Manu Samoa have made two changes in the tight five for their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Ireland in Fukuoka on Saturday.
Logovi'i Mulipola is one of two changes to Samoa's starting fifteen. Photo: AFP
Logovi'i Mulipola replaces Jordan Lay at loosehead prop, with coach Steve Jackson expecting a fierce battle up front against the Irish.
"We thought Jordan Lay played extremely well against Japan but we've gone for Logovi'i Mulipola this week to just give that little bit of certainty at scrum time," he said.
"Jordan is fantastic around the field and we'll probably give away a little in that area but we just want to make sure our set piece is strong and solid."
In the only other change to the starting fifteen, Teofilo Paulo reclaims his starting spot in the second row.
"Teofilo Paulo has come in for Pilula Fa'asalele, who will drop to the bench," Jackson said.
"But that's just about the need to have some height through our line-out to be able to compete with Ireland's height and to have an out and out lock partnering Kane Le'aupepe just gives us that good balance in our set piece - especially at scrum time."
Teofilo Paulo also started against Ireland in 2013. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The back-line remains unchanged from their previous match against Japan and Jackson said he wanted to reward a series of good performances.
"I think UJ Seuteni is starting to prove that he's an international first five and I think he showed that against Japan and then he transitioned to fullback," he said.
Steve Jackson has been impressed by UJ Seuteni. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
"Henry Taefu took over the kicking duties last week and the performance that he put in was massive - so it's good to have that consistency in the back line."
Taefu has started every match in Japan for the Manu and says there's no reason they can't end their tournament on a high.
"We're looking for the win. Obviously that's what we came to try and win every game.
"Obviously the results haven't gone our way but the goal is still the same. Japan beat Ireland so we are capable of doing that as well," Taefu said.
Henry Taefu has started all four pool games for Samoa at the World Cup. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Meanwhile Ireland have make 11 changes from the starting fifteen that beat Russia 35-0, with Tadhg Beirne, Jonny Sexton, Bundee Aki and Keith Earls the only four survivors.
Ireland prevailed 40-9 when they last played Samoa in November 2013 and a win on Saturday would be enough to secure their place in the quarter finals.
Samoa squad:
1. Logovi'i Mulipola, 2. Seilala Lam, 3. Michael Alaalatoa, 4. Teofilo Paulo, 5. Kane Le'aupepe, 6. Chris Vui, 7. TJ Ioane, 8. Jack Lam (c), 9. Dwayne Polataivao, 10. UJ Seuteni, 11. Ed Fidow, 12. Henry Taefu, 13. Alapati Leiua, 14. Ah See Tuala, 15. Tim Nanai-Williams. Reserves 16. Ray Niuia,17. Paul Alo-Emile, 18. Jordan Lay, 19. Piula Fa'asalele, 20. Josh Tyrell, 21. Pele Cowley, 22. Tusi Pisi, 23. Kieron Fonotia.
Ireland squad:
1. Cian Healy, 2. Rory Best (c), 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Iain Henderson, 5. James Ryan,
6. Tadhg Beirne, 7. Josh Van der Flier, 8. CJ Stander, 9. Conor Murray, 10. Johnny Sexton,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Bundee Aki, 13. Robbie Henshaw, 14. Keith Earls, 15. Jordan Larmour. Reserves: 16. Niall Scannell, 17. Dave Kilcoyne, 18. Andrew Porter, 19. Jean Kleyn, 20. Peter O'Mahony, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Joey Carbery, 23. Andrew Conway.