Rugby: Williams makes changes to Samoa

Samoa have bolstered their squad for their next two rugby internationals, against Tonga and France over the next fortnight in Apia.

After a narrow loss to Japan and a narrow win over Canada in the Pacific Rim tournament, coach Bryan Williams has dropped Mark Luafalealo, Mepi Faoagali, Filipo Toala, Robbie Ale, Silao Leaega (who is injured) and Semo Sititi.

Into the squad go British-based forwards Brendan Reidy and Mike Mika, second-rower Isaac Feaunati and backs John Schuster and Earl Va'a.

Super 12 final players Afato So'oalo and Brian Lima have also joined the squad but are likely to miss the game against Tonga on Sunday while they get over niggling injuries.

Fromer All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala is in Samoa with the squad and is recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered in Newcastle's match against Wasps.

"Hopefully we will have Inga for our test against the All Blacks on June 18," Williams said.

Manu Samoa are expected to announce their team for the game against Tonga today. - NZPA