Samoa Head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has named a 45-man squad in preparation for their Northern Hemisphere tour, in which they face France, Georgia and Canada.?Samoa come into the series on the back of their June Rugby World Cup qualifier, 30-10 victory over Tonga. This followed on from a defeat to Fiji and a 19-19 draw against Georgia earlier in the month.Its encouraging to see players performing consistently for their respective clubs in the UK and France. In saying that, some long term injuries plus the unavailability of certain key players has offered an opportunity to increase our depth for Manu Samoa, said Ieremia of the announcement.Having come within three points of Scotland in last years World Cup, Samoa will look to build towards the remainder of their qualifying campaign next year.?We need to build on the momentum from the June test series - on and off the field. November test matches offer different challenges so we need to get the right balance between our up and coming youth with experienced campaigners in the Northern Hemisphere.Fundamentally, we must continue the momentum to give us a chance at the World Cup qualification series in June 2017. The final 32 man squad will be selected after viewing next week in New Zealand, Australia, Northern Hemisphere and the Samoa A currently in Uruguay, contesting the inaugural World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge tournament.Samoa squad:Forwards:Sakaria Taulafo James Johnston, Census Johnston, Viliamu Afatia, Logovii Mulipola, Anthony Perenise, Hisa Sasagi, Matt Talaese, Eric Sione, Jake Grey, Nuuuli Lene, Elia Elia, Maatulimanu Leiataua, Seilala Lam, Wayne Ole Avei, Teofilo Paulo, Faatiga Lemalu, Piula Faasalele, Jeff Lepa, Talaga Alofipo, Jack Lam, Tala James Ioane, Alafoti Faosiliva, Genesis Mamea, Gregory Foe, Faalemiga Selesele, Oneone FaafouBacks:Pele Cowley, Dwayne Polataivao, Danny Tusitala, Kahn Fotualii, Auvasa Falealili, Tusiata Pisi, Patrick Faapale, DAngelo Leuila, Reynold Lee-Lo, Winston Stanley, Paul Williams, Paul Perez, George Pisi, Ken Pisi, David Lemi, Ahsee Tuala, Albert Nikoro, Malu Falaniko.Andrew Knapp Jersey . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. JoJo Romero Jersey . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. https://www.cheapphilliesjerseys.us/457n-richie-allen-jersey-phillies.html . Marincin has played in two NHL games so far this season with two penalty minutes. The 21-year-old has three goals, four assists and a plus-5 rating in 24 games with the American Hockey Leagues Oklahoma City Barons this season. Dave Bancroft Jersey . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. Philadelphia Phillies Store .B. -- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar took over sole possession of first place atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday with their sixth straight win.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville Predators center Paul Gaustad is retiring at the age of 34.Gaustad announced his retirement Thursday through his Instagram account. Gaustad said that although I will miss the competition and camaraderie of playing in the NHL, Im excited to spend more time with my beautiful family and help my three sons pursue their dreams.Known for his face-off efficiency, Gaustad had 89 goals andd 142 assists in 727 career regular-season games.dddddddddddde played for the Buffalo Sabres in 2002-03 and from 2005-12. Gaustad had been with the Predators since they acquired him from Buffalo in a February 2012 trade.Gaustad had two goals and four assists in 63 games last season. ' ' '