Fly-half Tusi Pisi is among three changes for Manu Samoa for the Pool D match against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday after recovering from a hamstring strain.

Pisi was replaced in the 28th minute of Samoa's opening 49-12 win over Namibia on September 14th after kicking 10 points, ruling him out of the 17-10 loss to Wales four days later.

Blind-side flanker Taiasina Tuifu'a, who injured his ribs against Namibia, and tight-head prop Census Johnston are the other changes for the match at Eden Park in Auckland.

The players dropped are Tasesa Lavea, Ofisa Treviranus and Anthony Perenise, who is selected on the reserves bench.

Samoa is one point above Wales and Fiji in the battle for the runner up spot behind South Africa.

The likes of Paul Williams, Sailosi Tagicakibau, George Pisi, Seilala Mapusua, Alesana Tuilagi, Tusi Pisi, Kahn Fotuali'i; George Stowers, Kane Thompson, Daniel Leo, Census Johnston, and Mahonri Schwalger are in the Samoan side.

The Fiji/Samoa match kicks off 2.30pm on Sunday and you can catch the live commentary on Viti FM with the voice of rugby, Malakai Veisamasama and expert comments from former Wallaby and former Fiji player and 2007 RWC coach, Ilivasi Tabua.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi