Manu Samoa 7s US fans louder and prouder

Written by Mathew Lemisio
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
‘FANATIK’ SUPPORTERS: Fans In San Diego Cheer Manu Samoa Sevens Who said Manu Samoa doesn’t have fans in the United States? Well we could be excused for thinking that because rugby after all “aint” a popular sport there. But the fact of the matter is that there are Manu Samoa fans in the US and not only there’s quiet a few of them there, they are passionate about their team – the Manu Samoa. They call themselves the Manu Fanatiks and they have been following the Manu Samoa sevens team ever since the International Rugby Board gave the US the hosting rights to one of the legs of the IRB International Sevens Circuit in 2004. “We call ourselves the Manu Fanatiks,” wrote Taeotaua, a member of the Manu Fanatiks fan group, in an email. The fan group is made up of mainly Samoans residing in the US namely those from the Los Angeles areas. Taeotaua said since they first started out, more people are joining the group. “Our group has grown in size since 2004 and each year we get louder and prouder,” she continued. “This year we had 3 from Hawai’i, 1 from Vancouver, Canada, 2 from Arizona, 1 from Ft Hood Texas, 1 from Las Vegas and the rest of the core from LA.” Taeotaua said since the IRB Circuit arrived in the US, they’ve always geared themselves up to cheer on the boys in blue. “We believe that we can inspire the team through cheer and we are very fanatical about it,” she said. “We organize every yr after the games and plan everything from tshirt theme to banner theme to actual cheer songs and we enjoy every second of it.” She said seeing Manu Samoa sevens playing their hearts out for their country makes the experience worthwile. “Their performance makes everything we do worth it.” Despite our sevens boys losing out in the semi finals of the San Diego Sevens to South Africa last weekend, the Manu Fanatiks believed they our boys played good. “Overall the boys played well,” the Manu Fanatik admitted. “They were able to win out in a challenging pool which included powers Australia and Fiji.” She added all Manu fans we’re proud of what they saw from the Galumalemana Rudolf Moores’ team. “Though we came up short and lost in the semi’s against South Africa, we kept our heads up high because we are proud of what the boys accomplished.” Taeotaua assured Manu Samoa sevens that no matter what the outcome, they will always be Manu Fanatiks. “We want Manu Samoa to know WIN, LOSE OR TIE” [you] have [our] 100% support.” The Manu Samoa 7s running onto the field in their game against Australia at the recent San Diego Rugby 7s tournament. Comments (8) Subscribe to this comment's feed Go Manu!!!! written by TamTam, February 14, 2008 Thanks for the great article. I'm one of the Manu Fanatiks from LA and a first timer to the US 7's games! It was an awesome experience. It's great to know that someone out there appreciates what we do. We put our hearts into cheering for our boys no matter win or loose. I want to let the Samoan Community out there know that when you see the Manu Fanatiks next year don't be strangers. Come join us, we're all cheering for the same team!!!! See you all next year!!!! GO MANU!!! TORPEDO - BOOM BA ISA!!!!!! Proud Manu Fanatiks Man 4 Life! written by Molly Ah Yek, February 14, 2008 We love our boys and we thank them for an awesome 7s this year. Hold your head's up high because we love you win, lose or TIE! A huge thanks to our leader, Mila Meisake, for her tireless efforts in making our group stronger, louder and PROUDER every year! BLUE FA'AMALOSI, FA'AMALOSI, FA'AMALOSI!!!!! WOOHOOO!! whoop there it is... whoop there it is... whoop there it is... written by BIg Diesel, February 14, 2008 A big shot out to our supporters out there. It gets better every year. No matter what happens.... its all about having fun out there in the field and up on bleachers. just don't spill your beer or steal mine. lol... i might have to drop a torpedo on you. lets do it again next year! bring out your afros and stars... LETS GO BLUE!!! lets go manu....choooohooo written by LAMOS, February 14, 2008 just to let everyone know back home in samoa rather its pago or apia, yes there are more of us staright from the island living here in the U.S. and don't get it wrong we are all over America... im in the army and from texas fort hood, and believe it, i came through just because Manu Samoa is in the U.S and that is something i would brag to the world, instead of us individual being known as samoans but Manu Samoa put it out big for all of us...... but to the manu samoa, i will always be the Big Fan and the number one to the fullest... Manu Samoa if im not in iraq, i'll be back to cheer and be there when you're here... RETIRE US ARMY "SAMOAN SOLDIER" written by Reuben S. Tamaalii, February 15, 2008 I live in Washing State in the city of Lakewood, I am very, very sorry could not make it to california to be with the team, but myself and my kids watched the 7s on TV. Hopefully next time we will make there and see the team in person. Anyway our prayers with the team, God Bless the MANU SAMOA. That's RIGHT.... written by rtp, February 15, 2008 Well, we weren't part of the MaNU Fanatiks, but we all sat in the same area right thurrrr.... It's always a bomb turnout for the Manu Team when they come over. Good job & Looking forward to seeing you here every year. Love from the POUONO FaMILY of LONG BEACH, CA BLUE FA'AMALOSI FA'AMALOSI... written by Lomz, February 17, 2008 IM FROM SAMOA BUT LIVE IN HAWAII. THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME GOING TO THE SEVENS IN SAN DIEGO AND IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST MOMENTS OF MY LIFE. I THANK THE L.A. FANATIKS FOR INVITING ME OVER FOR MY FIRST AND BEST EXPERIENCE TO THE MANU GAMES! I WILL DEFINATELY COME THRU NEXT YEAR FOR THE MANU SAMOA! WE ARE PROUD PEOPLE AND TO CHEER FOR OUR COUNTRY IS THE BEST FEELING EVER AND THERE WILL BE MORE ADDITIONS FROM HAWAII NEXT YEAR. I SHARED MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY FRIENDS HERE AND SO NOW THEY ARE LOOKING FOWARD FOR MANU NEXT YEAR!!...BRRRRRRRRRRIIINNGGG IT!! GO BLUE!! LOVE, LOMA LAMOSITELE SOLOSOLO!! GO MANU!! written by Nia Tuala, February 18, 2008 Every year at the 7s is exciting and every year is different. No matter what the changes bring, the Manu Fanatiks spirits never change. We're pumped up every year just to see our country on the field. Win or lose, we're there to support our MANU SAMOA all the way! Already looking forward to next year's 7s and we're already expecting more fans to join. We are one proud group of Samoans in the US for our team and we're happy and excited to do what we do. Thanks Mila for being the great captain that u are (even though u dont want to be called captain LOL) and a great big thank u to all our members for cheering your hearts out every year; even we lose our voices . Big thank you to Safua for organizing the shirts, the banner and all the little details. Dont forget our first group meeting March 1st (Sat). See yall next year!! Dont forget to bring your voices, your spirits and your own booze! hahaha CHOO HOO!! GO MANU!! Write comment Name Email Title Comment
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