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Samoa names team for World Cup semifinal
Fetu Samoa announce their squad for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, with one change forced by injury.
In brief
Fetu Samoa announce their squad for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, with one change forced by injury. Fetu Samoa named their team for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, replacing injured winger Freedom Crichton Ropati with Anastasia Leatupue. Originally reported by Abc.
Samoa forced into change
Fetu Samoa had to replace winger Freedom Crichton Ropati after he suffered an ankle injury last week against England. Anastasia Leatupue, nineteen, comes onto the wing.
Other lineup adjustments
Fanua Rimoni starts at lock and Tavarna Papalii moves to the bench as Samoa prepare for their World Cup semifinal match.
Squad has high-level experience
Despite underdog status, Fetu Samoa boasts talent including Ivana Lolesio with Queensland State of Origin experience and Annetta Nuuausala, who has played Test rugby for nearly a decade.
The headline
Fetu Samoa named their team for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, replacing injured winger Freedom Crichton Ropati with Anastasia Leatupue.
