Manu Sina team announced

By Vaelei Von Dincklage 15 September 2024, 10:00PM

Manu Sina head coach, Ramsey Tomokino has announced his team that will be taking on the Australia A on Monday at Apia Park.

An ava ceremony was conducted at Tanoa Hotel on Saturday evening to welcome the Australia A to Samoa. It is a Samoan tradition that marks the welcoming of any guests to the country.

Manu Sina also had the chance to visit the Head of State Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II and his wife to seek his blessings for the upcoming match. They also attended a church service at the Congregational Christian Church Samoa at Vaiala.

Here is your Manu Sina team that will be taking on Australia A on Monday,

In the front row are Denise Aiolupotea, Angel Schwencke, Ti Tauasosi, Ana Mamea, Avau Filimaua, Uluulumatafolau Leuta, and Tori Iosefo. 

The locks are Easter Savelio, Sydney Niupulusu-Siale, Ana-Lise Sio, and Moega Wright. 

Utumalama Atonio, Sui Pauaraisa, Machiko Fepuleai, Nina Foaese, and Joanna Fanene Lolo. Inside Backs are France Bloomfield, Saelua Leaula, Ana Afute, Harmony Vatau, and Cassie Siataga are the loose forwards.

For the midfield, Ramsey has selected Ruby Finau, Faasua Makisi, and Tyra Boysen Auimatagi for it. 

Lutia Col Aumua, Tietie Aiolupotea, Linda Fiafia, Karla Wright-Akeli, Davina Lasini, and Drenna Falaniko make up the backline. Their non-travelling reserves are Michelle Curry, Paige Misky, and Hasting Leiataua.

There are five possible potential debutants for Samoa.  

This will be Manu Sina's first match since 2009. 




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By Vaelei Von Dincklage 15 September 2024, 10:00PM
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