Manu Samoa 7s Head Coach, Muliagatele Fata Brian Lima, has officially announced the squad to represent Samoa in the upcoming Hong Kong 7’s Leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023-2024 at Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong this weekend 5th to 7th April 2024.
Samoa is in Pool C, alongside Ireland, Spain and South Africa. Manu Samoa 7s will kick off their campaign on Friday 5th April at 4:16pm against Spain (Samoan local time).
The lineup introduces a promising youngster set to potentially make his debut this weekend: Jeff Levy (Vaimoso). Additionally, the team welcomes back Tuna Tuitama (Laumua o Tumua Afega) who is available for selection and allowed from his current Moana Pasifika commitments. Also Malakesi Masefau makes his return into the squad.
Vaovasa Afa Su’a is ruled out due to an illness, while Steve Onosai, Paul Scanlan and Taunuu Niulevaea are ruled out due to injuries sustained in Vancouver & LA 7s.
MANU SAMOA 7S SQUAD:
| Name | Club | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| UAINA TUI SIONE | Tama Uli Salelologa | Faala Palauli & Saleimoa |
| MOTU OPETAI | Siumu | Siumu & Leauvaa |
| DAN PATELESIO | Marist St Joseph’s | Tufulele & Fusi Saluafata |
| FAAFOI FALANIKO | Tepatasi | Lotopue & Salelesi |
| JEFF LEVY * | Vaimoso | Vaimoso & Mulifanua |
| MALAKESI MASEFAU | Tepatasi | Malaela & Lotopue |
| BJ TELEFONI LIMA | Marist St. Joseph’s | Letogo & Sapunaoa |
| DES SEPULONA FAOA | Tama Uli Salelologa | Tuanai & Faleula |
| TOM MAIAVA | Marist St Joseph’s | Salailua & Sinamoga |
| NEUELI LEITUFIA | Laulii Lions | Laulii & Sapapalii |
| ELISAPETA ALOFIPO | Tama Uli Salelologa | Saleaula & Salelologa |
| TUNA TUITAMA | Laumua o Tumua Afega | Mulifanua & Faleasiu |
| PAUL ETI ALESANA-SLATER | Laulii Lions | Lalomalava & Laulii |
| Name | Position | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| MULIAGATELE FATA BRIAN LIMA | Head Coach | Letogo, Afega & Avao |
| TAUSA FAAMOE FAAMAONI LALOMILO | Assistant Coach | Safotu, Falefa, Leusoalii & Sinamoga |
| TUALA LEAEGA PAT LEOTA | Team Manager | Leauvaa, Lotofaga, Faleula, Gautavai & Sili |
| JUNIOR NARAYAN | Analyst | Poutasi Falealili, Vaivase & Sinamoga |
| NATHEN FOULAGI | Physiotherapist | Fasitoo Tai |
Note:
* – Denotes New Cap
** – Denotes Returning player from injury
C – Captain
