Lima suspension and injuries force changes for Samoa
Samoa meet the USA in the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint Etienne on Wednesday, 26 September with a ko at 1900 BST. Sale’s Elvis Seveali’i comes in to replace the suspended Brian Lima, winger Lome Fa’atau and lock Leo Lafaiali’i replace David Lemi and Joe Tekori while Daniel Leo (broken wrist) and Henry Tuilagi (shoulder) are out. A total of 5 changes for the must win game against the USA. Manu Samoa will want to end their campaign on a high with a win against the USA Eagles to return home with one win from the pool stages.
Samoa Team V USA
Backs: Loki Crichton, Lome Fa’atau, Seilala Mapusua, Elvis Seveali’i, Alesana Tuilagi, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, Junior Polu.
Forwards: Kas Lealamanua, Mahonri Schwalger, Census Johnston, Leo Lafaiali’i, Kane Thompson, Semo Sititi(C), Justin Purdie, Alfie Vaeluaga.
Replacements: Silao Vaisola Sefo, Naama Leleimalefaga, Joe Tekori, Ulia Ulia, Steve So’oialo, David Lemi, Lolo Lui.