Upolu Samoa players prepare for match against Fiji Barbarians.

09/05/08 - The Le Vai Upolu Samoa Head Coach, Fepulea’i Selefuti Patu has named a strong squad to travel to face the Fiji Warriors in Fiji. 

“The Fiji Warriors will be hard to beat especially at home. However, we want to be in the Grand final and if we’re able to pick up the win then we’re be very happy.” 

Upolu Samoa has managed to hold onto in-form blindside flanker, Ofisa Treviranus, while Uale Mai has been selected to take up Sevens duties for the final two legs of the iRB World Series. Mai's absence gives Saul Luamanuvae another chance for more game time with an eye to the Manu Samoa trials.

A newcomer to the squad with a big future is Jacob Tomasi. An exciting player whose aim is make maximum use of any opportunity given. 

The team will leave on Tuesday arriving Wednesday in Fiji. They will then travel back for the exciting derby against Savaii Samoa the following week. 

Upolu Samoa Squad: Heroshi Tea, Roysiu Tolufale, Loleni Tafuna’I, Logovi’i Mulipola, James Johnston, Finauga Segi, Asiasiga To’alepaiali’i, Timothy Nelson, Ofisa Treviranus, Masefau Leuluniu, Afa Aiono, Misioka Timoteo, George Stowers, Paul Tuala-Chan Tung, Roger Warren, Jerry Meafou, Ki Anufe, Saul Luamanuvae, Esera Lauina, Jacob Tomasi, Vavae Tuilagi, Dominic Gabriel, John Vui, Titi Esau.