 

3:00 AM ET – Third place play-off

6:05 AM ET – Closing 

USA followers can catch the motion stay on Paramount+.

Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Employees & Coaches

Scott Lawrence | Head Coach & Basic Supervisor

Agustin Cavalieri | Assistant Coach – Forwards 

Blake Bradford | Assistant Coach – Scrum

David Williams | Assistant Coach –  Transition and Assault 

Nathan Gray | Assistant Coach – Protection 

Steve Brett | Assistant Coach – Assault and Kicking

Andy Good friend | Technical Advisor  

Davie Grey | Mindset Coach 

Jimmy Harrison | Head of Evaluation 

Jim Molony | Head of Efficiency 

Rodolfo Broggi | Energy and Conditioning Coach 

Lauren DeLuca | Staff Registered Dietician 

Michael Buonopane | Head Athletic Coach 

Michael Sheridan | Athletic Coach 

Dr. Sam Akhavan | Staff Physician 

Alana Gattinger | Head of Excessive Efficiency Operations

Darran Coleman | Assistant Supervisor

Nick Colling | Staff Supervisor