Samuela Fainu
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Sep 7, 2026
NickHOST
Yeah, I really don't want to lose any more of our quality youth.
NickHOST
I know we brought Sam Weller and Latu in across from Manly, but they're Tigers now and we need to keep them in our system.
NickHOST
So they are the future.
NickHOST
We got a glimpse of what Latu can do again yesterday in the loss to Penrith, but that's exciting.
30 MINS LATER
JoshHOST
But I thought if you look at last year's Tigers effort, we probably had a lot of guys available for a lot of the year.
JoshHOST
Whereas, you know, like I look back to, and I pulled this up before, if you look back to 2025, Adam played 21 games.
JoshHOST
Sam Weller played 21 games.
JoshHOST
Sione played 24 games.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Singh says they are also planning to include a 13-a-side tournament similar to the Pacific Nations Cup in rugby union.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Fiji and Tonga are both seeking the services of Fainu brothers, Latu, Samuela and Sione, for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup in October.
Christina ParaskosHOST
This comes as the Fiji Bati coach, Mick Potter, has named the siblings in a 40-man World Cup squad subject to eligibility clearances.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Iliasa Tora with the story.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
The Fainu brothers, who are eligible for both Fiji and Tonga, were among eight West Tigers players chosen in the extended Fiji squad.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Latu Fainu was part of Tonga's squad that toured England in 2023 when he made his test debut, while Samuel and Sione are also being considered for World Cup selection with Tonga.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Porter says the brothers had been included in Fiji's 40-man squad to ensure they qualified for selection if eligible.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
He says that's needed so the trio can qualify for the eventual 23-member squad once the International Rugby League makes a final decision on the players' eligibility.
Johnny BladesHOST
A government statement says the Ministry of Sports and Recreation is working to formalise the arrangement and government support for the SRFU as it undertakes the restructuring and future development of rugby in Samoa.
Johnny BladesHOST
Fiji and Tonga are both seeking the services of the Fainu brothers, Latu, Samuela and Sione, for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup in October.
Johnny BladesHOST
This as the Fiji Mbati coach Mick Potter has named the siblings in a 40-man World Cup squad subject to eligibility clearances.
Johnny BladesHOST
Iliasa Tora reports.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
The Fainu brothers, who are eligible for both Fiji and Tonga, were among eight West Tigers players chosen in the extended Fiji squad.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Latu Fainu was part of Tonga's squad that toured England in 2023 when he made his test debut, while Samuel and Sione are also being considered for World Cup selection with Tonga.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Potter says the brothers had been included in Fiji's 40-man squad to ensure they qualified for selection if eligible.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
He says that's needed so the trio can qualify for the eventual 23-member squad once the International Rugby League makes a final decision on the players' eligibility.
Johnny BladesHOST
The match was supported by the Australian Government's Pacific Oz Sports Initiative.
Johnny BladesHOST
Fiji and Tonga are both seeking the services of the Fainu brothers, Latu, Samuela and Sione, for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup in October.
Johnny BladesHOST
This as the Fiji Mbati coach Mick Potter has named the siblings in a 40-man initial World Cup squad subject to eligibility clearances.
Johnny BladesHOST
Iliasa Tora with the story.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
The Fainu brothers, who are eligible for both Fiji and Tonga, were among eight West Tigers players chosen in the extended Fiji squad.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Latu Fainu was part of Tonga's squad that toured England in 2023 when he made his test debut, while Samuel and Sione are also being considered for World Cup selection with Tonga.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
Potter says the brothers had been included in Fiji's 40-man squad to ensure they qualified for selection if eligible.
Iliasa ToraCORRESPONDENT
He says that's needed so the trio can qualify for the eventual 23-member squad once the International Rugby League makes a final decision on the players' eligibility.
David MoncriefHOST
The Chiefs will now turn their eye to the same date when a raft of second rowers become available.
David MoncriefHOST
David Fafita, Jeremiah Nanai, Britton Nicora, Talis Duncan, Kulikifu Finifuraki and Samuela Fainu can speak to other clubs from the start of November.
David MoncriefHOST
So how exactly did the Raiders do it? Canberra couldn't wait until November the 1st to know if they needed to start looking for a young replacement for 2028.
David MoncriefHOST
It wanted a plan for life without young if the NSW Blues star was going to move on.
G-ManPANELIST
The halves, Jerome Lui, the captain, and Jock Madden.
G-ManPANELIST
Then the forwards of Terrell May, Apisai Koroesau, Funoa Pole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu and Alex Seifarth rounding out the starting line-up.
G-ManPANELIST
Onto the bench, Latu Fainu, Vaka Aho, Ethan Roberts, Bantia Foa, Keith Mason and Sonia Toruva.
Joel CaineHOST
Yes, and Fletch, just sharing this here.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
The halves, Jerome Lui, the captain, and Jock Madden.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
Then the forwards of Terrell May, Apisai Koroesau, Funoa Pole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu and Alex Seifarth rounding out the starting line-up.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
Onto the bench, Latu Fainu, Vaka Aho, Ethan Roberts, Bantia Foa, Keith Mason and Sonia Turuva.
Joel CaineHOST
Yes, and Fletch, just sharing this here.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
The halves, Jerome Lui, the captain, and Jock Madden.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
Then the forwards of Terrell May, Apisai Koroesau, Funoa Pole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu and Alex Seifarth rounding out the starting line-up.
Gerard CroninPANELIST
Onto the bench, Latu Fainu, Vaka Aho, Ethan Roberts, Bantia Foa, Keith Mason and Sonia Turuva.
Joel CaineHOST
Yes, and Fletch, just sharing this here.
James MaloneyPANELIST
You know, they probably didn't have the depth when they lost some, you know, it was probably five or six of them.
Adrian D'AgostinoHOST
They lost, yeah, Fainu.
Adrian D'AgostinoHOST
Pierce Paul.
Adrian D'AgostinoHOST
Pierce Paul.
Gerard CroninGUEST
The halves, Jerome Lui, the captain, and Jock Madden.
Gerard CroninGUEST
Then the forwards of Terrell May, Apisai Koroisao, Funoa Bole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu and Alex Seyfarth rounding out the starting line-up.
Gerard CroninGUEST
Onto the bench, Latu Fainu, Vaka Aho, Ethan Roberts, Bantia Foa, Keith Mason and Sonia Turuva.
Joel CaineHOST
Yes, and Fletch, just sharing this here.
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