LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Toa Samoa squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships will feature six players who played in this year's NRL Telstra Premiership grand final.
According to dolphinsnrl.com.au, these players have been selected to represent their country in what promises to be a strong team.
However, the squad has suffered a setback as Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the win over the Broncos.
This injury has forced the team to consider new options for their halves position.
Fresh faces such as Daejarn Asi and Karl Oloapu, as well as Crichton, are expected to step up and fill the void left by Luai.
The Toa Samoa squad is expected to maintain their strength despite this setback and put up a competitive performance in the Pacific Championships.