In addition to the list of all the players from outside Tier 1 nations playing professionally in Europe, this year we have also done one for those playing in domestic competitions in the Southern Hemisphere (the Mitre 10 Cup in New Zealand, Currie Cup in South Africa, or NRC in Australia).
The main list of compiled based on players who were part of a squad involved in that competition and either a) raised and gone through most of their development outside a Tier 1 nation or b) been called up to a national squad outside a Tier 1 nation at some level whether it be age grade, a selection team, or the senior team either at 15 or 7s.
Also listed are players who were predominantly raised in a Tier 2 nation (like Shannon Frizell and Isi Naisarani) but have since gone on to be part of a squad of another nation (they are shaded in red).
We have attempted to represent which country each player mostly grew up and were raised in. Whilst for the majority of players this is obvious (Henry Stowers grew up in New Zealand for example), in others there could either be a mixture of countries, or in a few cases could be simply hard to find out exactly, so there is the possibility of error. In cases of scholarship players who can move as young as 15 or 16, we are listing them as with their initial country that raised them to that point even though they may have spent as much time training in their adopted country by the time they are 22 or 23.
Finally also added which players are officially cap tied through 15s, 7s, or a designated second team.
If there is an error or player missing simply leave a comment and it will be corrected.
Zimbabwe (4)
Canada (4)
USA (3)
Japan (2)
Netherlands (1)
Cook Islands (4)
Fiji (60)
Samoa (42)
Tonga (21)
The main list of compiled based on players who were part of a squad involved in that competition and either a) raised and gone through most of their development outside a Tier 1 nation or b) been called up to a national squad outside a Tier 1 nation at some level whether it be age grade, a selection team, or the senior team either at 15 or 7s.
Also listed are players who were predominantly raised in a Tier 2 nation (like Shannon Frizell and Isi Naisarani) but have since gone on to be part of a squad of another nation (they are shaded in red).
We have attempted to represent which country each player mostly grew up and were raised in. Whilst for the majority of players this is obvious (Henry Stowers grew up in New Zealand for example), in others there could either be a mixture of countries, or in a few cases could be simply hard to find out exactly, so there is the possibility of error. In cases of scholarship players who can move as young as 15 or 16, we are listing them as with their initial country that raised them to that point even though they may have spent as much time training in their adopted country by the time they are 22 or 23.
Finally also added which players are officially cap tied through 15s, 7s, or a designated second team.
If there is an error or player missing simply leave a comment and it will be corrected.
Africa (12)
Namibia (8)
Namibia (8)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Nelius Theron | Namibia | LH | 29/01/97 | Leopards | Currie Cup First Div. | Int'l |
| Louis van der Westhuizen | Namibia | HK | 25/02/95 | Leopards | Currie Cup First Div. | Int'l |
| Johan Retief | Namibia | LK | 10/10/95 | Leopards | Currie Cup First Div. | Int'l |
| Damian Stevens | Namibia | SH | 02/06/95 | Boland Cavaliers | Currie Cup First Div. | Int'l |
| Henrique Olivier | Namibia | FH | 30/07/97 | Eastern Province Elephants | Currie Cup First Div. | |
| Johan Deysel | Namibia | CT | 26/09/91 | Sharks | Currie Cup Premier Div. | Int'l |
| Justin Newman | Namibia | WG | 17/02/95 | Leopards | Currie Cup First Div. | Int'l |
| Divan Rossouw | Namibia | FB | 12/03/96 | Blue Bulls | Currie Cup Premier Div. |
Zimbabwe (4)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Stephen Bhasera | Zimbabwe | LH | 31/01/96 | Golden Lions | Currie Cup Premier Div. | |
| Tendai Mtawarira | Zimbabwe | LH | 01/08/85 | Sharks | Currie Cup Premier Div. | Int'l |
| Eli Snyman | Zimbabwe | LK | 25/01/96 | Blue Bulls | Currie Cup Premier Div. | U20 |
| Jannie Stander | South Africa | LK | 21/04/93 | Pumas | Currie Cup Premier Div. | Int'l |
| Tapiwa Tsomondo | Zimbabwe | FL | 05/05/93 | Boland Cavaliers | Currie Cup First Div. | 7s |
| Ian Prior | Australia | SH | 21/08/90 | Western Force | NRC |
Americas (7)
Canada (4)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Lucas Albornoz | Argentina | LK | 29/04/91 | Northland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | A |
| Josh Larsen | New Zealand | LK | 04/04/94 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Tyler Ardron | Canada | FL | 16/06/91 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Evan Olmstead | Australia | FL | 21/02/91 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
USA (3)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Mikey Sosene-Feagai | New Zealand | HK | 17/04/93 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Tony Lamborn | New Zealand | FL | 31/07/91 | Southland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Marcel Brache | South Africa | CT | 15/10/87 | Western Force | NRC | Int'l |
Asia (2)
Japan (2)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Tim Bond | New Zealand | LK | 25/10/89 | Waikato | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Kojiro Yoshida | Japan | FL | 25/05/88 | Melbourne Rising | NRC |
Europe (1)
Netherlands (1)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Alexander Barendregt | Netherlands | LH | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
Oceania (127)
Cook Islands (4)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Sam Anderson-Heather | New Zealand | HK | 15/02/88 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Alex Casey | Australia | HK | 03/01/91 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Tai Ford | New Zealand | FL | 28/08/90 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Justin Marsters | Australia | FB | 18/11/92 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | 7s |
Fiji (60)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Eroni Mawi | Fiji | LH | 02/06/96 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Samuela Tawake | Fiji | LH | 11/09/96 | Canterbury | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Joeli Veitayaki Jr | Fiji | LH | 14/03/86 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Mesulame Dolokoto | Fiji | HK | 21/01/95 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Ratunaisa Navuma | Fiji | HK | 20/11/93 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Mateo Qolisese | Fiji | HK | 22/08/95 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Veremalua Vugakoto | Fiji | HK | 29/12/97 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Mosese Ducivaki | Fiji | TH | 28/02/91 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Taniela Koroi | New Zealand | TH | 08/02/90 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Peni Makutu | Fiji | TH | 01/04/89 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Alivereti Rabukawaqa | Fiji | TH | 13/05/96 | Fijian Drua | NRC | |
| Ropate Rinakama | New Zealand | TH | 17/01/88 | Northland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Kirwan Sanday | Fiji | TH | 13/02/91 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Asaeli Sorovaki | Fiji | TH | 28/02/95 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | A |
| Luke Tagi | Fiji | TH | 23/06/97 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Temo Mayanavanua | Fiji | LK | 09/11/97 | Northland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | A |
| Tevita Naqali | Fiji | LK | Fijian Drua | NRC | ||
| Peni Naulago | Fiji | LK | 04/12/86 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Jaile Railala | Fiji | LK | 10/08/96 | Brisbane City | NRC | A |
| Viliame Rarasea | Fiji | LK | 01/04/93 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | A |
| Fili Seru | Fiji | LK | 23/11/91 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Albert Tuisue | Fiji | LK | 06/06/93 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Naulia Dawai | Fiji | FL | 26/06/87 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Sikeli Nabou | Fiji | FL | 05/03/88 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Jone Navori | Fiji | FL | 28/07/92 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Peni Raidre | Fiji | FL | 24/05/90 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Pita Gus Sowakula | Fiji | FL | 28/02/95 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Mosese Voka | Fiji | FL | 07/06/85 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Johnny Dyer | Fiji | N8 | 06/02/92 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Isi Naisarani | Fiji | N8 | 14/02/95 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | |
| Eremasi Radrodro | Fiji | N8 | 17/09/87 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Frank Lomani | Fiji | SH | 18/04/96 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Peni Matawalu | Fiji | SH | 07/08/97 | Fijian Drua | NRC | |
| Serupepeli Vularika | Fiji | SH | 29/04/90 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Teti Tela | Australia | FH | 07/03/91 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Alivereti Veitokani | Fiji | FH | 02/11/92 | Fijian Drua | NRC | Int'l |
| Tevita Kuridrani | Fiji | CT | 31/03/91 | Canberra Vikings | NRC | Int'l |
| Jone Manu | Fiji | CT | 04/05/96 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Cyril Reece | Fiji | CT | 01/08/92 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Jona Sawailau | Fiji | CT | Fijian Drua | NRC | ||
| Seta Tamanivalu | Fiji | CT | 23/07/92 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Apisalome Vota | Fiji | CT | 06/10/96 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Poasa Waqanibau | Fiji | CT | 28/05/94 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Asaeli Atunaisa | Fiji | WG | 22/12/95 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Rob Buaserau | Fiji | WG | 27/09/90 | Sydney Rays | NRC | |
| Masivesi Dakuwaqa | Fiji | WG | 14/02/94 | Western Force | NRC | 7s |
| Filipo Daugunu | Fiji | WG | 04/03/95 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Avete Daveta | Fiji | WG | 03/09/93 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Marika Koroibete | Fiji | WG | 26/07/92 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | Int'l |
| Levani Kurumudu | Fiji | WG | Fijian Drua | NRC | ||
| Jone Macilai | Fiji | WG | 27/08/90 | Northland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Manasa Mataele | Fiji | WG | 27/11/96 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Tevita Nabura | Fiji | WG | 03/06/92 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Kini Naholo | Fiji | WG | 16/04/99 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Waisake Naholo | Fiji | WG | 08/05/91 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Sefa Naivalu | Fiji | WG | 07/01/92 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | Int'l |
| Emoni Narawa | Fiji | WG | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | ||
| Kitione Ratu | Fiji | WG | 13/12/94 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | A |
| Joe Ravouvou | Fiji | WG | 21/03/91 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | 7s |
| Sevu Reece | Fiji | WG | 13/02/97 | Waikato | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Aporosa Tabulawaki | Fiji | WG | 19/01/88 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Michael Tagicakibau | New Zealand | WG | 09/05/85 | Manawatu | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Filimoni Waqainabete | Fiji | WG | Canterbury | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | ||
| Emori Waqavulagi | Fiji | WG | 24/04/93 | Brisbane City | NRC | A |
| Enele Malele | Fiji | FB | 26/09/90 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Lepani Raiyala | Fiji | FB | 03/05/88 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
| Apisalome Waqatabu | Fiji | FB | 21/09/84 | Fijian Drua | NRC | A |
Samoa (42)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Jarred Adams | New Zealand | LH | 26/09/95 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| James Lay | New Zealand | LH | 16/12/93 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Feta Luamanu | New Zealand | LH | 23/06/94 | Melbourne Rising | NRC | |
| Howard Sililoto | New Zealand | LH | 19/04/90 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | A |
| TP Luteru | New Zealand | HK | 18/02/96 | Canberra Vikings | NRC | |
| Valentine Meachen | New Zealand | HK | 30/10/89 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | A |
| Ray Niuia | New Zealand | HK | 19/06/91 | Tasman | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Leif Schwenke | New Zealand | HK | 15/10/94 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Sebastian Siataga | New Zealand | HK | 27/01/93 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Gafatasi Su'a | New Zealand | HK | 21/01/92 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | A |
| Michael Ala'alatoa | Australia | TH | 28/08/91 | Manawatu | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Donald Brighouse | New Zealand | TH | 29/03/93 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Marco Fepulea'i | New Zealand | TH | 25/04/95 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Hisa Sasagi | New Zealand | TH | 29/06/87 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Mike Tamoaieta | New Zealand | TH | 06/07/95 | North Harbour | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Kalolo Tuiloma | New Zealand | TH | 24/06/90 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Tietie Tuimauga | Samoa | TH | 05/08/93 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | A |
| Kane Leaupepe | New Zealand | LK | 03/12/92 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Fa'atiga Lemalu | New Zealand | LK | 17/04/89 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Ben Nee Nee | New Zealand | LK | 12/05/93 | North Harbour | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Kane Thompson | New Zealand | LK | 09/01/82 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Presley Tufuga | New Zealand | LK | 14/03/91 | Southland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | A |
| Caleb Faalili | New Zealand | FL | 02/10/98 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Greg Foe | New Zealand | FL | 17/12/91 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Savelio Ropati | New Zealand | FL | 05/01/93 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | 7s |
| Fa'alemiga Selesele | Samoa | FL | 28/02/89 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Henry Stowers | New Zealand | FL | 03/03/95 | Western Force | NRC | A |
| Galu Taufale | New Zealand | FL | 17/03/87 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Nuku Swerling | New Zealand | N8 | 08/08/93 | Queensland Country | NRC | |
| Melani Matavao | Samoa | SH | 19/11/95 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Josh Ioane | New Zealand | FH | 11/07/95 | Otago | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| AJ Alatimu | New Zealand | CT | 25/03/93 | Western Force | NRC | Int'l |
| Stacey Ili | New Zealand | CT | 11/05/91 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Rodney Iona | Australia | CT | 17/08/91 | Western Force | NRC | Int'l |
| Tumua Manu | Samoa | CT | 18/04/93 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Pepesana Patafilo | New Zealand | CT | 29/05/96 | Waikato | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| George Pisi | New Zealand | CT | 29/06/86 | Western Force | NRC | Int'l |
| Henry Taefu | Australia | CT | 02/04/93 | Western Force | NRC | Int'l |
| Losi Filipo | New Zealand | WG | 29/12/97 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Melani Nanai | Samoa | WG | 08/03/93 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| JJ Taulagi | New Zealand | FB | 18/06/93 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | Int'l |
| Chase Tiatia | New Zealand | FB | 14/10/95 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship |
Tonga (21)| Name | Trained | Pos. | DOB | Club | League | Cap |
| Tolu Fahamokioa | New Zealand | LH | 05/05/91 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Vunipola Fifita | Tonga | LH | 28/02/96 | Canberra Vikings | NRC | |
| Sione Taula | Tonga | LH | 08/06/85 | Canberra Vikings | NRC | A |
| Samisoni Taukei'aho | Tonga | HK | 08/08/97 | Waikato | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Mahe Vailanu | Tonga | HK | 10/01/97 | NSW Country Eagles | NRC | |
| Siate Tokolahi | Tonga | TH | 16/03/92 | Canterbury | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Taniela Tupou | Tonga | TH | 13/05/96 | Queensland Country | NRC | Int'l |
| Pasi Uluilakepa | Tonga | TH | 18/01/99 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Sam Ulufonua | New Zealand | LK | 03/01/96 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Vaea Fifita | Tonga | FL | 17/06/92 | Wellington | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Zane Kapeli | New Zealand | FL | 28/09/92 | Bay of Plenty | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Fotu Lokotui | Tonga | FL | 19/03/92 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Solomone Funaki | Tonga | FL | 25/04/94 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Shannon Frizell | Tonga | N8 | 11/02/94 | Tasman | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Bill Fukofuka | Tonga | N8 | 22/04/95 | Southland | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Viliami Taulani | Tonga | N8 | 17/01/97 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Folau Fakatava | Tonga | SH | 16/12/99 | Hawke's Bay | Mitre 10 Cup Championship | |
| Leon Fukofuka | New Zealand | SH | 08/09/94 | Auckland | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Siaosi Nginingini | Tonga | SH | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | ||
| Latiume Fosita | New Zealand | FH | 25/07/92 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Sione Fifita | Tonga | WG | 17/04/90 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Fetuli Paea | Tonga | WG | 16/08/94 | Tasman | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |
| Afa Pakalani | New Zealand | WG | 02/08/89 | NSW Country Eagles | NRC | Int'l |
| Latu Vaeno | Tonga | WG | 05/01/95 | Taranaki | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | |
| Kali Hala | New Zealand | FB | 06/03/91 | Counties Manukau | Mitre 10 Cup Premiership | Int'l |