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MANU SAMOA RUGBY WORLD CUP 2007

TOUR REPORT 9

Date 18 September 2007

Fosi added to Manu Samoa squad

Fosi Pala'amo's Leeds Carnegie debut has been put on hold after the giant prop was called into the Samoan World Cup squad to replace injured prop, Justin Va’a.

The heavyweight front-rower, who tips the scales at 22st 12lbs, had been on stand-by for the M.anu Samoa. However, a number of injuries sustained by the Manu Samoa has seen him fly out to France to join his fellow countrymen in their preparations for Saturday's crucial match against England.

Name: Fosi Palaamo
Position: Prop
Born: New Zealand
City of Birth: Murupara
Date of Birth: 23/08/1976
Height: 189cm
Weight: 120 kg
School: Randwick Boys High School
Occupation: Professional Rugby Player
Club: Leeds Rugby Club, UK