Samoa are without playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita today after he injured his hamstring in the narrow 20-18 loss to Tonga in their final group game.

His spot goes to Ronald Volkman, who was excellent when he came on in that contest, while Deine Mariner returns to the interchange bench after overcoming a hamstring problem of his own.

Samoa: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Brian To'o, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Sualauvi Fa'alogo, Ronald Volkman, Jarome Luai, Francis Molo, Benaiah Ioelu, Junior Paulo, Connelly Lemuelu, Jermaine McEwen Jermaine McEwen, Francis Manuleleua.

Interchange: Jazz Tevaga, Spencer Leniu, Shawn Blore, Ata Mariota, Clayton Faulalo, Deine Mariner.