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2008 Pacific Islanders rugby union tour of Europe

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The 2008 Pacific Islanders rugby union tour of Europe was a series of test matches played by the Pacific Islanders team in England, France, and Italy during November 2008.

The team lost the first two test matches against England and France, but won the final test against Italy.

The head coach for the tour was former Tongan player Quddus Fielea, after Ilivasi Tabua withdrew from the tour. The captain for the tour was Fijian Mosese Rauluni while the vice-captain was Tongan Nili Latu.

Squad

Two further players were originally included in the squad Sireli Bobo and Soane Tongaʻuiha; Bobo later became unavailable, and Tongaʻuiha withdrew from the tour.

Results

England

Con: Cipriani (4) Pen: Cipriani (2) Con: Hola Pen: Hola, Bai

FH	22	Toby Flood

CE	22	Epi Taione

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France

Con: Skrela (4) Pen: Skrela (3) Pen: Bai (4)

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Italy

Mauro Bergamasco 65' c Con: Marcato (2) Pen: Marcato 6' Ratuvou 40' c Con: Bai (2) Pen: Bai 18', 42'

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