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MANU SAMOA RUGBY WORLD CUP 2007

TOUR REPORT 18

Date 24 September 2007

LA’AULI NAMES TEAM FOR U.S.A

PARIS, 24 September - Samoa head coach La’auli Michael Jones has announced his team to play in their final IRB Rugby World Cup Pool A match against USA at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint Etienne on Wednesday.

Following the suspension of Brian Lima for three weeks, Elvis Seveali'I has been confirmed at inside centre with Lolo Lui wearing the number 22 jersey on the bench.

Samoa team:

1 Kas Lealamanua
2 Mahonri Schwalger
3 Census Johnston
4 Leo Lafaiali'I
5 Kane Thompson
6 Semo Sititi (c)
7 Justin Purdie
8 Alfie Vaeluaga
9 Junior Polu
10 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu
11 Alesana Tuilagi
12 Elvis Seveali'I
13 Seilala Mapusua
14 Lome Fa'atau
15 Loki Crichton

Replacements:

16 Silao Vaisola Sefo
17 Naama Leleimalefaga
18 Joe Tekori
19 Ulia Ulia
20 Steve So'oialo
21 David Lemi
22 Lolo Lui