Toa Samoa are hoping Terrell May can recover from a hamstring injury as they prepare to draft in replacements to field a fully-fit team against Tonga.

May missed Samoa's brutal 24-18 loss to New Zealand on Sunday, after picking up an ankle injury in the lead-up to the Pacific Cup opener in Auckland.

His injury preceded knock-out blows to Jazz Tevaga, Ata Mariota and Jaydn Su'A, all of whom are automatically ruled out of Sunday's clash with Tonga.

The concussions have left Samoa with just 17 fit players in their squad, after Manly winger Clayton Faulalo was called in last week to replace an injured Taylan May.

Officials are expected to call in more fresh faces on Tuesday, after flying into Brisbane on Monday afternoon ahead of the Lang Park blockbuster. Loading Twitter content

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