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<blockquote data-quote="DJRonStar" data-source="post: 414151" data-attributes="member: 20551"><p>Interesting as I thought Samoa would opt to put in there strongest squad available to try and get a roll on and win the PNC. A good win over Fiji will be an added psychological advantage. Would have been good to get the best squad available and carry on where they left off from last years end of tour. James So'oialo, younger brother of Stephen and Rodney, a bit of a surprise pick. Played a couple of games last year in the ITM cup and proves to be a reliable kicker with his club team. Henry Tuilagi probably getting a rest and Kahn involved with Crusaders for Super rugby playoffs.</p><p></p><p>A few players missing from squad - Alapati Leiua (Getting a rest after Super 15)), Steve Fualau (Not sure whats happening with him), Junior Polu (I would have thought he would have been our number 2 halfback after Kahn Fotuali'i), Anetela Tuilagi (Looks like on the outer), Alafoti Faosiliva (Maybe injured still).</p><p></p><p>Really hope we win the PNC or at least a couple of games. Will really put the pressure on heading in to the World Cup with a squad that hasn't gelled, that's why I thought and would of hoped that they took the same squad they took to the Northern Hemisphere end of last year.</p><p></p><p>I agree, Mahonri Schwalger should of been retained as team captain on this tour. Can't say he's been burned out from Super Rugby, he's only been playing 40 minute games. Don't really rate Stowers as a captain so maybe Filipo Levi but then he's not a definite starter at lock. Good luck to the boys anyway with full support. </p><p></p><p>My starting lineup from the players selected;</p><p></p><p>1. Anthony Perenise</p><p>2. Ti'i Paulo</p><p>3. Sakaria Taulafo</p><p>4. Jo Tekori</p><p>5. Filipo Levi (Captain)</p><p>6. Maurie Fa'asavalu</p><p>7. Manaia Salavea</p><p>8. George Stowers</p><p>9. Uale Mai</p><p>10. Tasesa Lavea</p><p>11. Alesana Tuilagi</p><p>12. Seilala Mapusua</p><p>13. Eliota Fuimaono</p><p>14. Sailosi Tagicakibau</p><p>15. Paul Williams</p><p></p><p>16. Ole Avei</p><p>17. Simon Lemalu</p><p>18. Daniel Leo</p><p>19. Ezra Taylor</p><p>20. Lualua Vailoaloa</p><p>21. Tusi Pisi</p><p>22. George Pisi</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DJRonStar, post: 414151, member: 20551"] Interesting as I thought Samoa would opt to put in there strongest squad available to try and get a roll on and win the PNC. A good win over Fiji will be an added psychological advantage. Would have been good to get the best squad available and carry on where they left off from last years end of tour. James So'oialo, younger brother of Stephen and Rodney, a bit of a surprise pick. Played a couple of games last year in the ITM cup and proves to be a reliable kicker with his club team. Henry Tuilagi probably getting a rest and Kahn involved with Crusaders for Super rugby playoffs. A few players missing from squad - Alapati Leiua (Getting a rest after Super 15)), Steve Fualau (Not sure whats happening with him), Junior Polu (I would have thought he would have been our number 2 halfback after Kahn Fotuali'i), Anetela Tuilagi (Looks like on the outer), Alafoti Faosiliva (Maybe injured still). Really hope we win the PNC or at least a couple of games. Will really put the pressure on heading in to the World Cup with a squad that hasn't gelled, that's why I thought and would of hoped that they took the same squad they took to the Northern Hemisphere end of last year. I agree, Mahonri Schwalger should of been retained as team captain on this tour. Can't say he's been burned out from Super Rugby, he's only been playing 40 minute games. Don't really rate Stowers as a captain so maybe Filipo Levi but then he's not a definite starter at lock. Good luck to the boys anyway with full support. My starting lineup from the players selected; 1. Anthony Perenise 2. Ti'i Paulo 3. Sakaria Taulafo 4. Jo Tekori 5. Filipo Levi (Captain) 6. Maurie Fa'asavalu 7. Manaia Salavea 8. George Stowers 9. Uale Mai 10. Tasesa Lavea 11. Alesana Tuilagi 12. Seilala Mapusua 13. Eliota Fuimaono 14. Sailosi Tagicakibau 15. Paul Williams 16. Ole Avei 17. Simon Lemalu 18. Daniel Leo 19. Ezra Taylor 20. Lualua Vailoaloa 21. Tusi Pisi 22. George Pisi [/QUOTE]
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