Savaii Samoa is a former Samoa rugby union representative team that played in the Pacific Rugby Cup from 2006 to 2010. The other Samoan team in the Cup was Upolu Samoa. Savaii Samoa and Upolu Samoa were selected from tournaments that took place in Samoa. Most of the players selected in these two teams were local players.

Savaii takes on the Fiji Warriors

The Savaii Samoa team beat Air Pacific Fiji Warriors 10-5 at Marist Ground in Apia, Samoa to win the inaugural Pacific Rugby Cup in 2006,[1] but did not feature in the finals for the remaining four seasons.

Record

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Honours

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Pacific Rugby Cup

Season standings

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Pacific Rugby Cup

Year Pos Pld W D L F A +/- BP Pts Final  Notes  
2010 4th 5 2 0 3 105 110 −5 2 10   Did not compete in finals
2009 3rd 5 3 0 2 103 91 +12 3 15   Did not compete in finals
2008 3rd 5 3 0 2 81 81 0 1 13   Did not compete in finals
2007 4th 5 2 0 3 106 88 18 3 11   Did not compete in finals
2006 1st 5 4 0 1 120 81 +39 2 18 10–5   Won final against Fiji Warriors

Squads

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2008 Savaii Samoa Squad
Forwards
  • Lafoga Aoelua, Loleni Tafunai, Viliamu Viliamu, Hore Tea, Poutoa Iosi, Se'e Lepa, Steve Faatau, Tua Ale, Rudy Leavasa, Egelani Fale, Luti Pese, Lale Latu, Wally Esau, Keneti Tofilau, Joe Taina, Ulia Ulia, Robert Ah Kuoi, Avaelalo Tito, Solomona Aimaasu, Maugaloto Palu, Ponifasio Vasa, Alafoti Fa'osiliva, Tele Ese, Fisoa Faaiu.
Backs
  • Alatasi Tupou, Ese Fale, Gafa Siona, Ki Anufe, Afa Lesa, Mark Tanuvasa, Silaumua Potifele, Fale Afamasaga, Reupena Lavasa, Junior Leota, Chris Lei Sam, Aifou Faamausili, Tom Iosefa, Anekosi Faamoe, Fanuafou Tofi, Sitiveni Leleimalefaga

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2007 Savaii Samoa Squad

Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.

Player Position Union
Joe Taina Fullback   Samoa
Afa Lesa Fullback   Samoa
Tauvaga Faafou Wing   Samoa
Esera Lauina Wing   Samoa
Meki Magele Wing   Samoa
Thomas Timani Wing   Samoa
Alesana Laumea Centre   Samoa
Iulio Sititi Centre   Samoa
Suafai Taialii Centre   Samoa
Fanuafou Tofi Centre   Samoa
Alvin Tavana Fly-half   Samoa
Earl Va'a Fly-half   Samoa
Gafa Siona Scrum-half   Samoa
Paul Chang Tung Scrum-half   Samoa
Player Position Union
Rudy Leavasa (captain) Prop   Samoa
Na'ama Leleimalefaga Prop   Samoa
Sui Liaga Prop   Samoa
Thompson Soanai Prop   Samoa
Lafoga Auelua Hooker   Samoa
Steve Faatau Hooker   Samoa
Loleni Tafunai Hooker   Samoa
Lome Fa'asavalu Tonu Hooker   Samoa
Sio Isara Lock   Samoa
Lale Latu Lock   Samoa
Tala Mataena Lock   Samoa
Luti Pese Lock   Samoa
Filisoa Faaiu Flanker   Samoa
Egelani Fale Flanker   Samoa
Malo Nofoagatotoa Flanker   Samoa
Manaia Salavea Flanker   Samoa
Sio Sosa Flanker   Samoa
Ulia Ulia Flanker   Samoa
Ponifasio Vasa Flanker   Samoa

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Pacific Rugby Cup". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008.