Manusina Squad named to play Australia A & World Rugby WXV3

Apia, Samoa – 12 September 2024 – Manusina Head Coach, Mataafa Lauaki Ramsey Tomokino, has named the Manusina squad for the World Rugby WXV3 tournament in Dubai on 27th September to 13th October 2024; and the match against Australia A next week on Monday 16th September 2024 at Apia Park Stadium.

Mataafa and his management have selected 5 new names in their 30 player squad. Selection was affected due to a heavy toll of injuries sustained by 10 players.

Manusina kick start their campaign in preparation towards the WXV3 with a match against Australia A on Monday 16th September 2024 at Apia Park Stadium, Samoa.

This will be the Manusina’s first home game in Samoa since 2009.

The match kicks off at 3.00pm Monday 16th September 2024 at Apia Park Stadium.

Manusina Squad

1. Ana-Marie AFUIE – Falefa, Luatuanu’u, Vailele Sunnybank RFC, Brisbane, AUS
2. Denise AIOLUPOTEA – Samauga MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ
3. Tietie (Tee) AIOLUPOTEA – Neiafu, Falelima MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ
4. Utumalama ATONIO – Lotopa Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau, NZ
5. France BLOOMFIELD – Afega, Magiagi, Lotofaga College Rifles RFC, Auckland, NZ
6. Tyra BOYSEN AUIMATAGI – Malie, Faleula, Utualii, Northern Panthers RFUC, AUS
7. Lutia COL AUMUA – Salani Falealili No Idea, Samoa
8. Drenna FALANIKO – Tafitioala Petone RFC, Wellington, NZ
9. Joanna FANENE LOLO – Lalomalava, Neiafu Marist Old boys, Auckland, NZ
10. Linda FIAFIA – Magiagi, Salelologa No Idea, Samoa
11. Avau Valentina FILIMAUA – Faga, Manono, Sapapalii Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ
12. Soloi Ruby FINAU – Safa’atoa Lefaga, Salailua University of Queensland, AUS
13. Nina FOAESE – Vailoa Faleata Norths RFC, Wellington, NZ
14. Tori IOSEFO – Satalo, Leulumoega MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ
15. Davina LASINI – Tafitioala, Faleasiu Brothers RFC, Brisbane, AUS
16. Saelua LEAULA – Siusega, Salamumu, Faiaai No Idea, Samoa
17. Cathy Uluulumatafolau LEUTA – Salani, Faleasiu Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau,
18. Fa’asua MAKISI – Falealupo Oriental Rongotai, Wellington, NZ
19. Ana MAMEA – Matautu Lefaga, Vaiala Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau NZ
20. Sydney NIUPULUSU – Vaitoomuli, Tiavea, Utualii Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, AUS
21. Easter SAVELIO – Vailoa Palauli, Saleaula, Saleufi, Safotu Tuggeranong Vikings AUS
22. Angel SCHWENCKE – Moata’a, Avao, Vaiala, Saluafata Petone RFC, Wellington, NZ
23. Machiko SILILA F FEPULEAI – Vailele, Malie, Aleipata Easts RUC, Brisbane, AUS
24. Cassie SIATAGA – Magiagi, Tanugamanono Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ
25. Ana Lise SIO – Solosolo, Aai o Niue, Vaiala, Falealupo Tuggeranong Vikings, AUS
26. Sui TAUASA PAUARAISA – Foailalo Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ
27. Ti TAUASOSI – Sapapalii, Lefaga, Aleipata Marist Old Boys, Auckland, NZ
28. Harmony VATAU – Salailua, Salelavalu Endeavour Hills, Melbourne,AUS
29. Moega WRIGHT – Leauva’a Sunnybank RFC, Brisbane, AUS
30. Karla WRIGHT AKELI – Saleufi, Vaiusu Ponsonby Fillies, Auckland, NZ

Non-Travelling Reserves
31. Michelle CURRY – Vaoala, Faatoia, Taufusi Wests, Brisbane Australia
32. Hasting LEIATAUA – Manono Tai Valley RFC, Hong Kong
33. Paige MISKY – Samatau, Iva, Moata’a, Saleaumua Northern United, Wellington NZ

Unavailable/Injury
1. Allison Futialo
2. Olalini Tafoulua
3. Teuila Pritchard
4. Zophornia Setu
5. Sinead Ryder
6. Jackie Patea-Fereti
7. Glory Aiono
8. Jackie Aiono
9. Philomena Petaia
10. Sosoli Talawadua