Former sevens rugby player, Belgium Tuatagaloa has been named in Samoa’s starting line-up against the Wallabies, this Saturday.
The 29 year old made his debut in 15’s for the side in this year’s Pacific Nations Cup.
In the recent documentary by TVNZ on the level playing field, Tuatagaloa was reported saying how honoured he was to be part of his home team and represent the country where he was born and raised.
He is joined by former All Blacks Sevens player Tim Nanai-Williams in the line-up that will be up against the Australians as a build up to the rugby world cup.
The side will be captained by Jack Lam.
Manu Samoa Team:
1.Jordan Lay 2.Ray Niuia 3.Michael Alaalatoa 4.Teofilo Paulo 5.Kane Leaupepe 6.TJ Ioane 7.Jack Lam 8.Afasetiti Amosa 9.Scott Malolua 10.Tusi Pisi 11.Ed Fidow 12. Reynold Lee Lo 13.Alapati Leiua 14.Belgium Tuatagaloa 15.Tim Nanani Williams
Reserves:
16.Motu Matu’u 17.Paul Alo-Emile 18.Logovii Mulipola 19.Josh Tyrell 20.Seilala Lam 21. Dwayne Polataivao 22. AJ Alatimu 23. Ah See Tuala