Fonotia to face Scotland

Samoa have named Ospreys centre, Kieron Fonotia, in the starting XV to play Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday (2.30pm KO).

The former Crusader lines up in midfield alongside Cardiff Blues centre, Rey Lee-Lo for the Samoans autumn tour opener. After Scotland, Samoa face Romania and England on the following weekends.

Fonotia made his international debut in June, playing in four summer tests against New Zealand, Wales, Tonga and Fiji.

Samoa: Ah See Tuala, Paul Perez, Kieron Fonotia, Rey Lee-Lo, David Lemi, Tim Nanai-Williams, Pele Cowley; Jack Lam, TJ Ioane, Piula Fa'asalele, Chris Vui (captain), Josh Tyrell, Donald Brighouse, Manu Leiataua, Jordan Lay.

Replacements: Motu Matu'u, James Lay, Hisa Sasagi, Fa'atiga Lemalu, Ofisa Treviranus, Melani Matavao, AJ Alatimu, Alapati Leiua.