# 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.
- Title: Samoa names team for World Cup semifinal · Abc | Shortify
- Summary: Fetu Samoa announce their squad for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, with one change forced by injury.
- Keywords: breaking, fetu samoa, rugby league world cup, semifinal, freedom crichton ropati, anastasia leatupue, team selection, Abc
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-11-07/rugby-league-world-cup-live-semifinals-from-newcastle/107345014
- Published: 2026-11-07T05:45:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, fetu samoa, rugby league world cup, semifinal, freedom crichton ropati, anastasia leatupue, team selection, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Fetu Samoa named their team for the Rugby League World Cup semifinal, replacing injured winger Freedom Crichton Ropati with Anastasia Leatupue.