Speaking from Samoa, coach Viliamu Punivalu said Manu Samoa fullback Faatoina Autagavaia, crafty first five-eighth Patrick Fa’apale, Sonny Niue and Levi Asifamatala will be part of the team.
The four players featured in the Pacific Mini Games gold medal winning team that beat Fiji twice in the tournament.
Coach Punivalu added fans will get to see some new and exciting talent next week.
Punivalu also said that seasoned campaigners like Alatasi Tupou and Falamiga Selesele have been rested as they are expected to feature in the Gold Coast 7s.
Samoa will feature in the Oceania tournament in the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s next Friday and Saturday at the ANZ Stadium with PNG, Fiji, Australia, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.
The International tournament will only feature Argentina, France and USA.
Story by: Akuila Cama
