Western Force takes a punt on 'little general' after impressive combine showing

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Western Force takes a punt on 'little general' after impressive combine showing
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The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.

abc.net.au/news/western-force-offer-saelua-leaula-a-contract/101781708At the end of the rugby union combine, scouts from the Western Force, ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels had to make a case for the athletes they would select from the pool of 20 Pacific island players.

Samoan players Penina Tuilaepa and Angelica Uila were obvious picks for his front row. They were group leaders off the field and hard-hitting slayers on it. Saelua Leaula has the nickname "the little general" within Manusina Samoa Women's Rugby. She represents Samoa in both the 7s and 15s and is known for her athleticism.

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