He's the only new cap in the run-on fifteen for head coach Steve Jackson's first test in charge, which includes seven changes from the team that started Samoa's last test against Germany four months ago.
Hooker Ray Niuia, lock Ben Nee-Nee, loose forward Iakopo Mapu and midfielder Stacey Ili are also poised to win the first test cap from the bench.
Aana Chiefs flanker Mapu trains under the tutelage of former Manu Samoa captain Mahonri Schwalger at the Rugby Academy of Samoa.
