Samoa and the USA will go head-to-head in Brighton on Sunday, with Fotuali’i telling Planet Rugby: “We won’t underestimate the Americans.
“They have a quick back row and some very fast backs and they will be a threat. Samu [Manoa] is a fantastic all-round player and an amazing athlete. He is one of the best forwards I’ve seen, very smart and never gives away silly penalties. We’ll have to show him a lot of respect.
“But our team as a group has its goals and we can do very well at this World Cup. The match against the All Blacks in July was an awesome experience for us and I think it showed we have what it takes.”
Rugby World Cup 2015 is being shown live on ITV; for more details about coverage head to www.itv.com/rugbyworldcup
Franklin’s Gardens is the only place in Northampton with an outdoor cinema screen for some of the tournament’s biggest matches, including England’s clashes with Wales (Sept 26th) and Australia (Oct 3rd), as well as all four quarter finals. To book your tickets for these special events head to www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/buytickets
