Savaii Samoa

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Savaii Samoa is one of the Samoa rugby union two teams for the Pacific Rugby Cup. The other Samoan team is Upolu Samoa. Savaii Samoa and Upolu Samoa are selected from all tournaments that took place in Samoa. Most of the players selected in this two team are local players.

The Savaii Samoa team beat Air Pacific Fiji Warriors 10-5 at Marist Ground in Apia, Samoa to win the inangural Pacific Rugby Cup in 2006.

Savaii Samoa has a very quiet season from the start. As the tournaments close to the end Savaii Samoa came back with some outstanding performances to avoid to wooden spoon. Savaii only recorded two wins this year by beating Tau'uta Reds and Tau'tahi Gold.

Savaii takes on the Fiji Warriors
Savaii takes on the Fiji Warriors

Contents

[edit] 2008 Savaii Samoa Squad

[edit] Forwards:

  • Lafoga Aoelua, Loleni Tafunai, Viliamu Viliamu, Hore Tea, Poutoa Iosi, See Lepa, Steve Faatau, Tua Ale, Rudy Leavasa, Egelani Fale, Luti Pese, Lale Latu, Wally Esau, Keneti Tofilau, Joe Taina, Ulia Ulia, Robert Ah Kuoi, Avaelalo Tito, Solomona Aimaasu, Maugaloto Palu, Ponifasio Vasa, Alafoti Faosiliva, Tele Ese, Fisoa Faaiu.

[edit] Backs:

  • Alatasi Tupou, Ese Fale, Gafa Siona, Ki Anufe, Afa Lesa, Mark Tanuvasa, Silaumua Potifele, Fale Afamasaga, Reupena Lavasa, Junior Leota, Chris Lei Sam, Aifou Faamausili, Tom Iosefa, Anekosi Faamoe, Fanuafou Tofi, Sitiveni Leleimalefaga

Coaching Panel:

  • Paepae Stan Toomalatai (Coach)
  • Toleafoa Anitelea Aiolupo (Ass. Coach)
  • Junior Alesana (Manager)

[edit] 2007 Savaii Samoa Squad

Hookers:

  • Loleni Tafunai
  • Lafoga Auelua
  • Steve Faatau

Props:

  • Rudy Leavasa (Captain)
  • Sui Liaga
  • Naama Leleimalefaga
  • Thompson Soanai

Lock:

  • Lale Latu
  • Luti Pese
  • Sio Isara
  • Tala Mataena

Loose Forwards

  • Sio Sosa
  • Manaia Salavea
  • Filisoa Faaiu
  • Ulia Ulia
  • Egelani Fale
  • Ponifasio Vasa
  • Malo Nofoagatotoa

Halfbacks:

  • Gafa Siona
  • Paul Chang Tung

Fly-Halves:

  • Earl Va'a
  • Alvin Tavana

Inside Center:

  • Alesana Laumea
  • Suafai Taialii
  • Iulio Sititi
  • Fanuafou Tofi

Wings:

  • Thomas Timani
  • Tauvaga Faafou
  • Esera Lauina
  • Meki Magele

Fullbacks:

  • Afa Lesa
  • Sitiveni Leleimalefaga

Coaching Panel:

  • Paepae Stan Toomalatai (Coach)
  • Toleafoa Anitelea Aiolupo (Ass. Coach)
  • Junior Alesana (Manager)
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