Levave in line for Samoa debut
Hurricanes flank Faifili Levave is set to make his Test debut after being named in the 30-man Samoa squad for the November internationals.
The squad include eight Europe-based players including Northampton Saints duo Kahn Fotuali’i and George Pisi, Toulouse prop Census Johnston and Leicester Tigers prop Logovii Mulipola.
The most notable absentees are imposing wing Alesana Tuilagi and veteran centre Seilala Mapusua, who are plying their trade in Japan.
Samoa squad:
Forwards: Ole Avei, Ti'i Paulo, Census Johnston, Sakaria Taulafo, Logovi’i Mulipola, James Johnston, Viliamu Afatia, Teofilo Paulo, Daniel Leo, Piula Faasalele, Joe Tekori, Faatiga Lemalu, Maurie Faasavalu, Ofisa Treviranus, Jack Lam, Taiasina Tuifua, Faifili Levave.
Backs: Kahn Fotuali’i, Jeremy Su'a, Tusi Pisi, Patrick Faapale, George Pisi, Johnny Leota, Paul Williams, Isaia Tuifua, David Lemi, Alapati Leiua, Sinoti Sinoti, Brando Va’aulu, Faatoina Autagavaia.
