KOBE, Japan: Loose forward Jack Lam has returned to captain a Samoa side missing four players through injury and suspension in their Pool A clash against Scotland in Kobe on Monday, a match that could go a long way in determining the quarter-final spots.
Scrumhalf Melani Matavao has also come into the starting side after Dwayne Polataivao failed a head injury assessment during the game and did not recover in time to be considered for the Scotland match. Matu'u was shown a yellow card in that game but also failed a head injury assessment during the tackle and his suspension does not start until he has been cleared to play again.The versatile Alapati Leiua, who scored two tries against Russia on the right wing, has moved into centre to replace the suspended Rey Lee-lo.Winger Belgium Tuatagaloa, who chose to represent Samoa at the tournament rather than take up a new club contract in France, will make his World Cup debut in place of Leiua.
Scotland, Samoa and hosts Japan are expected to battle for the second quarter-final spot, where they are likely to face the All Blacks in the last eight.
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