The Chairman of the Samoa Rugby Union, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, announced the Manu Samoa Sevens team for the Wellington and Las Vegas legs of the I.R.B Sevens yesterday.
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In making the announcement, the poor performance by the team in Dubai and South Africa was obviously not lost with the Prime Minister.
But Tuilaepa said he was informed that the players had suffered from food poisoning. So he had some advice for them.
“My advice is don’t just eat anything,” he said. “Those hotels can provide any food but all you need for strength is fruits. So don’t just eat anything.”
Tuilaepa added: “Make sure you eat the food inside the hotel.”
Tuilaepa also advised the team to seek medical treatment before they leave the country.
Looking ahead, he urged the players to do their best for Samoa. He wanted them to make the country happy “since the country is sad.”
The team features a number of new names, especially in the forwards.
Among them are Lafaele Va’a, Sam Franklin and Tain Lam.v Speaking to the Observer Sports, Franklin, who is based in New Zealand said he is excited about the opportunity to represent Samoa.
“This is the first time that I’ve tried for the Samoa Sevens,” he said. “It has been my goal to play for Samoa and I’m excited about the opportunity.”
MANU SAMOA SEVENS FOR WELLINGTON AND LAS VEGAS
FORWARDS: Reupena Levasa, Lafaele Va’a, Sam Franklin, Tain Lam, Greg Foe
BACKS: Sani Niue, Lolo Lui, Tulolo Tulolo, Samoa Toloa, Tila Mealoi, Jonathan Malo, Tim Nanai-Williams, Fomai Ah Ki
NON TRAVELLING RESERVES: Faalemiga Selesele, Jay Saena, Alefosio Tapilo
MANAGEMENT: Head Coach: Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua, Asst. Coach: Galumalemana Rudolph Moors, Physio: Dillon Lal
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