Fetu Samoa have named their 22-player squad for their opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup vs. Australia, with co-captains Annetta Nu’uausala and Evania Isa’ako set to lead the side into the tournament.
The Samoan side will open its World Cup campaign against Australia, with Destiny Mino-Sinapati named at fullback. Mercedez Taulelei-Siala and Freedom Crichton-Ropati will feature on the wings, while Monica Tagaoai and Sarina Masaga have been selected in the centres. Taliah Fuimaono and Pauline Piliae-Rasabale will partner in the halves, with Nu’uausala named at prop and Mary-Jane Taito at hooker. Laikha Clarke, Isa’ako, Ivana Lolesio and lock Leilani Wilson complete the starting forward pack. Evelyn Roberts, Fanua Rimoni, Amber Hall and Jasmine Solia have been named on the interchange bench, providing additional options throughout the match. Tavarna Papalii, Jaydika Tafua, Jetaya Faifua, Christabelle Onesemo and Christian Pio round out the squad as reserves.
Fetu Samoa will look to make a strong start to their World Cup campaign against Australia, following Toa Samoa’s opening fixture against France in a double-header at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Fetu Samoa Team List
2026 Rugby League World Cup | Round One vs Australia
Starting XIII
- Destiny Mino-Sinapati
- Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
- Monica Tagoai
- Sarina Masaga
- Freedom Crichton-Ropati
- Taliah Fuimaono
- Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
- Annetta Nu’uausala (C)
- Mary-Jane Taito
- Laikha Clarke
- Evania Isa’ako (C)
- Ivana Lolesio
- Leilani Wilson
Interchange
- Evelyn Roberts
- Fanua Rimoni
- Amber Hall
- Jasmine Solia
Replacement
- Tavarna Papalii
Reserves
19. Jaydika Tafua
20. Jetaya Faifua
21. Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa
22. Christian Pio
