Manu Samoa rugby coach Stephen Betham has brought the experienced halfback Kahn Fotuali'i to bolster a squad still smarting from a last gasp win over Canada as they look towards tomorrows Pacific Nations Cup final against Fiji.
It took an injury time try for the Manu to beat Canada 21-20 in a physical encounter .
Injuries from that match have taken their toll with electric centre Paul Perez, hooker Motu Matuu and halfback Pele Cowley all unavailable for the final.
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Betham says the focus for team selection has been to pick a squad that would keep intensity for the full 80 minutes of the game.
He says they came out of the last game against Canada happy to take the win, but a little bruised from the things they didn't get right.
The team is:
1. Sakaria Taulafo
2. Maatulimanu Leiataua
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Iosefa Tekori
5. Faatiga Lemalu
6. Faifili Levave
7. Jack Lam
8. Vavae Tuilagi
9. Kahn Fotualii
10. Mike Stanley
11. Alesana Tuilagi (C)
12. Faialaga Afamasaga
13. Johnny Leota
14. Faatoina Autagavaia
15. Ah See Tuala
Reserves:
16. Andrew Williams
17. Viliamu Afatia
18. Jake Grey
19. Filo Paulo
20. TJ Ioane
21. Vavao Afemai
22. Patrick Faapale
23. Sinoti Sinoti
