The Samoa A Under-23 team departed the country on Monday for the World Rugby Pacific Challenge Cup in Fiji.

The team has finalised their 28-man squad to compete against Fiji Warriors, Junior Japan and Tonga A team in the coming weeks.

The team is coached by Manu Samoa Assistant Coach, Muliagatele Brian Lima, and is assisted by Nesetorio Johnny Schuster, with Potumoe Leavasa as the team Manager.

Manu Samoa Head Coach, Titimaea Tafua, is the Technical Advisor for the team.

Samoa will face host team, Fiji Warriors, for their first match this Friday at the A.N.Z. Stadium in Suva.

Samoa A Team

Donald Brighouse

Alofaaga Junior Sao

Howard Sililoto

Setu Enoka

Gafatasi Su’a

Noel Sanft

Tuaniu Tuaniu

Paul Tuaimalo

Presley Tufuga

Aukusitino Peato Ulugia

Iosefatu Mareko

Mikaele Tapili

Henry Stowers

Joe Fuimaono

Melani Matavao

Faalele Iosua

Pupi Ah See

Alai D’angelo D’angelo

Ricky Pauli Ene

William Doughlas Talataina-Mu

Sikoki Setu

Frank Tato

Tamahiri Gasolo

Taimua Junior Malielegaoi

Lucky Faasauvale

Mesala Suemalo

John Vaili

Ekenasio Fiso

Management

Head Coach: 

Muliagatele Brian Lima

Team Manager: Potumoe Levasa

Physio: Akbar Bhamji

Assistant Coach: 

Nesetorio Johnny Schuster

Technical Advisor: 

Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua