Samoa resist changes for Namibia opener
Samoan fullback Paul Williams, son of former All Black winger Bryan Williams, said the team was looking forward to starting their campaign tomorrow. “We’ve had a good build-up but we’re rugby players and we like to be playing rugby, not training,” he said.
Namibia have made three changes for their second game following the 49-25 loss to Fiji on Saturday.
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Hide AdSamoa: P Williams, S Tagicakibau, G Pisi, S Mapusua, A Tuilagi, T Pisi, K Fotuali’i, G Stowers, M Faasavalu, T Tuifua, K Thompson, D Leo, A Perenise, M Schwalger (capt), 1-Sakaria Taulafo. Subs: T Paulo, C Johnston, J Tekori, O Treviranus, J Poluleuligaga, E Sapolu Fuimaono, T Lavea.
Namibia: C Botha, D Dames, D van Wyk, P van Zyl, L Winkler, T Kotze, E Jantjies, P Jan van Lill, J Burger (captain), J Nieuwenhuis, H Franken, H Koll, R Larson H Horn, J Redelinghuys. Subs: B O’Callaghan, J du Toit, N Esterhuyse, R Kitshoff, R de la Harpe, D de la Harpe, T Losper.