
Fetu Samoa have reached the Rugby League World Cup semifinals for the first time after beating England 24-6, following a 76-0 win over Wales.
They will face the Kiwi Ferns at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday, with kick-off at 5.45pm local time and 7.45pm NZT.
NZ Warriors centre Mele Hufanga returns after missing the Ferns' final pool match, a victory over Papua New Guinea.
She joins Stacey Waaka in the centres, while Hufanga and Leianne Tufuga partner on the left and Waaka and Mackenzie Wiki line up on the right.
Waaka scored six tries across the pool stage, while Wiki scored four in two appearances.
"Mele is a big game player. She has proven time and time again that when she puts on the black jersey, she grows another leg," said Kiwi Ferns head coach Ricky Henry.
All five Warriors players are named for the semifinal, with Kaiyah Atai starting in the second row and Ivana Lauitiiti on the interchange bench.
Samoa also feature two Warriors: captain Annetta Nuuausala starts at prop, while second rower Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa is among the reserves.
The Ferns advanced with wins over Fiji 18-12, France 92-0 and Papua New Guinea 40-12.
Samoa's campaign began with a 0-40 loss to the Jillaroos before their victories over Wales and England.
