Samoa National Rugby Union Team - Current Squad

Current Squad

On 16 October, Head Coach Stephen Betham announced a 30-man squad for the 2012 end-of-year rugby union test matches against Canada, Wales and France.

  • Alesana Tuilagi, Kane Thompson, Paul Williams (back for the Wales game), and Logovi'i Mulipola are out because of injuries. Seilala Mapusua has family commitments. James So'oialo, Alafoti Fa'osiliva, George Pisi, James Johnston and Johnny Leota took their places.
  • James So'oialo was suspended for the Wales and France tests for a shoulder charge, Paul Williams took his place.
  • Head Coach: Stephen Betham
  • Caps Updated: 16 November 2012


Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Ole Avei Hooker (1983-06-13) 13 June 1983 (age 29) 9 Bordeaux
Rapeti Lafo Hooker (1992-03-13) 13 March 1992 (age 20) 1 Vaiusu
Ti'i Paulo Hooker (1983-01-13) 13 January 1983 (age 29) 12 Clermont
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24) 24 May 1990 (age 22) 2 Agen
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06) 6 May 1981 (age 31) 41 Toulouse
James Johnston Prop (1986-03-06) 6 March 1986 (age 26) 6 Harlequins
Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29) 29 January 1983 (age 29) 20 London Wasps
Faatiga Lemalu Lock (1989-04-17) 17 April 1989 (age 23) 1 Mont-de-Marsan
Daniel Leo Lock (1982-10-02) 2 October 1982 (age 30) 34 Perpignan
Filo Paulo Lock (1987-06-11) 11 June 1987 (age 25) 2 North Harbour
Joe Tekori Lock (1983-12-17) 17 December 1983 (age 28) 24 Castres
Maurie Fa'asavalu Flanker (1980-01-12) 12 January 1980 (age 32) 18 Harlequins
Alafoti Fa'osiliva Flanker (1985-10-28) 28 October 1985 (age 27) 11 Bristol
Tivani Fomai Flanker (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 27) 1 Hawke's Bay
Ofisa Treviranus Flanker (1984-03-31) 31 March 1984 (age 28) 21 London Irish
Taiasina Tuifu’a Number 8 (1984-08-20) 20 August 1984 (age 28) 5 Newcastle Falcons
Auvasa Faleali'i Scrum-half (1990-02-09) 9 February 1990 (age 22) 0 Auckland
Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22) 22 May 1982 (age 30) 13 Ospreys
Jeremy Su'a Scrum-half (1988-11-10) 10 November 1988 (age 24) 7 Tasman
Ki Anufe Fly-half (1987-04-12) 12 April 1987 (age 25) 4 Marist Auckland
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18) 18 June 1982 (age 30) 12 Suntory Sungoliath
Johnny Leota Centre (1984-01-21) 21 January 1984 (age 28) 4 Sale Sharks
George Pisi Centre (1986-06-29) 29 June 1986 (age 26) 12 Northampton Saints
Setaimata Sa Centre (1987-09-14) 14 September 1987 (age 25) 1 London Irish
Paul Williams Centre (1983-04-22) 22 April 1983 (age 29) 15 Stade Français
David Lemi (c) Wing (1982-02-10) 10 February 1982 (age 30) 35 Worcester Warriors
Reupena Levasa Wing (1983-01-08) 8 January 1983 (age 29) 0 Vailele
Robert Lilomaiava Wing (1992-03-28) 28 March 1992 (age 20) 1 Laulii
Paul Perez Wing (1986-06-26) 26 June 1986 (age 26) 6 Kings
Faatoina Autagavaia Fullback (1988-09-18) 18 September 1988 (age 24) 6 Northland
James So'oialo Fullback (1989-03-02) 2 March 1989 (age 23) 5 Aix-en-Provence

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