Manu Sevens named for World Cup
Manu Samoa Sevens Coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens, has named his side for the upcoming Sevens Rugby World Cup in San Francisco on the 20-22 July.
The team was announced yesterday.
“The boys had been subjected to a lot of intense training and I am proud of how they have all handled it,” Sir Gordon said.
“Unfortunately, we cannot pick all of them. We cannot also promise anything but rest assured that we will give it our all come game day.”
Manu Samoa 7's team:
1. Alamanda Motuga
2. Gordon Langkilde
3. David Afamasaga
4. Tofatuimoana Solia
5. Va’afauese Apelu Maliko
6. Alatasi Tupou
7. Tomasi Alosio
8. Neria Fomai
9. La’aloi Leilua
10. Malu Falaniko
11. Joe Perez
12. Murphy Paulo
13. Belgium Tuatagaloa
14. Jonathan Timo Ah Sui
Injured Players:
1. Darren Kellet-Moore
2. Lafaele Va’a
3. Elisapeta Alofipo
4. Tila Mealoi
5. Samoa Toloa
Management:
Head Coach: Sir Gordon Tietjens Manager: Peter Poulos
Physio: Joshua Melrose
Trainer: Paul Tietjens
Video Analyst: Hari Jr Narayan