Congratulations to NEC Harlequins scrum half Steve So'oialo who has been selected to start for Samoa in their one-off Test against South Africa this Saturday (9th June) at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. He partners Worcester Warriors new signing Loki Crichton, who is at fly half.
The Samoan coach, former All Black legend Michael Jones, has selected a full strength side, bar the absence of captain and centre Brian Lima, to take on the Springboks. He has made only three changes to his starting XV that suffered a 27-15 defeat against Australia 'A' in the Pacific Nations Cup tournament last weekend.
The full team is as follows:
15. Gavin Williams, 14. Lome Fa'atau, 13. Anitelela Tuilagi, 12. Seilala Mapusua, 11. Alesana Tuilagi, 10. Loki Crichton,
9. Steve So'oialo, 8. Semo Sititi (Capt.), 7. Justin Purdie, 6. Daniel Leo, 5. Filipo Levi, 4. Kane Thompson, 3. Census Johnston, 2. Mahonri Schwalger, 1. Justin Va'a.
Replacements: 16. Muliufi Salanoa, 17. Donald Kerslake, 18. Iosefa Tekori, 19. Alfie Vaeluaga, 20. Junior Poluleuligaga, 21. Elvis Sevealii, 22. David Levi
