Brian Lima at 12 versus England
Brian Lima is one of five changes in Samoa’s starting XV for their must-win match against England in the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, on Saturday, 22 September
Kick-off: 1500 BST. Lima will partner Seilala Mapusua at inside centre but Samoa will be without key goal-kicker Gavin Williams, who has been ruled out with a broken finger.
Loki Crichton comes in at full-back for the injured Williams, while David Lemi moves to the right wing. Number 8 Henry Tuilagi and fly-half Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu also return, along with prop Kas Lealamanua.
Both sides need a victory to maintain their hopes of reaching the latter stages of the tournament, which should make for an exciting encounter.
Samoa Team V England
Backs: L Crichton, D Lemi, S Mapusua, B Lima, A Tuilagi, E Fuimaono-Sapolu, J Polu.
Forwards: K Lealamanua, M Schwalger, C Johnston, J Tekori, K Thompson, D Leo, S Sititi (C), H Tuilagi.
Replacements: T Fuga, F Palaamo, J Purdie, A Vaeluaga, S So’oialo, J Meafou, L Lui.
