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Razor adds cutting edge to Samoa

10th May 2016


Rey Lee-Lo has been named in the Samoa squad for their summer Tests.

The Cardiff Blues centre has been in fine form in recent weeks and scooped the man-of-the-match award for his try-scoring performance in the weekend’s Guinness PRO12 victory over Edinburgh.

Lee-Lo has so far won six caps for his country, including four at last year’s Rugby World Cup.

The Pacific islanders will take on Georgia, Fiji and Tonga as they look to book their place at Japan 2019.

Samoa Head Coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia said: "To play Georgia, who are the European Nations Cup Champions, in front of our local fans, is a great way to start the international season for Manu Samoa.

"Although Manu Samoa is going through a re-building phase, the immediate focus has to be the qualification for 2019 Rugby World Cup. 

"The test matches against Fiji and Tonga are critical to the process of this qualification.

"I'm heartened by the fact that our experienced players are passionate and have come back to represent the Blue Jersey. It is also exciting to introduce the new breed of talent coming through the ranks, both locally and overseas." 

Samoa squad:

FORWARDS
Sakaria Taulafo, James Johnston, Census Johnston
Viliamu Afatia, Jake Grey, Sam Aiono, Nuuuli Lene*, Motu Matu’u, Manu Leiataua, Seilala Lam*, Teofilo Paulo, Faatiga Lemalu, Piula Faasalele, Talaga Alofipo*, Jeff Lepa*, Jack Lam, TJ Ioane, Alafoti Faosiliva, Faifili Levave
Oneone Faafou, Greg Foe*, Elia Elia*

BACKS
Pele Cowley, Auvasa Falealii*, Dwayne Polataivao*, Tusiata Pisi, Michael Stanley, Patrick Faapale, Dangelo Leuila*, Rey Lee Lo, Winston Stanley, Faialaga Afamasaga, Isaia Petelo*, Malu Falaniko*, Paul Perez,
Faatoina Autagavaia, David Lemi, Alofa Alofa, Tim Nanai Williams, Danny Tusitala*