Samoa name final squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
The Manu Samoa squad has been announced to represent the country in its ninth Rugby World Cup.
The Samoa Rugby Union still has one name to add to the list of players to travel to France for Rugby World Cup 2023, where they face pool matches against Chile, Argentina, Japan and England.
Forwards
Prop
Michael Alaalatoa (co-captain)
Paul Alo-Emile
Charlie Faumuina
James Lay
Jordan Lay
Hooker
Seilala Lam
Sama Malolo
Luteru Tolai
Second row
Brian Alainu'u'ese
Theodore McFarland
Taleni Junior Agaese Seu
Sam Slade
Sam Slade
Chris Vui (co-captain)
Flanker / Number 8
So'otala Fa'aso'o
Miracle Fai'ilagi
Fritz Lee
Steven Luatua
Alamanda Motuga
Sa Jordan Taufua
Backs
Scrum-half
Ereatara Sotiaki Enari
Melani Matavao
Jonathan Taumateine
Fly-half
Christian Leali'ifano
Alai D'Angelo Leuila
Alai D'Angelo Leuila
Lima Sopoaga
Centre
Tumua Manu
Duncan Paia'aua
Ulupano Junior Seuteni
Wing / full back
Nigel Ah Wong
Ed Fidow
Neria Foma'i
Ben Lam
Danny Toala