Samoa is sending the Manu Sina squad to the Oceania Sevens in Fiji this weekend with high hopes.

The team, coached by former Manu Samoa Sevens coach, Aveau Niko Palamo, have arrived in the Fiji to join the Manu Samoa Sevens for the tournament.

The squad is dominated by local based women that are playing rugby in Samoa with four from Australia and only one from New Zealand.

MANU SINA SQUAD

1. Talia Leu LEALAIAULOTO (NZ)

2. Christian PIO (AUS)

3. Tiana JONES (SAM)

4. Lalovi LEALAIAULOTU (AUS)

5. Masuiuimatamaalii TAUASA PAUARAISA (SAM)

6. Christina TAGALOA (AUS)

7. Leone Asoiva HIGGS (AUS)

8. Easter Isadorma Aimasi SAVELIO (SAM)

9. Apaula KERISIANO ENESI (SAM)

10. Maria Jacinta AUSA’I (SAM)

11. Sapina AUKUSITINO (SAM)

12. Tafale ROMA MALESI (SAM)

MANAGEMENT:

COACH: Aveau Niko Palamo

MANAGER: Filoi Fatima Eneliko