Samoa rugby union

Samoa appoints new 7s manager, changes role

New Zealand-based Masunu Talapusi has been appointed to the role.

He was hired on a temporary basis to help organize the preparations for the historic All Blacks vs Manu Samoa test in July.

The CEO of the Samoa Rugby Union, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea'i, says the new manager will responsible for all administration works for the team while head coach Damian McGrath and assistant coach Brian Lima will concentrate on the players.

OPINION: Take a bow, Samoa!

More to the point, the next time, Goliath is not just going to rock up to Apia two days before the game and expect to walk all over David.

Respect is earned and if anything, that’s what has been achieved by Samoa this week – on and off the field.

For that, take a bow Samoa. You’ve done it.

Indeed, our people have shown how we are such wonderful hosts by embracing the world champions and making them feel so much at home.