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

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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.

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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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