Who: Samoa vs. Spain
When: Saturday, Jul 13, 2024, 3:00 PM WST
Where: Apia Park
Lakapi Samoa is excited to announce the first Manu Samoa Squad for 2024, ahead of the upcoming July Test Series. Manu Samoa Head Coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger, is looking forward to fielding his first squad since assuming the top role this year.
“I’m excited about the task ahead and assembling our first squad to play our initial two tests at home,” says Schwalger.
The July Test Matches will be held at Apia Park, with Manu Samoa facing Italy on July 5th and Spain on July 13th. These tests will also serve as kick-off for preparations of the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup in August.
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai, offered their congratulations to the selectors and coaching staff of Manu Samoa.
“Congratulations to Head Coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger, our Team of Selectors, and our Coaching Team for their first selection of Manu Samoa for 2024. In the July Test Series, we are excited to welcome back Italy and Spain, to Samoa. We look forward to seeing our Manu Samoa play its first test at Apia Park,”
Schwalger stated that these matches will provide valuable insights into future strategies.
“Hosting Italy, one of the top Tier 1 nations in the world, is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and bring rugby back to our people,” says Schwalger.
Source: Lakapi Samoa, Manu Samoa Squad – July Test Series 2024 – Lakapi Samoa
