Seilala Mapusua told RNZ Pacific they are a very strong squad which includes one former Wallaby and four former All Blacks.
They are players who are taking advantage of the change in eligibility laws that allow players to switch international allegiances under certain conditions.
Former Wallaby fly-half and Moana Pasifika veteran Christian Leali'ifano joins ex-All Blacks Charlie Faumuina, Steven Luatua, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen and Lima Sopoaga in the Samoan team.
