Samoa A off to Fiji
The Samoa A Under-23 team departed the country on Monday for the World Rugby Pacific Challenge Cup in Fiji.
The team has finalised their 28-man squad to compete against Fiji Warriors, Junior Japan and Tonga A team in the coming weeks.
The team is coached by Manu Samoa Assistant Coach, Muliagatele Brian Lima, and is assisted by Nesetorio Johnny Schuster, with Potumoe Leavasa as the team Manager.
Manu Samoa Head Coach, Titimaea Tafua, is the Technical Advisor for the team.
Samoa will face host team, Fiji Warriors, for their first match this Friday at the A.N.Z. Stadium in Suva.
Samoa A Team
Donald Brighouse
Alofaaga Junior Sao
Howard Sililoto
Setu Enoka
Gafatasi Su’a
Noel Sanft
Tuaniu Tuaniu
Paul Tuaimalo
Presley Tufuga
Aukusitino Peato Ulugia
Iosefatu Mareko
Mikaele Tapili
Henry Stowers
Joe Fuimaono
Melani Matavao
Faalele Iosua
Pupi Ah See
Alai D’angelo D’angelo
Ricky Pauli Ene
William Doughlas Talataina-Mu
Sikoki Setu
Frank Tato
Tamahiri Gasolo
Taimua Junior Malielegaoi
Lucky Faasauvale
Mesala Suemalo
John Vaili
Ekenasio Fiso
Management
Head Coach:
Muliagatele Brian Lima
Team Manager: Potumoe Levasa
Physio: Akbar Bhamji
Assistant Coach:
Nesetorio Johnny Schuster
Technical Advisor:
Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua