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Apia, Samoa \u2013 12 September 2024<\/strong> – 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This will be the Manusina\u2019s first home game in Samoa since 2009.<\/p>\n

The match kicks off at 3.00pm Monday 16th September 2024 at Apia Park Stadium.<\/p>\n

Manusina Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Ana-Marie AFUIE – Falefa, Luatuanu\u2019u, Vailele Sunnybank RFC, Brisbane, AUS<\/li>\n
  2. Denise AIOLUPOTEA – Samauga MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ<\/li>\n
  3. Tietie (Tee) AIOLUPOTEA – Neiafu, Falelima MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ<\/li>\n
  4. Utumalama ATONIO – Lotopa Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau, NZ<\/li>\n
  5. France BLOOMFIELD – Afega, Magiagi, Lotofaga College Rifles RFC, Auckland, NZ<\/li>\n
  6. Tyra BOYSEN AUIMATAGI – Malie, Faleula, Utualii, Northern Panthers RFUC, AUS<\/li>\n
  7. Lutia COL AUMUA – Salani Falealili No Idea, Samoa<\/li>\n
  8. Drenna FALANIKO – Tafitioala Petone RFC, Wellington, NZ<\/li>\n
  9. Joanna FANENE LOLO – Lalomalava, Neiafu Marist Old boys, Auckland, NZ<\/li>\n
  10. Linda FIAFIA – Magiagi, Salelologa No Idea, Samoa<\/li>\n
  11. Avau Valentina FILIMAUA – Faga, Manono, Sapapalii Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ<\/li>\n
  12. Soloi Ruby FINAU – Safa\u2019atoa Lefaga, Salailua University of Queensland, AUS<\/li>\n
  13. Nina FOAESE – Vailoa Faleata Norths RFC, Wellington, NZ<\/li>\n
  14. Tori IOSEFO – Satalo, Leulumoega MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay, NZ<\/li>\n
  15. Davina LASINI – Tafitioala, Faleasiu Brothers RFC, Brisbane, AUS<\/li>\n
  16. Saelua LEAULA – Siusega, Salamumu, Faiaai No Idea, Samoa<\/li>\n
  17. Cathy Uluulumatafolau LEUTA – Salani, Faleasiu Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau,<\/li>\n
  18. Fa\u2019asua MAKISI – Falealupo Oriental Rongotai, Wellington, NZ<\/li>\n
  19. Ana MAMEA – Matautu Lefaga, Vaiala Papatoetoe RFC, Counties Manukau NZ<\/li>\n
  20. Sydney NIUPULUSU – Vaitoomuli, Tiavea, Utualii Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, AUS<\/li>\n
  21. Easter SAVELIO – Vailoa Palauli, Saleaula, Saleufi, Safotu Tuggeranong Vikings AUS<\/li>\n
  22. Angel SCHWENCKE – Moata\u2019a, Avao, Vaiala, Saluafata Petone RFC, Wellington, NZ<\/li>\n
  23. Machiko SILILA F FEPULEAI – Vailele, Malie, Aleipata Easts RUC, Brisbane, AUS<\/li>\n
  24. Cassie SIATAGA – Magiagi, Tanugamanono Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ<\/li>\n
  25. Ana Lise SIO – Solosolo, Aai o Niue, Vaiala, Falealupo Tuggeranong Vikings, AUS<\/li>\n
  26. Sui TAUASA PAUARAISA – Foailalo Linwood RFC, Canterbury, NZ<\/li>\n
  27. Ti TAUASOSI – Sapapalii, Lefaga, Aleipata Marist Old Boys, Auckland, NZ<\/li>\n
  28. Harmony VATAU – Salailua, Salelavalu Endeavour Hills, Melbourne,AUS<\/li>\n
  29. Moega WRIGHT – Leauva\u2019a Sunnybank RFC, Brisbane, AUS<\/li>\n
  30. Karla WRIGHT AKELI – Saleufi, Vaiusu Ponsonby Fillies, Auckland, NZ<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Non-Travelling Reserves<\/strong>
    \n31. Michelle CURRY – Vaoala, Faatoia, Taufusi Wests, Brisbane Australia
    \n32. Hasting LEIATAUA – Manono Tai Valley RFC, Hong Kong
    \n33. Paige MISKY – Samatau, Iva, Moata\u2019a, Saleaumua Northern United, Wellington NZ<\/p>\n

    Unavailable\/Injury
    \n<\/strong>1. Allison Futialo
    \n2. Olalini Tafoulua
    \n3. Teuila Pritchard
    \n4. Zophornia Setu
    \n5. Sinead Ryder
    \n6. Jackie Patea-Fereti
    \n7. Glory Aiono
    \n8. Jackie Aiono
    \n9. Philomena Petaia
    \n10. Sosoli Talawadua<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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