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Veteran Brian Lima is set to play in his fifth Rugby World Cup after being included in Samoa's 30-man squad on Monday. The 35-year-old centre made his RWC debut in England in 1991 and has played in every tournament since, scoring ten tries in 16 appearances for the Pacific island.
Coach Michael Jones appointed loose-forward Semo Sititi as captain for the tournament and included 13 players based in Britain. Only five of the squad are plying their trade in Samoa.
Lima, capped 63 times, heads an experienced party for the Samoans, who also included halfback Steve So'oialo for his third World Cup while Lome Fa'atau and Elvis Seveali'i featured in the 2003 campaign.
Jones also named 17 players on standby in case of injury.
Samoa have been grouped with world champions England, South Africa, Tonga and the United States in Pool A in France and will open their campaign against the Springboks in Paris on Sept 9.
Squad:
Forwards - Justin Va'a, Census Johnston, Kasiano Lealamanua, Mahonri Schwalger, Donald Kerslake, Muliufi Salanoa, Silao Vaisola Sefo, Filipo Levi, Kane Thompson, Daniel Leo, Iosefa Tekori, Ulia Ulia, Henry Tuilagi, Siuleo Lafaiali'i, Justin Purdie, Semo Sititi (captain).
Backs - Steve So'oialo, Junior Poluleuligaga, Loki Crichton, Lolo Lui, Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, Jerry Meafou, Anitelea Tuilagi, David Lemi, Seilala Maposua, Elvis Seveali'i, Brian Pala Lima, Lome Fa'atau, Alesana Tuilagi, Gavin Willams.
