Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is backing his new-look squad to hold their own against the Māori All Blacks and Tonga.
The Manu will play the Māori All Blacks on 26 June in Wellington which Mapusua said is the perfect build-up for their Rugby World Cup qualifiers against the 'Ikale Tahi.
RNZ Pacific sports journalist Vinnie Wylie has been talking with the Manu Samoa coach and players. He joins me now.
Talofa Vinnie, so how is that team lineup looking?
Manu Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
