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Samoa
Nickname: Manu Samoa
World Cup appearances: 6
World Cup best finish:
Quarterfinals, 1991, 1995

Ranked 12th in the World
Rugby Official Rankings, unlike
their neighbours Fiji, Samoa
have always been a force to be
reckoned with during the early
days of the World Cup.
Besides South Africa, Samoa’s
closest competition in the pool
is Scotland. Renowned for their
breath-taking “Manu Siva Tan”
dance they usually perform before
kickoff, the Samoan team will
rely on the attacking prowess of
players such as Kahn Fotuali’I
and the Pisi brothers (Ken and
George).
Their encounter against
Scotland is a must-watch and
might seal their fate in deciding
whether or not they progress to
the next round.

Coach: Stephen Betham
Captain: Ofisa Treviranus
Union: Oceania Rugby

RWC 2015 Fixtures:
20 Sept

V

26 Sept

V

03 Oct

V

10 Oct

V

World Cup Squad: Ofisa
Treviranus (c), Viliamu Afatia,
Jake Grey, Logovii Mulipola,
Anthony Perenise, Sakaria
Taulafo, Wayne Ole Avei,
Ma’atulimanu Leiataua,
Motu Matu’u, Faatiga
Lemalu, Teofilo Paulo, Kane
Thompson, Joe Tekori, Maurie
Faasavalu, Alafoti Faosiliva,
TJ Ioane, Jack Lam, Vavae
Tuilagi, Vavao Afemai, Kahn
Fotualii, Patrick Fa’apale,
Tusiata Pisi, Mike Stanley,
Rey Lee-Lo, Johnny Leota,
George Pisi, Paul Perez,
Fa’atoina Autagavaia, Ken
Pisi, Tim Nanai-Williams,
Alesana Tuilagi.

Samoa team perform their usual ‘Manu Siva Tan’ dance before kick off of every match. They will pin their World Cup hopes on Kahn
Fotuali’I and the Pisi brothers.

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