Manu Samoa's coach Seilala Mapuusa has named their official 32-man Rugby World Cup squad for France, with one player yet to be named.
It’s arguably the strongest Samoa World Cup squad of the professional era. Bristol’s Chris Vui and Leinster’s Michael Alaalatoa were named co-captains of the squad, while three former New Zealand internationals, fly-half Lima Sopoaga, flanker Steven Luatua and prop Charlie Faumuina were included. Also included is flyhalf Christian Leali'ifano who represented Australia at the 2019 World Cup.
Samoa World Cup squad:
Backs: Neria Foma'i, Alai D'Angelo Leuila, Nigel Ah Wong, Ben Lam, Ed Fidow, Tumua Manu, Danny Toala, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Duncan Paia'aua, Lima Sopoaga, Christian Leali'ifano, Jonathan Taumateine, Ereatara Enari, Melani Matavao.
Forwards: Fritz Lee, So'otala Fa'aso'o, Jordan Taufua, Alamanda Motuga, Miracle Fai'ilagi, Steven Luatua, Taleni Seu, Chris Vui (co-capt), Sam Slade, Theo McFarland, Brian Alainu'uese, Charlie Faumuina, Paul Alo-Emile, Michael Alaalatoa (co-capt), Jordan Lay, Seilala Lam, Sama Malolo, Luteru Tolai.