July Internationals other than Aus & NZ

[waiopehu oldboy]

Samoa squad

Forwards: Aki Seiuli, Titi Lamositele, Kaynan Siteine-Tua, Luteru Tolai, Pita Anae-Ah Sue, Leif Schwencke, Michael Ala'alatoa, Marco Fepulea’i, Tietie Tuimauga, Bradley Soo Amituanai, Samuel Slade, Benjamin Petaia Nee-Nee, Michael Curry, Theo McFarland (capt), Olajuwon Noa, Jonah Mau’u, Taleni Seu, Niko Jones

Backs: Malaesaili Elato, Iakopo Mapu, Melani Matavao, Connor Tupai, Joel Lam, Jacob Umaga, Rodney Iona, Duncan Paia’aua, Alai D’Angelo Leuila, Henry Taefu, Melani Nanai, Afa Moleli, Taunuu Niulevaea, Tuna Tuitama, Elisapeta Alofipo, Tomasi Alosio, Latrell Ah Kiong.

Playing Scotland at Eden Park on July 18.

 

[Dan54]

Interesting to see Jacob Umaga in Samoa squad, rember seeing an interview with his father, when he said he didn't really suggest he play for them because of lack of payments etc. Pleased he is though.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Former Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi earns first Fiji call-up for tests against Wallabies and Scotland​

Forwards: Eroni Mawi (Saracens - UK), Luke Tagi (Bayonne, FR), Haereiti Hetet (Fijian Drua), Mesake Doge (Fijian Drua), Peni Ravai (Fijian Drua), Tevita Ikanivere (Captain - Fijian Drua), Sam Matavesi (Lyon - FR), Kavaia Tagivetaua (Fijian Drua), Isoa Nasilasila (Fijian Drua), Mesake Vocevoce (Fijian Drua), Temo Mayanavanua (Northhampton-UK), Setareki Turagacoke (Stade Francais-FR), Viliame Mata (Bristol-UK), Elia Canakaivata (Fijian Drua), Lekima Tagitagivalu (Pau-FR), Albert Tuisue (Gloucester-UK), Etonia Waqa (Fijian Drua), Motikai Murray (Fijian Drua);

Backs - Simione Kuruvoli (Fijian Drua), Philip Baselala (Fijian Drua), Sam Wye (Hawkes Bay-NZ), Caleb Muntz (Fijian Drua), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fijian Drua), Vilimoni Botitu (Castres-FR), Josua Tuisova (Racing 92-FR), Iosefo Baleiwairiki Masi (Fijian Drua), Sireli Maqala (Bayonne-FR), Kalaveti Ravouvou (Bristol-UK), Ponipate Loganimasi (Fijian Drua), Jiuta Wainiqolo (Toulon-FR), Selestino Ravutaumada (Fijian Drua), Salesi Rayasi (Vannes-FR).

Playing Wallabies in Sydney on 6 July and Scotland in Suva the weekend after.

 

[Dctarget]

Yikes that's an impressive team. Not a guaranteed win by any margin.

 

[Jagman]

Disappointed Tavatavanawai is not there. Don't want to see Wallabies trying to tackle him in an AB jersey.

 

[JRugby2]

 

[JRugby2]

Australian born players: Ben Gunter, Jack Cornelsen, Sam Greene (uncapped) and Dylan Riley