Manu Samoa Sevens Coach Named Wellington/LA Squad

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January 27, 2012 - 7:07am

Samoa Rugby Union Media Release:

Manu Samoa Sevens Head Coach Stephen Betham has named his 12 member squad for next weekend's Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington and Las Vagas.

Head Coach Stephen Betham says preparations went well for the last 6 weeks.  "The boys are itchy to get on the field, for the last 6 weeks of hard trainings; we had not had a real game, the boys are injury free, Levasa is back on the field and we are looking forward to next weekend's battle."

Manu Samoa Sevens team will be leaving on Sunday night.

Manu Samoa Sevens Squad is:

Forwards:  Alafoti Faosiliva, Afa Aiono, Faalemiga Selesele, Faatoina Autagavaia, Levi Asifaamatala.

Backs:  Reupena Levasa, Uale Ma'i, Lolo Lui, Alatasi Tupou, Robert Lilomaiava, Tom Iosefo, Taulagi Afamasaga

Non-Travelling Reserves:  Sani Niue, Fale Sooialo, Paul Perez

Management:  Head Coach Stephen Betham, Team Manager Tausa Faamaoni Lalomilo, and Physiotherapist Akbar Bhamji

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For Further Information:

Rulla Su'a Vaai
Media Officer
Samoa Rugby Union
P: +685 24986 or +685 770 0906
E: rulla@srfu.ws or rsuavaai@gmail.com