Samoa's preparations for the forthcoming World Cup will include a warm-up match against England Knights.
Former Salford boss Matt Parish has been appointed as head coach of Samoa for the World Cup.
It has been announced that Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host a double-header to launch the 2013 World Cup.
England are a distant third in the revamped world rankings issued on Friday by the Rugby League International Federation.
Leeds Rhinos prop forward Kylie Leuluai has recovered from a mystery stomach bug in time for Samoa's Pacific Cup qualifying clash.
Australia have retained their status as the top-ranked team in world rugby league despite their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand.
Samoa avoided an embarrassing last-place finish in the World Cup after recording an emphatic 42-10 victory over France.
Ireland emphatically booked their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a stunning 34-16 victory over Samoa.