Lima set for record fifth World Cup

Samoa: Brian Lima makes a record fifth appearance at the Rugby World Cup after the announcement of a strong squad of 30 to play…

Samoa:Brian Lima makes a record fifth appearance at the Rugby World Cup after the announcement of a strong squad of 30 to play in France.

Samoa have also announced a back-up squad of 17 in case of injuries to the first team.

There will be no shortage of power on hand, with the Leicester-based Tuilagi brothers - Alesana, Henry and Anitelea - joining the Biarritz prop Census Johnston in the squad.

SAMOA SQUAD: Backs: Steve Sooialo, Junior Poluleuligaga, Loki Crichton, Lolo Lui, Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, Jerry Meafou, Anitelea Tuilagi, David Lemi, Seilala Maposua, Elvis Sevealii, Brian Pala Lima, Lome Faatau, Alesana Tuilagi, Gavin Willams Forwards: Justin Vaa, Census Johnston, Kasiano Lealamanua, Mahonri Schwalger, Donald Kerslake, Muliufi Salanoa, Silao Vaisola Sefo, Filipo Levi, Kane Thompson, Daniel Leo, Iosefa Tekori, Ulia Ulia, Henry Tuilagi, Siuleo Lafaialii, Justin Purdie, Semo Sititi (capt).