Manu Samoa coach Stephen Betham admits a rash of injuries have forced them to alter their preparation for Saturday's must-win Pacific Nations Cup clash against Fiji in Suva.
Both teams have made four changes to their starting fifteen's.
Samoa's Super Rugby stars Alapati Leiua, Faifili Levave and Kane Thompson have returned to New Zealand after being ruled out of contention with Johnny Leota and Taiasina Tuifina coming into the run-on team.
Elsewhere, Filo Paulo replace Fa'atiga Lemalu at lock and Maurie Faasavalu comes in for Ofisa Treviranus on the openside flank.
Stephen Betham says he's been conscious not to push the players too hard.
"Started off with a 30 man squad [and] now we're down to 24 so yeah there's a few things we have to do differently this week. [We] eased back a bit on training because of injury worries but it doesn't stop the intensity we think we need to take on the Fijians this weekend."
Fiji have made three changes out wide with Metuisela Telabuse, Napolioni Nalaga and Asaeli Tikoirotuma replacing Timoci Nagusa, Watisoni Votu and Adriu Delai.
Samoa team:
Logovi'i Mulipola
Ti'i Paulo
James Johnston
Filo Paulo
Daniel Leo
Maurie Fa'asavalu
Jack Lam
Taiasina Tuifua
Kahn Fotuali'i
Tusi Pisi
David Lem (C)
Johnny Leota
George Pisi
Fautua Otta
Fa'atoina Autagavaia
Reserves:
Ole Avei
Anthony Perenise
Census Johnston
Piula Fa'asalele
Iosefa Tekori
Vavai Afemai
Patrick Faapale
Anitelea Tuilagi
Fiji team:
Campese Ma'afu
Tuapati Talemaitoga
Manasa Saulo
Api Ratuniyarawa
Leone Nakarawa
Dom Waqaniburotu
Akapusi Qera (C)
Nemani Nagusa
Nikola Matawalu
Jonetani Ralulu
Sireli Bobo
Nemani Nadolo
Asaeli Tikoirotuma
Napolioni Nalaga
Metuisela Talebula
Reserves:
Sunia Koto
Jerry Yanuyanutawa
Leroy Atalifo
Warme Lewaravu
Malakai Ravulo
Nemia Kenatale
Watisoni Vuto
Isoa Donaldson
