𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐁𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Head Coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi has named the Manu Samoa squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, featuring a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent ahead of Samoa’s July campaign.

The squad will represent Samoa in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, with matches against Hong Kong China, Georgia and Romania scheduled throughout July.

Six players are in line to make their Manu Samoa debut, with players competing professionally from Samoa’s domestic NPC, across to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, France and the United Kingdom,

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐢 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐢:

“I’m thrilled to announce our 32 warriors for the Nations Cup, a team that embodies the spirit and strength of Samoa. These men, a blend of experience and fresh talent, carry the hopes of our nation, and as we embark on this journey, we ask for your unwavering support and prayers to fuel our determination.”

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐒𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐧:

“On behalf of the Board and Management of Lakapi Samoa, I congratulate all players selected and thank their families, clubs, provinces, and professional teams for their continued support. Representing Manu Samoa is a privilege that carries the hopes and pride of our people both at home and around the world. We have every confidence in our coaches, management, and players as they prepare for this campaign. We encourage all Samoans to get behind the team and support them throughout the tournament.”

𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃 – 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐁𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Aki Seiuli – Burton Rugby Football Club, UK

Titi Lamositele – Harlequins, UK

Jeff Toomaga-Allen – Queensland Reds, Australia

Marco Fepuleai – Mont-de-Marsan, France

Jarred Adams – Pukekohe Rugby Club, New Zealand

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia* – Waikato NPC, New Zealand

Ritchie Asiata* – Queensland Reds, Australia

Pita Anae Ah-Sue – Hautapu Sports Club Waikato, New Zealand

Taeaoelia Pomale Time* – Northshore Rugby Club, New Zealand

Michael Curry – Takapuna Rugby Club, New Zealand

Samuel Slade – Sayama Secom, Japan

Benjamin Petaia Nee-Nee – Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves, Japan

Alamanda Motuga – Ardmore Marist, New Zealand

Niko Jones – Moana Pasifika, New Zealand

Miracle Faiilagi – Moana Pasifika, New Zealand

Abraham Papalii – Castres Olympique, France

Iakopo Mapu – Stade Francais, France

Connor Tupai – Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, Australia

Joel Lam – Moana Pasifika, New Zealand

Ereatara Enari – Hurricanes, New Zealand

AJ Alatimu – Chiefs, New Zealand

Rodney Iona – Two Blues, Australia

Peter Umaga-Jensen* – Kintetsu, Japan

Faletoi Peni – Moana Pasifika, New Zealand

D’Angelo Leuila – Waikato NPC, New Zealand

Duncan Paia’aua – Marseille Rugby, France

Va’afauese Apelu Maliko – Rugby Club Suresnois, France

Tuna Tuitama – Moana Pasifika, New Zealand

Latrell Ah Kiong – Two Blues, Australia

Warren Solomona* – Falealili, Samoa

Taunuu Niulevaea* – A’ana, Samoa

Elisapeta Alofipo – Fa’asaleleaga, Samoa

* 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐗𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 – 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐁𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚 𝐯 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚

Saturday 4 July

Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, Chile

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚 𝐯 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚

Saturday 11 July

Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, Chile

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚 𝐯 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚

Saturday 18 July

Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, Uruguay