Lavea is one of three representatives from Clermont in the 22 with Paul Williams at full-back and Gavin Williams on the bench.

BBC: Samoa name strong line-up to face Ireland in Dublin

But Samoa still field a backline that has Seilala Mapusua, another Exile, David Lemi of Wasps, Anitelea Tuilagi of Sale and Clermont's Gavin Williams.

BBC: Stowers leads Samoa against Wales

Samoa's highlight came with a first-half try from Gavin Williams and the appearance in a record fifth World Cup for Brian Lima, as a replacement.

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Four penalties from Gavin Williams gave Samoa a 12-6 half-time lead.

BBC: Samoa 15-19 Tonga

Injuries mean Jones will lead a squad shorn of fellow Grand Slam heroes Gavin Henson, Martyn Williams, Mike Phillips, Lee Byrne, Dwayne Peel and Huw Bennett.

BBC: Jones eager for Springboks test

Williams, Gavin Henson, Ryan Jones, James Hook, Mike Phillips, Alun Wyn Jones, Lee Byrne and new-signing Tommy Bowe are all on course for a call to the prestigious Lions tour to South Africa next summer.

BBC: Williams demands Ospreys success

Sonny Parker (knee), Gavin Henson (hand), Mark Taylor (hamstring) and Shane Williams (leg) hope to be fit to face Gloucester in Europe next week.

BBC: Leinster v Ospreys (Sat)