Pacific league teams tweak line-ups for Round 2

Mate Ma'a Tonga have tweaked their backline for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup showdown against Polynesian rivals Toa Samoa.

Solomone Kata comes in for Konrad Hurrell in the centres, alongside three-try hero Michael Jennings, while David Fusitu'a replaces former Warriors teammate Manu Vatuvei on the wing.

Samoa have been forced into a change for the Pool B showdown in Hamilton, with Ricky Leutele named on the wing in place of Peter Mata'utia, who's returned to Australia with a quad injury.

The other change is up front with Herman Ese'ese promoted to start in the front row and Sam Lisone dropping to the bench.

Tonga squad:

William Hopoate, Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Solomone Kata, David Fusitu'a, Tuimoala Lolohea, Mafoa'aeata Hingano, Andrew Fifita, Siliva Havili, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Manu Ma'u, Sika Manu (c), Jason Taumalolo, Sione Katoa, Sam Moa, Peni Terepo, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Ukuma Ta'ai, Manu Vatuvei, Konrad Hurrell, Samisoni Langi.

Samoa squad:

Young Tonumaipea, Ricky Leutele, Timoteo Lafai, Joseph Leilua, Ken Maumalo, Joseph Paulo, Ben Roberts, Junior Paulo, Jazz Tevaga, Herman Ese'ese, 11 Joshua Papalii, Frank Pritchard (c), Leeson Ah Mau, Fa'amanu Brown, Zane Musgrove, Sam Lisone, Bunty Afoa, Sam Tagataese, Frank Winterstein, Jarome Luai, Matthew Wright