Eight new caps in Samoa squad for June Tests

Samoa Head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has named eight new caps in his squad for the upcoming June Test matches, with the squad led by David Lemi.

France-based trio Paul Alo-Emile, Masalosalo Tutaia and Auvasa Faleali’i, Ospreys midfielder Kieron Fonotia, Queensland Reds centre Henry Taefu, Samoa 10s representative Bronson Fotuali’i-Tauakipulu, Sydney-based Kelly Meafou and Samoa sevens star Tila Mealoi all join the squad for the first time.

Samoa squad

Forwards: Census Johnston, Paul Alo-Emile, Viliamu Afatia, Nephi Leatigaga, Hisa Sasagi, Bronson Fotualii-Tauakipulu, Maatulimanu Leiataua, Elia Elia, Seilala Lam, Faatiga Lemalu, Chris Vui, Masalosalo Tutaia, Taiasina Tuifua, Piula Faasalele, Jack Lam, Alafoti Faosiliva, Faalemiga Selesele, Faifili Levave, Vavae Tuilagi, Kelly Meafua

Backs: Kahn Fotuali’i, Auvasa Faleali’i, Dwayne Polataivao, Tusiata Pisi, D’Angelo Leuila, Reynold Lee-Lo, Kieron Fonotia, Alapati Leiua, Henry Taefu, Tila Mealoi, David Lemi (c), Albert Nikoro, Tim Nanai-Williams, Ahsee Tuala, Ken Pisi

Unavailable: Logovi’i Mulipola, Sakaria Taulafo, Anthony Perenise, Motu Matu’u, Oneone Faafou, TJ Ioane, Winston Stanley, Paul Williams, Paul Perez, Na’ama Leleimalefaga