The Samoa 7s team has announced the return of speedstar Mikaele Pesamino and has also introduced two new players Kirisimasi Lesa and Afa Niko.
Both Levi and Kirisimasi will fill in for Ofisa Treviranus and Simaika Mikaele who are both on Pacific Rugby Cup duties.
The experienced core of the Manu Samoa 7s team include Reupena Levasa, Lolo Lui and captain Uale Mai who will carry the hopes of new coach Taufusi Salesa.
Samoa is in the same pool as hosts England, Georgia and France. Fiji is in Pool C in the England 7s with USA, Scotland and Kenya.
The England 7s will kick off on Saturday with Fiji opening pool game at 11:19pm against USA.
Samoa 7s team announces return of Pesamino
Related Stories
Unity through rugby: Sukuna challenge shifted to the north
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says rugby, especially the Sukuna Bowl brings unity to all Fijians as the historic clash heads to the north for the first time. Ratu Wiliame says the decision to move the Ratu Sukuna Rugby
Suva fall short against Mataks in OFC Futsal Championship
Suva Futsal Club put up a determined performance in their OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 match, but were defeated 5-1 by a strong Mataks FC side from the Solomon Islands. The loss means Suva’s chances o
Ruben Love to start for All Blacks as Robertson rotates team for Wales
Scott Robertson has put his trust in Damian McKenzie at first five-eiqhth after electing to make 13 positional changes to his run-on team for the All Blacks' final test of the vear against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday mor
Botitu and Maqala in the midfield with Nasova on the wing
Major changes have been made to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side to take on Spain on Sunday as Vilimoni Botitu and Sireli Maqala will start in the midfield with Joji Nasova on the wing. Head coach Mick Byrne has
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids through to OFC Futsal final after beating defending champions New Caledonia
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids have booked their spot in the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League final, beating defending champions New Caledonia's AS PTT 5–2 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The Rapids made a fast s
Tanoa Hotel renews partnership with Fijian Drua
Tanoa Hotels has renewed its partnership with the Fijian Drua, securing Tanoa Hotels’ position as the Official Hotel and Home of the Fijian Drua for an additional three years. The Drua says the renewed agreement