S T A C K E D! Manu Samoa has named a loaded 30-man squad for the November leg of the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, with plenty of experience, international pedigree and new faces included. Head coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi has brought together a strong mix of established Manu Samoa players and several players in line to make their international debuts. Former All Blacks Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson headline the squad after completing their respective stand-down periods and switching their international eligibility to Samoa. Eight uncapped players have been selected, while former Wallabies prop Scott Sio is also included after making his Manu Samoa debut during the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign.
Manu Samoa will begin its November campaign against Zimbabwe on November 7, before facing Portugal and Spain as the team continues its preparations toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Manu Samoa 2026 Nations Cup Squad:
- Latrell Ah Kiong
- Michael Alaalatoa
- Richie Asiata
- Scott Sio
- Aki Seiuli
- Marco Fepuleai
- Tietie Tuimauga
- Millennium Sanerivi
- Sama Malolo
- Ben Petaia Nee-Nee
- Samuel Slade
- Chris Gabriel
- Theodore McFarland
- Niko Jones
- Alamanda Motuga
- Miracle Faiilagi
- Akira Ioane
- Abraham Papali’i
- Connor Tupai
- Joel Lam
- Efeso Tavita
- Jacob Umaga
- Josh Ioane
- Irae Simone
- Peter Umaga-Jensen
- Lalomilo Lalomilo
- Duncan Paia’aua
- AJ Lam
- Etene Nanai-Seturo
- Shaun Stevenson
Manu Samoa has plenty of firepower heading into November, and this squad will give Samoa an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
