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Manu Samoa 7s

The squad sees the return of speedster Mikaele Pesamino and the introduction of exciting young talent Levi Asifa’amatala. Two additional new players to are Kirisimasi Lesa from Vailele and Afa Niko of the Vaiala club. Both Levi and Kirisimasi will fill the gaps left by Ofisa Treviranus and Simaika Mikaele who are both on Pacific Rugby Cup duties.

The experienced core of Manu Samoa 7s team Lolo Lui, Reupena Levasa, Alafoti Fa’osiliva will carry the hopes of new Head Coach, Aiolupotea Taufusi Salesa under the leadership of captain Uale Mai.

SQUAD: Alafoti Fa’osiliva, Kirisimasi Lesa, Levi Asifaamatala, Afa Niko, Afioa’e Maiava, Etuale Pitone, Timiteo Iosua, Lolo Lui, Morgan Salesa, Reupena Levasa, Mikaele Pesamino, Uale Mai (C).

MANAGEMENT: Aiolupotea Taufusi Salesa (Head Coach), Stephen Betham (Asst Coach/Manager), Ulima Tofi (Physiotherapist)

Draw set for Scotland climax to IRB Sevens World Series

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28/04/09 - The pools and match schedule have been announced for the eighth and final event of the 2008/09 IRB Sevens World Series, the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield on 30-31 May.

Hosts Scotland face auld enemy England in their pool on day one, while World Series leaders South Africa have been handed the toughest of challenges in their pool against defending champions New Zealand.