On 31 August, Samoa named a 31-man squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Having been overtaken by Pacific rivals Fiji and Tonga, they had to get through a two-legged play-off against Germany.. Samoa hooker Motu Matu’u’s appeal against the decision of a Judicial Committee to suspend him for three matches, following his citing for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against Russia on … Among the notables named by head coach Dickie Tafua are giant Leicester prop Logovi’i Mulipola, bound … Manu Samoa named its final rugby world cup squad following a 36-19 win over a strong New Zealand Heartland XV in Auckland yesterday. Head Coach Vaeluagaomatagi Steve Jackson has selected a 31 man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. Samoa Rugby Union Chair and Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi, flanked by Coach Steve Jackson and Manager Vaaelua Aloi Alesana announced the team from inside the […] Samoa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide. There are only 8 players with previous RWC experience and 2 players who played their first ever matches for Samoa yesterday against NZ Heartland. Delays caused by the Rugby Europe investigations have seen their schedule heavily altered but are now confirmed. 01 September 2019 Auckland NZ. They started their tournament with a win against Russia but lost their other three pool matches. 31 August 2019 Auckland NZ. [11] He has named two uncapped … Manu Samoa will step up their preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan with games against Tonga, the USA and Fiji from 27 July. It wouldn’t be a Rugby World Cup without Samoa but they found it tough to qualify. SAMOA TEAM GUIDE At their best, Samoa can rise above the legacy of off-field drama to spring a … Manu Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has named his 31-man squad to compete in the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. Jackson has rewarded prop Alofaaga Sao, flanker Tofatuimoana Solia and winger Johnny Vaili for their impressive form in Samoa’s domestic Super 9 competition with a place in the group. On 10 September, Pele Cowley was called up as a replacement for Scott Malolua following a dislocated shoulder. Samoa team guide Rugby World Cup 2019. Samoa will field a team heavily fortified by top European professionals for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup Qualifying fixtures.