There is everything to play for this weekend when Fetu Samoa take on Fiji Bulikula in Auckland, with the winner to secure their spot in the next Rugby League World Cup.

Samoa booked their place in the play-off final after proving too strong for Tonga in their 30-16 victory, while Fiji overcame Cook Islands Moana to claim their opportunity to challenge for the coveted spot.

The Samoa side started strongly in their win, but had to stave off a concerted fightback from Tonga to hold on for their victory, with lock Sienna Lofipo putting in a shift with 15 carries for 107 metres, including crossing for a try.

For Fiji, winger Vitalina Naikore was the star, scoring a hat-trick in the 18-6 win to help the Bulikula pull away in the second half.

Both sides have plenty of NRLW experiences in their side, but Samoa have more in the key positions in the spine and have more club combinations, including Titans and Queensland teammates Lofipo and Evania Pelite.

Fetu Samoa: Jamie Soward has named the same 17 players who got the job done against Tonga for the important Rugby League World Cup play-off match against Fiji. Evania Pelite topped the metre count with 122 in her last game and returns at fullback, while captain Annetta-Claudia Nuuausala will lead the side from prop. There were no changes when the squad was trimmed 24 hours before kick-off.

Fiji Bulikula: Teenage Eels hooker Rory Muller has been promoted to the interchange after joining the Bulikula squad this week. Muller joins prop Sereana Maragi as the changes to the team which beat Cool Islands last weekend. Maragi come into the team at prop in place of Aliti Namoce for the historic clash against Fetu Samoa. Muller replaces Ema Rainima, who is the new 18th player. Skipper Talei Holmes will again start at lock in the No.18 jersey. Asenaca Diranuve remains in the 19-strong squad after it was culled on Friday.