The Manu Samoa team to take on the All Blacks in Apia on Wednesday's been named, and there's just one locally-based player in the side.
Reserve back Faialaga Afamasaga's the odd one out - the rest of the team ply their trade either in Europe or in New Zealand.
And with the likes of Newcastle lock Kane Thompson, formerly of the Chiefs and Highlanders, Bristol openside Jack Lam (formerly of the Hurricanes) and Chiefs fullback Tim Nanai-Williams, the Manu men will have plenty of Super Rugby experience to take to the All Blacks players.
Manu Samoa coach Stephen Betham, left, manager Sami Leota, centre, and co-coach Alama Ieremia at the team announcement in Apia Photo: RNZ
Samoa co-coach Alama Ieremia's not dwelling too much on the New Zealanders though. "There is that knowledge obviously of the opposition, but at the end of the day we can only control what we actually have here."
But talking of his old team, the former All Blacks centre was quick to acknowledge the challenge ahead. "You know it's a great team. It's great to see that they're bringing a full strength team so, we'll certainly get excited about it and we'll give it our best shot."
Samoa:
1 Sakaria Taulafo
2 Wayne Ole Avei
3 Census Johnson
4 Teofilo Paulo
5 Kane Thompson
6 Alafoti Faosiliva
7 Jack Lam
8 Ofisa Treviranus (c)
9 Kahn Fotuali'i
10 Tusiata Pisi
11 Alesana Tuilagi
12 Johnny Leota
13 Paul Perez
14 Alofa Alofa
15 Tim Nanai-Williams
Reserves:
16 Ma'atulimanu Leiataua
17 Anthony Perenise
18 Iosefa Tekori
19 Maurie Faasavalu
20 Peleifofoga Cowley
21 Faialaga Afamasaga
22 Ken Pisi
