Wales (6) 17 / Samoa (10) 10 (Final Score)
Wales and Samoa did battle in Hamilton at 05:30 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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It was a brutal match, Samoa not relenting and Wales had to fight hard and right to the end to ensure their win.
One loss to Wales in Pool D, one loss to Samoa…. now the Springboks do not want to lose against Samoa, because it would mean one loss to them then as well, leaving the Pool wide open, and somebody will go Home!
Scorers:
Wales:
- Penalties – James Hook (2), Rhys Priestland (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Shane Williams (1)
- Conversions – 0
Samoa:
- Penalties – Paul Williams (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Anthony Perenisi (1)
- Conversions – Paul Williams (1)
Teams:
Wales: 15 James Hook, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Shane Williams, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Mike Phillips, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton (captain), 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Adam Jones, 2 Huw Bennett, 1 Paul James.
Replacements: 16 Lloyd Burns, 17 Gethin Jenkins, 18 Bradley Davies, 19 Andy Powell, 20 Tavis Knoyle, 21 Scott Williams, 22 Leigh Halfpenny.
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 Ofisa Treviranus, 5 Kane Thompson, 4 Daniel Leo, 3 Anthony Perenise, 2 Mahonri Schwalger (captain), 1 Sakaria Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Ti’i Paulo, 17 Census Johnston, 18 Joe Tekori, 19 Manaia Salavea, 20 Jeremy Sua, 21 Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, 22 Tasesa Lavea.
Date: Sunday 18 September
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Kick-off: 05:30 SA Time (15:30 NZ Time)
Expected weather: Showers clearing in the afternoon, with westerlies easing. Minimum of 6°C, high of 16°C.
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France), Jérôme Garces (France)
TMO: Giulio De Santis (Italy)
Helloooooooooooooooo!
Gooooooooooo Samoa!
Gooooooooooo Wales
Should be a cracking game, but I think Wales will rule the roost!
Game ON!
Ek gaan so rukkie kyk, tot krag afgaan
Middag!
Man it takes ages for my laptop to start up.
This game is so vital… in Pool D
Should Wales win it, then anyone of Wales, Bokke or Samoa could still end No 1 in the Pool.
Should Wales lose it, the battle is REALLY on for No 1 spot between the Bokke and Samoa.
Basically, the team in this Pool who loses 2 matches, is farked and won’t continue on to the Quarters
5 @ superBul:
6 @ Loosehead:
Helloooooooo… the same old faithful early risers
Penalty Wales… high tackle by the Samoa midfield
@ grootblousmile:
8
yes good morning GBS and Looshead
Wales draw first blood
Wales 3 / 0
Forward pass by Wales… almost a try
This is a hugely physical game.
Hey, what were your picks for Bru on this one?
My Bru says Wales by 6
A few injuries is expected in this hard match, these guys climb in
I am going to log out 2 minutes before 6, my UPS not sorted out yet and the Eskom power rise before they cut is really bad
GBS – 6, Loosehead – 5 for Wales and I went Samoa by 10
I have gone for a Welsh win in this game. Which means that Samoa will win.
3 / 3
17 @ superBul:
Toe gaan wen ons Bulle toe wragtig teen WIEPIE… hehehe
Priestland misses a drop goal attempt
Why do the Adidas New Zealand crowds booooooooooooooo the drop kicks?
What a wally.
Penalty Wales… very strong Wales scrum.
Jones absolutely monsters the haka dancing Schwalger.
Wales 6 / 3
6-3
Jeeez, time really flying in this game… almost half an hour already gone
double movement, Wales let off.
Almost a Samoa try…. penalty Wales, double movement in the attempt to score.
Lucky Wales escape
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