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<blockquote data-quote="JKFalealupo" data-source="post: 415378" data-attributes="member: 52926"><p>Malo pepo, just wanted to add to the forum..Few surprises there with Schwalger, Johnston and Ofisa not in the mix, but I believe that these guys are resting before the Wallabies test match. The squad will change come that match. Look to see a few more players added such Alapati Leiua, and Kahn once they return from injury and super rugby commitments respectively.</p><p></p><p>Interesting about Census -starts for one of the best sides in Europe. He's an integral part of that Toulouse front-row. His role in that team is to play wide and they use him as a battering ram. He goes really well, and holds his own at scrum time. Maybe we should use him the same way? Out wide as the crash-ball guy?</p><p></p><p>I think the last year's tour to England was the best indicator of our strongest squad. So I would go with the same lineup that started against England. Eli out for G. Pisi. Eli is more of a 12 than a 13, plus feel Pisi is better defensively. Seilala has that jersey wrapped up, so Eli drops out of the squad. And Tekori to start at lock in front of F. Levi. Just feel that this is Iosefa's time. He was abit cold at the last World Cup but his performances for Castres and Barbarians show he can be a threat with the ball in hand and is very aggressive at the breakdown. Needs to play 50-80 minutes rather than have a 20 minute stint. Surprised to see Ezra Taylor in the squad, not really convinced by him. We have ball runners in abudance in that position. But he could prove me wrong.</p><p></p><p>Maurie - Haven't heard much about him since he defected to Harlequins. But if he is still the bull that made the Great Britian league side - he'll be awesome for Samoa. Put him on the bench for Ofisa, a 30 minute stint from Maurie would do wonders for a tiring team. Get him running at Quade Cooper and Giteau. Straight to him off a lineout maybe? lol</p><p></p><p><u>Side to face Wallabies</u></p><p><u></u></p><p><u></u>1 Sakaria Taulafo </p><p>2 Mahonri Schwalger</p><p>3 Anthony Perenise</p><p>4 Kane Thompson</p><p>5 Iosefa Tekori</p><p>6 Ofisa Trevarinus</p><p>7 Manaia Salavea</p><p>8 Henry Tuilagi </p><p>9 Kahn Fotuali'i </p><p>10 Tasesa lavea</p><p>11 Alapati Leiua</p><p>12 Seilala Mapusua</p><p>13 George Pisi</p><p>14 Alesana Tuilagi</p><p>15 Paul Williams</p><p></p><p>16 Tii Paulo</p><p>17 Cencus Johnston</p><p>18 Filipo Levi</p><p>19 Maurie Fasavalu </p><p>20 Junior Polu</p><p>21 Tusi Pisi - just lead his side to a championship in Japan, heard mumurs out of the camp he has impressed the players and coaching staff. Pushing Tasesa for a starting place.</p><p>22 Sailosi Tagicakibau</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JKFalealupo, post: 415378, member: 52926"] Malo pepo, just wanted to add to the forum..Few surprises there with Schwalger, Johnston and Ofisa not in the mix, but I believe that these guys are resting before the Wallabies test match. The squad will change come that match. Look to see a few more players added such Alapati Leiua, and Kahn once they return from injury and super rugby commitments respectively. Interesting about Census -starts for one of the best sides in Europe. He's an integral part of that Toulouse front-row. His role in that team is to play wide and they use him as a battering ram. He goes really well, and holds his own at scrum time. Maybe we should use him the same way? Out wide as the crash-ball guy? I think the last year's tour to England was the best indicator of our strongest squad. So I would go with the same lineup that started against England. Eli out for G. Pisi. Eli is more of a 12 than a 13, plus feel Pisi is better defensively. Seilala has that jersey wrapped up, so Eli drops out of the squad. And Tekori to start at lock in front of F. Levi. Just feel that this is Iosefa's time. He was abit cold at the last World Cup but his performances for Castres and Barbarians show he can be a threat with the ball in hand and is very aggressive at the breakdown. Needs to play 50-80 minutes rather than have a 20 minute stint. Surprised to see Ezra Taylor in the squad, not really convinced by him. We have ball runners in abudance in that position. But he could prove me wrong. Maurie - Haven't heard much about him since he defected to Harlequins. But if he is still the bull that made the Great Britian league side - he'll be awesome for Samoa. Put him on the bench for Ofisa, a 30 minute stint from Maurie would do wonders for a tiring team. Get him running at Quade Cooper and Giteau. Straight to him off a lineout maybe? lol [U]Side to face Wallabies [/U]1 Sakaria Taulafo 2 Mahonri Schwalger 3 Anthony Perenise 4 Kane Thompson 5 Iosefa Tekori 6 Ofisa Trevarinus 7 Manaia Salavea 8 Henry Tuilagi 9 Kahn Fotuali'i 10 Tasesa lavea 11 Alapati Leiua 12 Seilala Mapusua 13 George Pisi 14 Alesana Tuilagi 15 Paul Williams 16 Tii Paulo 17 Cencus Johnston 18 Filipo Levi 19 Maurie Fasavalu 20 Junior Polu 21 Tusi Pisi - just lead his side to a championship in Japan, heard mumurs out of the camp he has impressed the players and coaching staff. Pushing Tasesa for a starting place. 22 Sailosi Tagicakibau [/QUOTE]
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