Rugby: Samoan squad named

Waratahs flanker Des Tuiavii has been named in the Samoan rugby squad for their World Cup buildup tour of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

The Samoans play the New Zealand Divisional 15 at Pukekohe on Saturday before travelling to Australia to play the Waratahs and the Reds on June 12 and 15 respectively.

They have a test against Ireland in Apia on June 20 and then head to South Africa to play Free State, the Lions and Mpumalanga Pumas and then a test against Namibia on July 12.

Samoa (additional players may be included for South Africa): Jonathan Meredith, Mahoni Schwalger, Kas Lealamanua, Mark Luafaealo, Tamata Leupolu, Fosi Pala'amo, Leo Lafaiali'i, Opeta Palepoi, Kitiona Vilamu, Semo Setiti, Maurie Fa'asavalu, Ponali Tapelu, Pama Petia, Des Tuiavii, Steven So'oialo, Denning Tyell, Earl Va'a, Fereti Tuilagi, Brian Lima, Elvis Seveali'i, Dale Rasmussen, Lome Fa'atau, Afato So'oalo, George Harder, Ron Fanuatau, Tanner Vili.

- NZPA