The July Test matches will be held at Apia Park, with Manu Samoa facing Italy on July 5 and Spain on July 13. These tests will also serve as the kickoff for preparations for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup in August.
“Congratulations to Head Coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger, our Team of Selectors, and our Coaching Team for their first selection of Manu Samoa for 2024. In the July Test Series, we are excited to welcome back, Italy and Spain, to Samoa. We look forward to seeing our Manu Samoa play its first test at Apia Park.”
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai
“I’m excited about the task ahead and assembling our first squad to play our initial two tests at home. These matches will provide valuable insights into our future strategies. Hosting Italy, one of the top Tier 1 nations in the world, is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and bring rugby back to our people.”
Manu Samoa Head Coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger
Manu Samoa Squad – July Test Series 2024
| Name | Villages | Club | |
| 1 | Lolani FALEIVA* | Vaitele-uta & Tiavea-taiG | Hawkes Bay, NZ |
| 2 | Marco FEPULEAI | Matautu-uta & Alamagoto | Colomiers Rugby, France |
| 3 | Tietie TUIMAUGA | Faala, Palauli & Fagafau | Montullan RC, France |
| 4 | Kalolo TUILOMA | Sapunaoa & Lalovaea | Gordon Highlander, Australia |
| 5 | Aki SEIULI | Pata, Falelatai & Sapunaoa | Dragons, Wales |
| 6 | Sama MALOLO | Vaisala & Matautu-uta | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 7 | Andrew TUALA | Sapapalii & Savaia, Lefaga | Houston SaberCats, USA |
| 8 | JP SAUNI | Moataa & Vailele | Endeavour Hills Rugby, Australia |
| 9 | Michael CURRY | Faatoia & Taufusi | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 10 | Samuel SLADE | Sapunaoa & Vailoa, Palauli | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 11 | Senio TOLEAFOA | Fasitoo-tai & Nofoalii | USON Nevers Rugby, France |
| 12 | Benjamin Petaia NEE-NEE | Lalomanu & Malifa | Kamashi, Japan |
| 13 | Theodore MCFARLAND | Moamoa & Salelologa | Saracens, England |
| 14 | Murphy TARAMAI* | Saoluafata & Toamua | Shimizu Blue Sharks, Japan |
| 15 | Izaiha MOORE-AIONO* | Lepale, Fasitoo-uta & Vaiala | Northampton Saints, England |
| 16 | Olajuwon NOA | Vaiusu & Safotu | Nola Gold, USA |
| 17 | Iakopo MAPU | Faleula & Vaitele-fou | Hawkes Bay, NZ |
| 18 | Fred TUILAGI* | Saleufi & Fatausi | Marist St. Joseph’s, Samoa |
| 19 | Melani MATAVAO | Fasitoo-uta & Laulii | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 20 | Jonathan TAUMATEINE | Nofoalii & Satapuala | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 21 | Ereatara ENARI | Nofoalii & Vaiala | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 22 | Afa MOLELI* | Savaia, Lefaga & Sagone | Auckland University, NZ |
| 23 | D’Angelo LEUILA | Gataivai & Fagalii | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 24 | Duncan PAIA’UA | Mutiatele & Satupaitea | Toulon, France |
| 25 | Danny TOALA | Faleasiu & Lotofaga | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 26 | Stacey ILI | Satapuala & Fasitoo-uta | Hawkes Bay, NZ |
| 27 | Sebastian VISINIA* | Afega & Lufilufi | Counties Manukau, NZ |
| 28 | Alapati LEIUA | Malie & Patamea | Shizuoka Blue Revs, Japan |
| 29 | Pisi LEILUA* | Safa’atoa, Lefaga & Siusega | Northland, NZ |
| 30 | Nigel AH WONG | Alafua & Vaiusu | Moana Pasifika, NZ |
| 31 | Owen NIUE FETU* | Taga & Gataivai | Laumua o Tumua Afega, Samoa |
| 32 | Tomasi ALOSIO | Levi, Saleimoa & Falefa | Anthem Rugby Carolina, USA |
| *Denotes Potetial Test Debutant | |||
FACTS ABOUT CURRENT SQUAD
- Eight (8) Potential Debutants Selected in the Squad
- Three (3) Players selected from Manuma Samoa
- Nine (9) Players selected from Moana Pasifika
PLAYERS NOT CONSIDERED DUE TO INJURIES | UNAVAILABILITY
- Jordan Lay
- James Lay
- Donald Brighouse
- Suetena Asomua
- Miracle Failagi
- Taleni Seu
- Rodney Yona
- Jacob Umaga
- Tumua Manu
- Henry Taefu
- Neria Fomai
- Pepesana Patafilo
