The Samoa rugby selectors have named a wider training squad following the Samoa Tri Nation Series at Waitemata Rugby Club in Auckland, to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Rugby Cup in May and the Pacific Nations Cup in June this year.
The Manu Samoa head coach, Fuimaono Titi Tafua, says the availability of players and injuries is always a concern hence the need for a wider training squad to be selected.
The Rugby World Cup is only a few months away and such tournaments as the Samoa Tri Nation Series allows selectors the opportunity to see some new talents in action.
This year, Samoa Barbarian won the Senior Division, with New Zealand Samoa winning the U20 division and the Women's Division.
Players selected are required to contact their Samoa union representatives to confirm their availability.
HOOKERS
1.Andrew Williams SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,PNC,NHT
2.Silao Vaisola NZ
3.Scott Sio Australia
4..Ioane Ioane NZ 2009 STN
LOOSE HEAD PROPS
1. Logovii Mulipola SAMOA 2009 PRC,PNC,RWCQ,NHT
2. Ernest Skelton AUSTRALIA 2009 STN,PNC,RWCQ
3. James Afoa NZ
4. Siaosi Ott Iona SAMOA 2009 JWC
5. Simon Lemalu NZ
TIGHT HEAD PROPS
1. Lamarn Maa AUSTRALIA
2. Jeremiah Fatialofa NZ 2009 STN,NHT
3. Salafai Mika NZ
4. Roysiu Tolufale SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,PNC,NHT
5. Winni Atonio AUSTRALIA
TIGHT LOCK
1. Nifo Nifo AUSTRALIA 2009 STN,RWCQ
2. Vesi Luatua NZ
3. Ray Pese SAMOA 2009 JWC
4. Jonathan Farmer NZ
LOOSE LOCK
1. Junior Maninoa AUSTRALIA
2. Steve Luatua NZ
3. Nissan Aitiu SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC
4. Alex Heather NZ
5. Suti Tafua NZ
NO 6
1. taliilagi Leasuasu NZ
2. Misioka Timoteo SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,PNC,NHT
3. Rudal Aiono NZ
4. Ray Stowers AUSTRALIA
5. Afioae Maiava SAMOA 2009 7S
6. Paul Tuala AUSTRALIA
NO 7
1. Falemiga Selesele SAMOA 2009 JWC CAPTAIN, 7S
2. William Brame AUSTRALIA 2009 STN,PNC,RWCQ
3. Iopu Iopu NZ
4. Masefau Leuluniu NZ 2009 PRC,NPC
5. Douglas Asiata AUSTRALIA
NO 8
1. Richard Muagututia SAMOA 2008 JWC
2. Genesis Mamea NZ
3. Bruce Kaino NZ
4. Joe Tupe NZ
5. Fili Leato AUSTRALIA 1998 7S
6. Kalolo Tuiloma NZ
No 9
1. Notise Tauafao SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,PNC,NPC(NZ)
2. Tofaga Iese NZ 2008 PRC
3. Masi Tusitala AUSTRALIA
4. Nonu Suaausane NZ
NO 10
1. Roger Warren SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC
2. Jacob Samoa AUSTRALIA
3. Lolonese Talapusi SAMOA
4. Olano Epa NZ
5. Matt Farmer NZ
NO 12
1. Samasoni Moala SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC
2. Mike Lealalevaa NZ
3. Jason Roach NZ
4. Francis Tuigamala AUSTRALIA
NO 13
1. Jerry Meafou SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,7S(INJURY)
2. Doug Tausili NZ 2008 PRC
3. Fernando Asiata AUSTRALIA
4. David Masoe SAMOA 2008 JWC,2009STN,PRC
5. Alvin Smith NZ 2008 JWC,2009 STN
NO 14
1. Reynold Lilo NZ
2. Esera Lauina SAMOA 2009 STN,PRC,PNC,RWCQ,NPC(NZ)
3. Tom Timani AUSTRALIA
4. Wilson Silipa NZ
5. Faatoina Autagavaia SAMOA 2009 JWC
6. Michael Tava'e SAMOA 2009 PRC
7. Lupe Aii NZ
8. Roy Iosefa AUSTRALIA
NO 15
1. John Vui NZ
2. Luke Samoa AUSTRALIA
3. Fatu Fanolua SAMOA
4. Kyle Nuualiitia NZ