Rugby
Five changes to Manu Samoa XV to play Spain
Editors Note: This story has been modified due to a factual error in the original. The error is regretted.
Apia, Samoa – 11 July 2024 – Manu Samoa Head Coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger, has made five changes to the 23-lineup to play Spain at Apia Park on Saturday.
Murphy Taramai will debut at openside flanker with Sevens speedstar Owen Niue to start on the wing.
Dynamo halfback Melani Matavao will start and partner with Alai D’angelo Leuila to direct play from behind the scrum 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
