Samoa have called Census Johnston into their Rugby World Cup squad after Logovi'i Mulipola was forced to withdraw through injury.

Veteran prop Johnston retired from internationals earlier this year, but reversed that decision to play in a Test against New Zealand in July - a decision that seemingly infuriated his club Toulouse.

And the 34-year-old has now been added to his country's World Cup plans - a week before Samoa open the tournament against hosts England - after Mulipola, who had surgery on his Achilles last year, was ruled out.

Johnston expressed delight at his late call-up on Twitter, posting: "Huge honour to be called back into @manusamoa squad for the World Cup. looking forward to joining the team Monday. #rwc"