Samoa head coach Stephen Bentham has named his team for the Pool B match against USA at the Brighton Community Stadium on Sunday.

Bethan said: "We've been preparing for this tournament a long time. The boys have worked hard to get themselves into the best possible shape.

"We’ve had to be a little creative with our bench cover with a couple of key guys unavailable for selection this week."

Samoa: Sakaria Taulafo, Ole Avei, Anthony Perenise, Teofilo Paulo, Iosefa Tekori, Maurie Fa'asavalu, Jack Lam, Ofisa Treviranus (c), Kahn Fotuali'i, Tusi Pisi, Alesana Tuilagi, Rey Lee-Lo, Paul Perez, Ken Pisi, Tim Nanai-Williams Replacements: Afatia, Matu'u, Johnston, Levave, Faosiliva, Afemai, Stanley,. Autagavaia.