Savaii Samoa

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Savaii Samoa is a former Samoa rugby union representative team that played in the Pacific Rugby Cup from 2006 to 2010. The other Samoan team in the Cup was Upolu Samoa. Savaii Samoa and Upolu Samoa were selected from tournaments that took place in Samoa. Most of the players selected in these two teams were local players.

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The Savaii Samoa team beat Air Pacific Fiji Warriors 10-5 at Marist Ground in Apia, Samoa to win the inaugural Pacific Rugby Cup in 2006, [1] but did not feature in the finals for the remaining four seasons.

Record

Honours

Pacific Rugby Cup

Season standings

Pacific Rugby Cup

YearPosPldWDLFA+/-BPPtsFinal Notes  
2010 4th5203105110−5210  Did not compete in finals
2009 3rd530210391+12315  Did not compete in finals
2008 3rd530281810113  Did not compete in finals
2007 4th52031068818311  Did not compete in finals
2006 1st540112081+3921810–5  Won final against Fiji Warriors

Squads

2008 Savaii Samoa Squad
Forwards
  • Lafoga Aoelua, Loleni Tafunai, Viliamu Viliamu, Hore Tea, Poutoa Iosi, Se'e Lepa, Steve Faatau, Tua Ale, Rudy Leavasa, Egelani Fale, Luti Pese, Lale Latu, Wally Esau, Keneti Tofilau, Joe Taina, Ulia Ulia, Robert Ah Kuoi, Avaelalo Tito, Solomona Aimaasu, Maugaloto Palu, Ponifasio Vasa, Alafoti Fa'osiliva, Tele Ese, Fisoa Faaiu.
Backs
  • Alatasi Tupou, Ese Fale, Gafa Siona, Ki Anufe, Afa Lesa, Mark Tanuvasa, Silaumua Potifele, Fale Afamasaga, Reupena Lavasa, Junior Leota, Chris Lei Sam, Aifou Faamausili, Tom Iosefa, Anekosi Faamoe, Fanuafou Tofi, Sitiveni Leleimalefaga

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2007 Savaii Samoa Squad

Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.

PlayerPositionUnion
Joe Taina Fullback Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Afa Lesa Fullback Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Tauvaga Faafou Wing Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Esera Lauina Wing Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Meki Magele Wing Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Thomas Timani Wing Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Alesana Laumea Centre Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Iulio Sititi Centre Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Suafai Taialii Centre Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Fanuafou Tofi Centre Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Alvin Tavana Fly-half Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Earl Va'a Fly-half Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Gafa Siona Scrum-half Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Paul Chang Tung Scrum-half Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
PlayerPositionUnion
Rudy Leavasa(captain) Prop Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Na'ama Leleimalefaga Prop Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Sui Liaga Prop Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Thompson Soanai Prop Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Lafoga Auelua Hooker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Steve Faatau Hooker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Loleni Tafunai Hooker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Lome Fa'asavalu Tonu Hooker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Sio Isara Lock Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Lale Latu Lock Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Tala Mataena Lock Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Luti Pese Lock Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Filisoa Faaiu Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Egelani Fale Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Malo Nofoagatotoa Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Manaia Salavea Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Sio Sosa Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Ulia Ulia Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
Ponifasio Vasa Flanker Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa

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References

  1. 1 2 "Pacific Rugby Cup". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008.