The powerful winger will earn his seventh cap for his country, as Tonga face a formidable Samoan outfit, which includes the likes of Sinoti Sinoti, who was named Premiership Player of the Season following a superb season with Newcastle Falcons.

Tonga

1. Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Siua Halanukonuka, 4. Leva Fifita, 5. Joe Tu'ineau, 6. Sitiveni Mafi, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Nasi Manu, 9. Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Cooper Vuna, 12. Siale Piutau (c) 13. Nafi Tu'itavake, 14. Viliami Lolohea, 15. David Halaifonua.

Replacements: 16. Sefo Sakalia, 17. David Feao, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Valentino Mapapalangi, 20. Maama Vaipulu, 21. Suke Tuumotooa, 22. Latiume Fosita, 23. Sione Fifita.

Samoa

1. Jordan Lay 2. Seilala Lam 3. Viliamu Afatia 4. Joe Tekori 5. Chris Vui (c) 6. Piula Faasalele 7. TJ Ioane 8. Jack Lam 9. Dwayne Polataivao 10. Tusi Pisi 11. Sinoti Sinoti 12. Alapati Leiua 13. Alofa Alofa 14. Paul Perez 15. Ah See Tuala

Replacements: 16. Elia Elia 17. James Lay 18. Paul Alo-Emile 19. Brandon Nansen 20. Ofisa Treviranus 21. Melani Matavao 22. Rodney Iona 23. Ed Fidow.

Vuna starts for Tonga against Samoa

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