Samoan 30 Man Squad for France

[Burgs]

GO MANU SAMOA!!!

Samoa names squad

August 15, 2007

SAMOA has named its 30-man squad to contest the Rugby World Cup in France.
In addition they have also announced a backup squad of 17 in case of injuries to the first team.
Brian Lima makes a record 5th appearance at the Rugby World Cup.

Agence France-Presse

Samoa Squad

Forwards:

Justin Vaa, Census Johnston, Kasiano Lealamanua, Mahonri Schwalger, Donald Kerslake, Muliufi Salanoa, Silao Vaisola Sefo, Filipo Levi, Kane Thompson, Daniel Leo, Iosefa Tekori, Ulia Ulia, Henry Tuilagi, Siuleo Lafaialii, Justin Purdie, Semo Sititi (captain)

Backs:

Steve Sooialo, Junior Poluleuligaga, Loki Crichton, Lolo Lui, Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, Jerry Meafou, Anitelea Tuilagi, David Lemi, Seilala Maposua, Elvis Sevealii, Brian Pala Lima, Lome Faatau, Alesana Tuilagi, Gavin Willams

Club of Origin

Club/(Forward/Back)/Number

English Premier

Bristol (0+2) 2
Glasgow Warriors (1+1) 2
Leicester (1+1) 2
Bath (0+1) 1
Leeds Tykes (0+1) 1
London Irish (0+1) 1
London Wasps (1+0) 1
NEC Harlequins (0+1) 1
Sale Sharks (0+1) 1
Saracens (1+0) 1
Worcester (0+1) 1

France

Dax (1+0) 1

Super 14

Hurricanes (1+0) 1

NZ NPC

Auckland (1+0) 1
North Harbour (0+1) 1

Japan Pro

Docomo (1+0) 1
Ricoh (1+0) 1
Yokogawa Electric Corp (1+0) 1

NZ Club

Alhambra (1+0) 1
Ponsonby (0+1) 1
Wellington Lions (1+0) 1
Wests Roosters (1+0) 1

Samoan Club

Scopa (1+1) 2
Marist St Joseph (1+0) 1
Moataa (0+1) 1
Vaiala (1+0) 1

[Seldom]

Some old, some new ansd imports in the team this RWC, good to see a rounded mix o fhte team. Still big and hard hitting team, could rattle the northern hemisphere teams in the pool matches even in the quarters!!

TALOFA LAVA to all our Samoan bros!! GO MANU SAMOA