With mid-year Tests and the Pacific Nations Cup to look forward to, the 24-year-old was handed his debut against Italy in unexpected circumstances. “I wasn’t expecting an international call-up at the ...

In a surprise move Mapusua was then replaced by ex-Samoa front-rower Mahonri Schwalger in March. "I was firmly behind Seilala Mapusua and his plans for what he had for Samoan rugby," Alo-Emile said.