Manu Samoa Head Coach Tusi Pisi has named his side to take on the Ikale Tahi in Nuku’alofa this weekend.
Pisi has named three debutants to come off the bench in Joel Lam, Bradley Amituania and Jarred Adams.
All three bring a vast of experience with Lam and Amituanai bringing Super Rugby experience.
Lam has come through the Crusaders pathways and Amituanai the Waratahs system.
Adams himself has been a journey playing his rugby previously in New Zealand’s NPC, Japans League One and currently in America’s MLR.
Tusi Pisi’s bench also includes the handy Rodney Iona to cover the first five position and Tama Uli’s very own Elisapeta Alofipo as back three coverage.
Captain Theo McFarland will start in the open-side flanker jersey making way for Taleni Seu at blind side flanker and powerhouse Iakopo Mapu at No8.
Local hero Melani Matavao will bark orders from halfback while AJ Alatimu of the Houston Sabercats will steer the ship at first-five.
Melani Nanai is brought into the side at outside-center and he’s partnered by the powerful Henry Taefu in the midfield.
Samoa will look to get their PNC campaign off to a hot start against the Ikale Tahi this weekend.
Kick off is Saturday 3pm (Samoa Time)
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