Our Manu Samoa Head Coach, Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has named the 23 players that will play this coming Saturday for the opener of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cups 2022 against Australia A at ANZ Stadium, Suva, Fiji.
The side will be captained by Michael Alaalatoa and will feature eight (8) new caps that will play for the first time for the Manu Samoa.
Manu Samoa vs Australia A
1. AKI SEIULI * – Pata, Falelatai | Sapunaoa
2. SEILALA LAM – Malie | Gataivai
3. MICHAEL ALAALATOA (C) – Fasitoouta | Matatufu
4. SAMUEL SLADE – Sapunaoa | Vailoa, Palauli
5. CHRIS VUI – Foailuga | Sasaai
6. OLAJUWON NOA – Safotu | Vaiusu
7. ALAMANDA MOTUGA – Sataoa | Saanapu
8. FRITZ LEE * – Solosolo | Vailele
9. EREATARA ENARI * – Vaiala | Nofoalii
10. RODNEY IONA – Pata, Falelatai | Iva
11. NIGEL AH WONG * – Alafua | Vaiusu
12. D’ANGELO LEUILA – Gataivai | Fagalii
13. NERIA FOMAI – Magiagi | Lepuiai, Manono-Tai
14. LOLAGI VISINIA * – Afega | Safaatoa, Lefaga
15. DANNY TOALA * – Lotofaga | Faleasiu
IMPACT
16. RAY NIUIA – Saipipi | Saanapu
17. ANDREW TUALA * – Lefaga | Sapapalii
18. MARCO FEPULEAI * – Matautu-Uta | Alamagoto
19. THEO MCFARLAND – Moamoa | Salelologa
20. HENRY TIME-STOWERS – Tafagamanu | Saleaumua
21. JACK LAM – Malie | Gataivai
22. JONATHAN TAUMATEINE – Nofoalii | Satapuala
23. HENRY TAEFU – Samatau | Siufaga, Falelatai
* – Denotes New Cap Debutant
FACTS ABOUT TEAM SELECTION
1. Head coach Vaovasamanaia first World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup campaign
2. Eight (8) new caps in the playing 23
3. Thirteen (13) Moana players featuring in the squad
