Samoa makes late World Cup squad change due to injury

Samoa has adjusted its Rugby League World Cup squad after Greg Marzhew was ruled out due to injury. Marzhew was expected to be a key player on the wing, but Eddie Ieremia-Toeava has been brought in as a replacement, while Deine Mariner will start on the wing. Samoa faces off against France to open their campaign and must secure three wins to qualify for the semi-finals. The team faces additional challenges with several other key players, including Jeremiah Nanai, Payne Haas, and Terrell May, absent from the tournament.

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