Wednesday, July 08, 2015
10:46:01
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Joy in Apia ahead of first All Blacks test in Samoa
Prime News with John Campbell - First at 5:30
A beautiful morning here in Apia, as Samoa readies
for the long-awaited, much-anticipated clash between Manu Samoa and the All
Blacks
“All players would have received words of wisdom from your families,
friends and just about everyone you stand next to on the streets of Apia. You
will have to forgive us and our people for our enthusiasm. The message being conveyed in different ways
is the same: Do your utmost – play strong, play smart and win,” said the Prime
Minster.
#ManuSamoaVsAllBlacks
Manu Samoa selectors have announced a 27-man squad
for the team set to face the All Blacks today in Apia.
PLAYERS VILLAGES
Hookers:
Wayne Ole Avei Saleimoa, Leauvaa and Samata
Maatulimanu Leiataua
Manono
and Safune
Props:
Viliamu Afatia
Vaiala
Census Johnson Lalomanu
Anthony Perenise
Solosolo
and Fasitootai
Sakaria Taulafo
Asau and Malie
Locks:
Kane Thompson Apia
Teofilo Paulo Solosolo,
Faleapuna,Safune,Matatufu,
Saleaaumua
Iosefa Tekori Vailele
Faatiga Lemalu Lefaga, Faleasiu
Loose Forwards:
Alafoti Faosiliva Afega
Jack Lam Gataivai, Malie
Ofisa Trevarinus
(Captain) Malie
Maurie Faasavalu Falelatai, Safotu
TJ Ioane Vaie’e, Saleimoa
Halfbacks:
Khan Fotualii Faleapuna
Peleifofoga Cowley Vaigaga, Toamua
First
Five-Eighths:
Tusiata Pisi Toamua, Lefaga, Safata
Michael Stanley Vaigaga
Wings:
Alofa Alofa Tafitoala, Solosolo
Ken Pisi Toamua, Lefaga, Safata
Alesana Tuilagi Fatausi, Fogapoa
Midfielders:
Faialaga Afamasaga Fasitootai, Vailuutai
Johnny Leota Avao
Paul Perez Avao Vaigaga
Outside Backs:
Tim Nanai Williams Manono, Falelatai
Ah See Tuala Moamoa, Gataivai
G a m e O n
At 3pm (2pm NZT).
Where The match will kick off at Apia Park Samoa
Thanks for joining us today!
