The long serving Chairman of Lakapi Samoa, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has been re-elected to the helm of the code's governing body for another four years. 

This was revealed in a statement released by Lakapi Samoa on Thursday night after a special meeting held on the same day.

The statement was issued by Lakapi Samoa after it convened its Annual General Meeting on 24 November 2022 where they appointed a new Board of Directors. 

Former Manu Samoa coach and the M.P. for Aleipata-itupa-i-Lalo, Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua and the MP for Safata No.1 Lea'ana Ronnie Posini have been elected as Upolu Sub-Union representatives on the Board of Directors. 

Following its A.G.M. Lakapi Samoa also elected two more directors to fill the vacancies of "independent appointed directors."

"The decision from the Vetting Committee deliberations, selected Faumuina Margaret Godinet-Crichton as the finance appointed director, Matafeo George Latu was selected as the commercial appointed director," the statement reads. "The two appointed directors will serve a four year term."

The Chairman and Executive members of Lakapi Samoa also extended their gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors for their commitment and work in the previous years. 

The exiting members include Afamasaga Rico Tupa'i, Tuiloma Sina Retzlaff (Finance), the two Upolu Sub-Union representatives, Fata Pito Malifa (Apia Union) and Fa’alogo Kapeli Fa’alogo (Siumu).

Chairman Tuilaepa was quoted saying that he was delighted to have been chosen again to be the Chair of the developments of rugby union in Samoa. 

“I am delighted and hugely challenged by the confidence entrusted by the Board to continue on the role of Chairman, working closely with the new Directors and the Management team to guide our Union through the next phase of its journey”. 

“2023 is a massive year ahead with Rugby World Cup as an immediate focus but also remain firm on continuing our Board’s strategic plans in growing and strengthening our teams, growing our commercial portfolio to assist ease our financial tension moving forward”.