Manu Samoa Head Coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger, has named the Manu Samoa team to face Spain. Mase and his management have made five changes to the 23-lineup. Murphy Taramai will debut at openside flanker, and Owen Niue will start on the wing. Melani Matavao will start at halfback, with Ereatara Enari coming in on the bench. Stacey Ili will start at center, while Pisi Leilua will debut from the bench.
This is the second test under Mase Mahonri Schwalger’s tenure, and the team has been preparing well, coming off a solid win last week over Tier 1 opponents, Italy.
Manu Samoa vs Spain
Saturday 13th July 2024
Apia Park International Stadium
STARTING XV
- Aki Seiuli (3)
- Sama Malolo (8)
- Marco Fepulea’i (1)
- Benjamin Petaia Nee-Nee (4)
- Samuel Slade (6)
- Theo McFarland (12)
- Murphy Taramai*
- Olajuwon Noa (4)
- Melani Matavao (16)
- Alai D’angelo Leuila (24)
- Nigel Ah Wong (12)
- Danny Toala (12)
- Stacey Ili (6)
- Owen Niue Fetu*
- Duncan Paia’aua (11)
RESERVES
- Andrew Tuala (2)
- Tietie Tuimauga (4)
- Lolani Faleiva (1)
- Michael Curry (4)
- Iakopo Mapu (2)
- Ereatara Enari (8)
- Afa Moleli (1)
- Pisi Leilua *
MANAGEMENT
- Mase Mahonri Schwaleger Head Coach
- Census Johnston Forwards Coach
- Kane Thompson Defence Coach
- Lemalu Tusiata Pisi Backs Coach
- Tuilagi Alesana Tuilagi Contact Skills Coach
- Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua Leadership and Mentorship
- Moti Ian Tuputala Performance Analysts
- Shaun Curry Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Ben Pollard Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Tuiloma Walter Imo Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Phillipa Masoe Lead Physiotherapist
- Tuisafia Dr Shaun Mauiliu Team Doctor
- Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun General Manager
- Su’a Hesed Ieremia Team Manager
