Pacific league teams tweak line-ups for Round 2

Toa Samoa have been forced into a change for the Pool B Rugby League World Cup showdown against rivals Mate Ma’a Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.

Ricky Leutele has been named on the wing in place of Peter Mata'utia, who's returned to Australia with a quad injury.

The other change is up front with Herman Ese'ese promoted to start in the front row and Sam Lisone dropping to the bench.

Mate Ma'a Tonga have tweaked their backline for the clash.

Solomone Kata comes in for Konrad Hurrell in the centres, alongside three-try hero Michael Jennings, while David Fusitu'a replaces former Warriors teammate Manu Vatuvei on the wing.

Samoa squad:

Young Tonumaipea, Ricky Leutele, Timoteo Lafai, Joseph Leilua, Ken Maumalo, Joseph Paulo, Ben Roberts, Junior Paulo, Jazz Tevaga, Herman Ese'ese, 11 Joshua Papalii, Frank Pritchard (c), Leeson Ah Mau, Fa'amanu Brown, Zane Musgrove, Sam Lisone, Bunty Afoa, Sam Tagataese, Frank Winterstein, Jarome Luai, Matthew Wright

Tonga squad:

William Hopoate, Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Solomone Kata, David Fusitu'a, Tuimoala Lolohea, Mafoa'aeata Hingano, Andrew Fifita, Siliva Havili, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Manu Ma'u, Sika Manu (c), Jason Taumalolo, Sione Katoa, Sam Moa, Peni Terepo, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Ukuma Ta'ai, Manu Vatuvei, Konrad Hurrell, Samisoni Langi.