Manu Samoa coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has rung in changes for this Saturday’s clash against Tonga.

Charlie Faumuina, Sama Malolo and captain Michael Alaalatoa form the front row. Chris Vui and Brian Alainu’uese have been given the nod to start as locks.

Moana Pasifika Rookie of the Year, Miracle Fai’ilagi get his first start for Manu Samoa at blindside flanks while partnering him on the openside is veteran Jack Lam and Steven Luatua is at number eight.

Jonathan Taumateine starts at halfback while Alai D’Angelo Leuila is at flyhalf. Ed Fidow is on the blindside wing with Nigel Ah Wong on the openside.

Duncan Paia’aua and Ulupano Junior Seuteni have been named as centres while the powerhouse Tim Nanai-Williams is at fullback.

On the bench are Luteru Tolai, Titi Lamositele, Paul Alo-Emile, Theodore McFarland, Fritz Lee, Melani Matavao, Christian Lealiifano and Neria Foma’i.