Scarlets second row Sam Lousi has been included in a much-changed Tonga side for their second match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Samoa in Lautoka on Saturday.
Lousi, who enjoyed an outstanding 2021-22 campaign for the Scarlets, comes into the pack as one of eight changes to the starting XV following the disappointing 36-0 to Fiji last weekend.
TONGA (versus Samoa, Saturday) 15. William Havili; 14. Tima Fainga’anuku, 13. Afusipa Taumoepeau, 12. Fetuli Paea, 11. Anzelo Tu’itavuki; 10. James Faiva, 9. Sonatane Takula; 1. Siegfried Fishi’ihoi, 2. Siua Maile, 3. Ben Tameifuna, 4. Veikoso Poloniati, 5. Sam Lousi, 6, Tanginoa Halaifonua, 7. Sione Havili, 8. Sione Tu’ipulotu. Reps: 16. Samiuela Moli, 17. Fe’ao Fotuaika, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Semisi Paea, 20. Solomone Funaki, 21. Lotu Inisi, 22, Manu Paea, 23. Otumaka Mausia
