Fiji (0) 7 / Samoa (12) 27 (Final Score)

Fiji and Samoa did battle in Auckland at 04:30 SA Time (15:30 NZ Time).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

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Samoa just suffocated Fiji out of the game from the word go.

Very late in the second half, the game sprung alive after the first try of the match, with 2 more tries scored, one from each side.

Scorers:

Fiji:

• Penalties – 0
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Netani Edward Talei (1)
  
• Conversions – Waisea Sedre Luveniyali (1)
  

Samoa:

• Penalties – Tusi Pisi (4)
• Drop Goals – Tusi Pisi (1)
• Tries – Kahn Fotuali’i (1), George Stowers (1)
  
• Conversions – Paul Williams (1)

Teams:

Fiji: 15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Vereniki Goneva, 13 Gaby Lovobalavu, 12 Seremaia Bai, 11 Naipolioni Nalaga, 10 Nicky Little, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 8 Sisa Koyamaibole, 7 Mala Ravulo, 6 Netani Edward Talei, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Seko Kalou, 3 Deacon Manu (captain), 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Ma’afu.
Replacements: 16 Talemaitoga Dautu Tuapati, 17 Setefano Somoca, 18 Rupeni Nasiga, 19 Akapusi Qera, 20 Vitori Tomu Buatava, 21 Albert James Vulivuli, 22 Waisea Sedre Luveniyali.

Samoa: 15 Paul Williams, 14 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 13 George Pisi, 12 Seilala Mapusua, 11 Alesana Tuilagi, 10 Tusi Pisi, 9 Kahn Fotuali’i, 8 George Stowers, 7 Maurie Faasavalu, 6 Taiasina Tuifua, 5 Kane Thompson, 4 Daniel Leo, 3 Census Johnston, 2 Mahonri Schwalger (captain), 1 Sakaria Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Ti’i Paulo, 17 Anthony Perenise, 18 Filipo Lavea Levi, 19 Manaia Salavea, 20 Jeremy Sua, 21 Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu, 22 James Sooialo.

Date: Sunday 25 September
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 04:30 SA Time (14:30 NZ Time)
Expected weather: Morning rain, then showers. Southwest change. Min 7°C, Max 16°C.
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: George Clancy (Ireland), Stuart Terheege (England)
TMO: Graham Hughes (England)