Alesana Tuilagi will start his fourth successive game at the Rugby World Cup when Samoa play the USA in Saint Etienne this evening.
After defeats by South Africa, Tonga and England, the Samoans cannot qualify for the quarter-finals but will look to go out on a winning note in Pool A.
After defeats by South Africa, Tonga and England, the Samoans cannot qualify for the quarter-finals but will look to go out on a winning note in Pool A.
Although the Samoans have been hit hard by injuries in the squad, Tuilagi has played every minute of their opening three games in the pool stages.
Older brother Henry misses the USA match after injuring a shoulder in the match against England, while younger brother Anitelea was ruled out of the tournament by an injury in the build-up.
Samoa: Crichton, Fa'atau, Mapusua, Seveali'i, A Tuilagi, Fuimaono-Sapolu, Polu; Lealamanua, Schwalger, Johnston, Lafaiali'I, Thompson, Sititi (c), Purdie, Vaeluaga. Reps: Vaisola Sefo, Leleimalefaga, Tekori, Ulia, So'oialo, Lemi, Lui
