29 Aug 2011

Sport: Samoa's rugby team beat Western Force a second time

11:09 am on 29 August 2011

The Samoa rugby side has completed its two game series against the Western Force, and playing programme before the World Cup, with a 37-10 win against the Australian Super 15 side in Apia.

The Samoan Presidents XV shot out to a 12 nil lead early in the first half and led 17-3 at half time.

Samoa won the first game against the Super 15 side 35-24, also in Apia.

Meantime veteran hooker, Mahroni Schwalger, has been named to lead Samoa's Rugby World Cup squad at next month's tournament in New Zealand

The squad boasts plenty of experience and maturity.

Forwards:

Ole Avei, Maurie Faasavalu, Census Johnston, Filipo Lavea Levi, Daniel Leo, Logovi'i Mulipola, Ti'i Paulo, Anthony Perenise, Manaia Salave'a, Mahonri Schwalger, George Stowers, Sakaria Taulafo, Joe Tekori, Kane Thompson, Ofisa Treviranus, Taiasina Tuifua.

Backs:

Kahn Fotuali'i, David Lemi, Johhny Leota, Seilala Mapusua, Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, Tasesa Lavea, Augustino Poluleuligaga, George Pisi, Tusi Pisi, James So'oialo, Jeremy Sua, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Alesana Tuilagi, Paul Williams.

Non-Travelling Reserves:

Simon Lemalu, Jonathon Faamatuainu, Alafoti Faosiliva, Ezra Taylor, Lualua Vailoloa, Faatonu Fili, Fautua Otto