Eight new caps in Samoa squad for June Tests
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Samoa Head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has named eight new caps in his squad for the upcoming June Test matches, with the squad led by David Lemi.
France-based trio Paul Alo-Emile, Masalosalo Tutaia and Auvasa Faleali’i, Ospreys midfielder Kieron Fonotia, Queensland Reds centre Henry Taefu, Samoa 10s representative Bronson Fotuali’i-Tauakipulu, Sydney-based Kelly Meafou and Samoa sevens star Tila Mealoi all join the squad for the first time.
Samoa squad
Forwards: Census Johnston, Paul Alo-Emile, Viliamu Afatia, Nephi Leatigaga, Hisa Sasagi, Bronson Fotualii-Tauakipulu, Maatulimanu Leiataua, Elia Elia, Seilala Lam, Faatiga Lemalu, Chris Vui, Masalosalo Tutaia, Taiasina Tuifua, Piula Faasalele, Jack Lam, Alafoti Faosiliva, Faalemiga Selesele, Faifili Levave, Vavae Tuilagi, Kelly Meafua
Backs: Kahn Fotuali’i, Auvasa Faleali’i, Dwayne Polataivao, Tusiata Pisi, D’Angelo Leuila, Reynold Lee-Lo, Kieron Fonotia, Alapati Leiua, Henry Taefu, Tila Mealoi, David Lemi (c), Albert Nikoro, Tim Nanai-Williams, Ahsee Tuala, Ken Pisi
Unavailable: Logovi’i Mulipola, Sakaria Taulafo, Anthony Perenise, Motu Matu’u, Oneone Faafou, TJ Ioane, Winston Stanley, Paul Williams, Paul Perez, Na’ama Leleimalefaga