IRB Rugby World Cup
Census Johnston back in the Samoa mix for All Blacks Test
ESPN Staff
June 30, 2015
Census Johnston
Census Johnston© (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Toulouse prop Census Johnston has seemingly performed a U-turn on his decision to retire from international rugby after he was named in Samoa's squad for their historic Test against New Zealand on July 8.

Johnston retired from rugby in April with reports suggesting he came to the decision to safeguard his Toulouse future but he was one of four props named in the 27-man Samoa squad for their Test in Apia.

He is included alongside Chiefs' back Tim Nanai Williams who will make his Samoa debut if named against the All Blacks while established Aviva Premiership players Kane Thompson, Alafoti Faosiliva, TJ Ioane, Kahn Fotuali'I, Ken Pisi, Alesana Tuilagi and Johnny Leota. London Irish's Ofisa Treviranus captains the side.

Samoa:

Wayne Ole Avei, Ma'atulimanu Leiataua, Viliamu Afatia, Census Johnston, Anthony Perenise, Sakaria Taulafo, Kane Thompson, Teofilo Paulo, Iosefa Tekori, Faatiga Lemalu, Alafoti Faosiliva, Jack Lam, Ofisa Trevarinus, Maurie Faasavalu, TJ Ioane, Kahn Fotualii, Peleifofoga Cowley, Tusiata Pisi, Michael Stanley, Alofa Alofa, Ken Pisi, Alesana Tuilagi, Faialaga Afamasaga, Johnny Leota, Paul Perez, Tim Nanai Williams, Ah See Tuala

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