# Manu Samoa 7s at LA 7s: Powered by Passion, Pride, and Pillar Sports

- Link: https://pillarsports.com/manu-samoa/
- Published: 2025-05-15T14:39:03+08:00
- Author: PSL Media Team

Last updated on: August 19, 2025

[The Manu Samoa 7s team](https://www.lakapisamoa.com/) brought their trademark energy,
flair, and determination to the **HSBC SVNS 2025 Playoff tournament in Los Angeles**,
fighting for their place among the world’s elite rugby nations. While their physicality
and skill were on full display at Dignity Health Sports Park, what many didn’t see
behind the scenes was the critical support system keeping these athletes performing
at their best.

[See Matches and Results of HSBC SVNS 2025 LA ](https://www.svns.com/en/fixtures-and-results/los-angeles/matches)

## **Manu Samoa Crucial Campaign in LA**

Following a strong run in the Challenger Series, where Samoa knocked off Canada 
in a clinical 28-4 semifinal win in Krakow, they earned their spot in the all-important
promotion-relegation playoff in Los Angeles. It was a high-stakes weekend with only
the top four teams earning a place in the core SVNS series for next season.

Although Manu Samoa fell short of reclaiming a full-time spot, their campaign showed
glimpses of the world-class sevens team they are known to be. Speedster Steve Onosai
and powerhouse Meki Fatafehi stood out, but the collective resilience defined the
group.

Samoa concluded their tournament with a 19–10 win over South Africa in the 9th/10th
place playoff semifinal—a strong finish that demonstrated their grit and refusal
to go quietly. While the result wasn’t enough to secure a core spot, it was a proud
moment that capped off their campaign with purpose.

![manu samoa player holding a rugby ball](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw
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## **Pillar Sports: Behind the Scenes, On the Frontlines**

In elite sevens rugby, physical recovery, injury prevention, and tape support are
non-negotiable. This is where Pillar Sports’ partnership with Lakapi Samoa has been
a game-changer. The collaboration, launched in early 2024, is part of Samoa Rugby’s
High-Performance program, ensuring athletes have access to world-class medical tape
and support gear.

[Check out Lakapi Samoa’s National Competitions](https://www.lakapisamoa.com/teams-and-competitions/national-competitions/)

During LA 7s, Pillar Sports’ [rigid tapes](https://pillarsports.com/product/rigid-tape/),
[elastic adhesive bandages](https://pillarsports.com/product-tag/elastic-adhesive-tape/),
and [kinesiology tapes](https://pillarsports.com/product-tag/k-tape/) were essential
in strapping up key players, preventing minor injuries from escalating and allowing
players to stay #strappedandready for each high-pressure match.

[Discover our Sport Tape Collection!](https://pillarsports.com/product-category/sport-tape/)

From ankle support for explosive step-offs to shoulder strapping that allowed contact-
heavy forwards to stay in the game, Pillar Sports ensured peak performance met peak
protection.

![manu samoa player playing rugby](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw
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## **Samoa’s Legacy, Rebuilding with Strength**

While the scoreboard in LA didn’t reflect their full potential, Manu Samoa 7s walk
away with heads held high and eyes fixed firmly on the future. With a dedicated 
team of coaches, support staff, and now backed by a high-performance partner like
Pillar Sports, they are rebuilding with resilience and smart preparation.

[⌊manu samoa entering the game⌉⌊manu samoa entering the game⌉[

![manu samoa huddle](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw
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## **Final Whistle**

Pillar Sports is proud to support Manu Samoa 7s—not just during tournaments like
the LA 7s, but in their broader mission to perform, protect, and inspire. The LA
7s campaign may have ended, but the journey continues, and Pillar Sports will be
there every step (and every strap) of the way.

**Fa’amalosi Manu Samoa!**