Four players are set to make their test debut for Manu Samoa against Wales, among seven changes to the match-day squad for Friday night's one-off rugby international in Apia.
Paul Alo-Emile gets his opportunity at tight head prop, with Census Johnston having to return to New Zealand for personal reasons.
Galu Taufale is set to earn his first cap on the openside flank, while Alafoti Faosiliva earns a start at number eight.
Manu Samoa prop Paul Alo-Emile. Photo: Samoa Rugby Union / Wayne Dowd
Faifili Levave and Vavae Tuilagi are set to add loose forward impact off the bench.
Captain David Lemi returns to the left wing, after missing Friday's 78-0 thrashing by the All Blacks, while Rey Lee-lo has recovered from injury to reclaim the number 12 jersey, pushing Alapati Leiua to the right wing in place of the injured Albert Nikoro.
Flanker Galu Taufale, scoring a try here for Wellington, will make his Manu Samoa debut against Wales. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Auckland-based first five D'Angelo Leuila also gets a rare starting opportunity at fullback in place of Ahsee Tuala.
Samoa Under 20s prop Bronson Fotualli-Tauakipulu is set to debut from the bench, along with Queensland Reds midfielder Henry Taefu and sevens star Tila Mealoi.
Captain David Lemi is back for Manu Samoa Photo: Renee McKay/SRU
Wales change seven
Wales have made seven changes to their starting line-up from the team that beat Tonga 24-6 last week in Auckland.
Ospreys lock Rory Thornton will make his test debut for the Reds Dragons at Apia Park.
In the backs, Aled Davies makes his first international start at halfback, Tyler Morgan lines up at centre and Cory Allen is named on the right wing.
Two of last week's debutants, hooker Ryan Elias and tighthead Dillon Lewis, also make their first starts, with openside Ellis Jenkins has also been promoted from the bench.
Two uncapped players are named among the Wales replacements: Cardiff Blues halfback Tomos Williams and Ospreys lock Adam Beard.
Samoa squad:
1. Viliamu Afatia
2. Maatulimanu Leiataua
3. Paul Alo Emile
4. Chris Vui
5. Faatiga Lemalu
6. Piula Faasalele
7. Galu Taufale
8. Alafoti Faosiliva
9. Kahn Fotuali'i
10.Tusi Pisi
11. David Lemi (c)
12. Reynold Lee Lo
13. Kieron Fonotia
14. Alapati Leiua
15. D'Angelo Leuila
16. Seilala Lam
17. Nephi Leatigaga
18. Bronson Fotuali'i Tauakipulu
19. Faifili Levave
20. Vavae Tuilagi
21. Dwayne Polataivao
22. Henry Taefu
23. Tila Mealoi
Wales squad:
15 Gareth Anscombe
14 Cory Allen
13 Tyler Morgan
12 Jamie Roberts (c)
11 Steffan Evans
10 Sam Davies
9 Aled Davies
1 Nicky Smith
2 Ryan Elias
3 Dillon Lewis
4 Seb Davies
5 Rory Thornton
6 Aaron Shingler
7 Ellis Jenkins
8 Josh Navidi
16 Scott Baldwin
17 Wyn Jones
18 Rhodri Jones
19 Adam Beard
20 Thomas Young
21 Tomos Williams
22 Owen Williams
23 Scott Williams
