Leicester Tigers prop Logovi'i Mulipola is among 11 Aviva Premiership-based players included in Samoa's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.Head coach Stephan Betham has announced his squad following the Pacific Nations Cup, where Samoa finished runners- up to Fiji.
Mulipola has not played for his country for more than a year but is looking forward to his second World Cup after making one appearance in the 2011 tournament just before confirming his move to Tigers.
Former Tigers favourite Alesana Tuilagi, now of Newcastle Falcons, is named as vice-captain after leading the squad during the Pacific Nations tournament, while younger brother Vavae is also included.
Samoa RWC 2015 squad:
Forwards: Viliamu Afatia, Jake Grey, Logovi’i Mulipola, Anthony Perenise, Sakaria Taulafo, Wayne Ole Avei, Ma'atulimanu Leiataua, Motu Matu'u, Faatiga Lemalu, Teofilo Paulo, Kane Thompson, Iosefa Tekori, Maurie Faasavalu, Alafoti Faosiliva, TJ Ioane, Jack Lam, Vavae Tuilagi, Ofisa Treviranus (c)
Backs: Vavao Afemai, Kahn Fotualii, Patrick Fa'apale, Tusiata Pisi, Mike Stanley, Rey Lee-Lo, Johnny Leota, George Pisi, Paul Perez, Fa'atoina Autagavaia, Ken Pisi, Tim Nanai-Williams, Alesana Tuilagi (vice-captain).
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