LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Toa Samoa, the national rugby league team of Samoa, has announced a strong squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships.
The squad features six players who recently played in the NRL Telstra Premiership grand final.
The inclusion of these players is expected to give Toa Samoa a significant boost in the competition.
Among the players named in the squad are three members of the North Queensland Cowboys, as reported by cowboys.com.au.
These players are expected to bring their experience and skills from the NRL to the national team.
Unfortunately, Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai will not be able to join the squad due to a shoulder injury he sustained during a match against the Broncos.
This injury is a reaggravation of a previous shoulder issue.
As a result, new faces such as Daejarn Asi, Karl Oloapu, and Crichton are likely to fill in the halves position.
The Pacific Championships are an important competition for Toa Samoa.
The team will be facing tough opponents from other Pacific nations, and having experienced NRL players in the squad will be crucial.
The inclusion of the Cowboys players, along with the other talented individuals in the squad, gives Toa Samoa a strong chance of success in the tournament.
Overall, the selection of these six NRL grand final players in the Toa Samoa squad is a testament to their talent and the recognition they have received at the national level.
Fans and supporters will be eagerly anticipating their performances in the upcoming Pacific Championships.