North Queensland Toyota Cowboys duo Jeremiah Nanai and Murray Taulagi have been named for Samoa in this month's Pacific Championships.
Taulagi, who represented Samoa in two Tests in 2023, had his second-best try-scoring season of his career, crossing 12 times in 15 games, including a pair of doubles against the Panthers and Dolphins.
After making his Samoan debut in 2024, Nanai crossed for nine tries and averaged 84 running metres in 21 games for the Cowboys this season.
Toa Samoa squad (alphabetical)
Ata Mariota* (Raiders)
Benaiah Ioelu* (Roosters)
Blaize Talagi-Seuala (Panthers)
Brian To’o (Panthers)
Chanel Harris-Tavita (Warriors)
Deine Mariner (Broncos)
Francis Molo (Dolphins)
Izack Tago (Panthers)
Jarome Luai (Wests Tigers)
Jaydn Su’A (Dragons)
Jazz Tevaga (Sea Eagles)
Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys)
Josh Papalii (Raiders)
Junior Paulo (Eels)
Lyhkan King-Togia* (Dragons)
Murray Taulagi (Cowboys)
Payne Haas* (Broncos)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors)
Simi Sasagi (Raiders)
Taylan May (Wests Tigers)
Terrell May (Wests Tigers)
* denotes debutant
