Lock Filo Paulo will have the chance to impress before next year's Rugby World Cup after being included in Samoa's squad for the upcoming Autumn Internationals.
Second row giant Paulo has been chosen in a 31-man squad that also included eight uncapped players.
Samoa start their three-match series against Italy in Ascoli Piceno on November 8, followed a week later by a match against Canada in Vannes, France. Samoa finish their autumn with a trip to Twickenham to face England on November 22.
SAMOA SQUAD:
Forwards: Sakaria Taulafo (Stade Français), Logovi'i Mulipola (Leicester Tigers), Anthony Perenise (Bristol), James Johnson (Saracens), Albert Anae (Treviso), Ti'i Paulo (Clermont), Wayne Ole Avei (Bordeaux), Daniel Leo (London Irish), Kane Thompson (Newcastle Falcons), Teofilo Paulo (Cardiff Blues), Faatiga Lemalu (Sanix Blues).Ofisa Treviranus (London Irish), Piula Faasalalele (Castres), TJ Ioane (Otago), Jack Lam (Bristol), Maurie Faasavalu (Oyonnax), Taiasina Tuifua (Bordeaux)
Backs: Kahn Fotuali'i (Northampton Saints), Jack Taulapapa (Wellington), Pele Cowley (Auckland), Tusiata Pisi (Suntory) Michael Stanley (Counties Manukau). Alapati Leiua (London Wasps), Johnny Leota (Sale Sharks), George Pisi (Northampton Saints), Rey Lee Lo (Counties Manukau), Alofa Alofa (La Rochelle), Ken Pisi (Northampton Saints), David Lemi (Bristol), Faatoina Autagavaia (Nevers RC), Ahsee Tuala (Counties Manukau)