24 Nov 2006

Strong lineup named for final game on European tour

6:27 am on 24 November 2006

The Pacific Islanders have named a strong team to face the Irish at Lansdowne Road this weekend.

The PIRA players will be hoping for a positive result to end their short European tour where they've lost two Test one against Wales and Scotland.

The team named by coach Pat Lam is: Tevita Taumoepeau, Aleki Luitui, Molitika, Nili Latu Hale T-Pole from Tonga, captain Simon Raiwalui, Mosese Rauluni, Kameli Raguvou, Seru Rabeni, and Norman Ligairi from Fiji. Daniel Leo, Tusi Pisi, Elvis Seveali, Lome Faatau from Samoa

The reserves are

Mahonri Schwalger, Junior Poluleuligaga, Seilala Mapasua, Alesana Tuilagi from Samoa, with Taufaao Felise and Epi Taione from Tonga, and Aca Ratuva from Fiji.