Toa Samoa is pleased to announce the official team lineup for the Round 1 match against the New Zealand Kiwis in the 2025 Pacific Championships. This fixture, set for Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 6:05 PM NZT, will take place at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of a double-header event following the Kiwi Ferns vs. Fetu Samoa game.
Head Coach Ben Gardiner has selected a strong squad, combining seasoned players with promising talent, to represent Samoa in this international contest.
The selected team is as follows:
Starting Lineup:
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
- Murray Taulagi
- Izack Tago
- Deine Mariner
- Brian To’o
- Blaize Talagi-Seuala
- Jarome Luai (C)
- Josh Papalii
- Jazz Tevaga
- Payne Haas
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Jaydn Su’A
- Junior Paulo (C)
Interchange: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Terrell May 17. Francis Molo
Extended Bench: 18. Benaiah Ioelu 19. Ata Mariota 20. Clayton Faulalo 21. Lyhkan King-Togia
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Stay updated on toasamoarl.com for additional match information, including live coverage and post-game analysis. For media inquiries, contact the Toa Samoa team.
