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Editor - November 30th 2008

Try scorers for New Zealand today were Samoans Muliaina and Nonu.

With six Samoans starting and two more in the reserves, the All Blacks have plenty of experienced Samoan test players, whilst the Manu Samoa has to struggle each year to form up a fit team that will compete in the PNC.

We need more tests and that means more tours.

The call from Japan and Italy, perhaps Argentina also must come for a tour.

The truth is we probably need two Manu Samoa teams, one continually touring second tier countries with a commercial club rugby base owned by rich individuals and companies and the other made up of those who can be released from their clubs or sides to compete in tests with tier one countries.

Then we need a swag of new first fives and half backs coming on who can kick with both feet.

And we need kickers that will win us games.

Big ask? - none of us would have thought so back in 1991, when we looked on track to win a World Cup one day sooner or later - professional Rugby has not let that dream turn into reality for the Manu Samoa and we hardly ever tour anymore.

The next World Cup is under three years away and in our second hometown of Auckland, the biggest Polynesian city in the World.

We know the try scorers from this morning will be lining up to play for the All Blacks in 2011 - if they are picked, they will have had probably 40 tests to have played in by then - the ABs had 15 tests this year.

We want to start planning for this right now, otherwise we might find ourselves picking from the Sevens 2011 team with no kicker!

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News - November 30th 2008

South Africa take out Dubai Sevens, ABs and Wales winners in the UK.

South Africa beat England in the final of the Dubai Sevens and are set up well for the next leg in George, South Africa.

Samoa, with a highly experienced squad, faltered against Fiji in the quarters, whilst NZ and Fiji lost out to the two finalists England and South Africa in the semis.

In the big game, before a crowd of 81,180, New Zealand humbled Martin Johnson's England 32-6, taking out the "grand slam" of beating Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England, in a great fashion with no tries scored against them during the tour.

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News - November 29th 2008

Dubai Sevens in full swing with record crowd of 50,000 on day one



MEDIA RELEASE

Dubai Sevens - Day one round up

New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and England all proceeded unbeaten to the second day of an
ultra-competitive Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens.

Cup Quarter finals
New Zealand - Kenya
South Africa - Australia
Samoa - Fiji
England - Argentina

The Dubai tournament is being played for the first time at 'The Sevens', a brand new stadium purpose-built for next year's Rugby World Cup Sevens for both men and women and subsequent Dubai events.

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Courtesy of the Pacific Islanders website - pacificislanders.co.nz

Editor - November 29th 2008

PIs in action worldwide

Members of Pacific Islanders team return to their respective formations this weekend now that the November Internationals have finished - while England meet the unbeaten All Blacks on their present tour and Robbie Dean's Wallabies confront the Welsh in Cardiff.

The IRB World Series Sevens 08/09 season has started, the IRB Sevens World Cup being staged in Dubai next March will showcase Pacific Islanders in action.

Samoan DJ Forbes, Captain of the New Zealand Sevens team has been named the IRB Sevens player of the year award.

The starting All Black fifteen, playing for the inaugural Sir Edmund Hillary trophy - consists of no less than eight Pacific Islanders with two more in the reserves, eight of these are Samoans which clearly shows the problems Manu Samoa face in keeping player depth

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Courtesy of the Pacific Islanders website - pacificislanders.co.nz

Editor - November 23rd 2008 (NZ time)

Pacific Islanders beat Italy 25-17

The Pacific Islanders won over Italy in a full on , bruising encounter that epitomised the very essence of the physicality of the game that is fifteen man international Rugby.

The initial part of the first half saw the Italians explore the width of the field and try to put their seal on the match in the forwards through scrums, lineouts and drives.

But it was the PI team that actually shone - reduced to 14 men from Seremaia Bai being sin binned for 10 minutes for a high tackle on Mirco Bergamasco - the PIs produced some great penetration with continual forward pick up and go drives that did not let up and by half time the Italians also had a player (Kaine Robinson) in the bin and were staring at a scoreline that spelled out PIs - three tries Italy 1 try.

By match end Bai showed what a great kicker he is with 10 points, Delasau had scored two tries - Ratuvou one and there could have been more but for the cruel bounce of the ball.

The forwards were on their game as were the backs and the defence held, and held well and often.

The hunting pack of the loose forward trio was led clinically and majestically by the human dynamo PI captain Nili Latu - from start to finish.

Just imagine what could have been the results if the Pacific Islanders were given more game time?

Two warm up matches were played in 2004, none in 2006 and none in 2008.

Lets get this team back up and running - often!

Give them 2 warm up matches - set them against the best in the world and let that world see Rugby played in the international setting that these smiling, humble, respectful and brillant players bring with them whenever they tour, whenever they visit a School, whenever they play on the Rugby field.

They are the Pacific Islanders, they may come from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, but they represent the entire Pacific Islands and they all started with a dream on a marked out field of sand, rock or dirt and they made it to the very best of stadia in the world.

Keep an eye out for the forthcoming book on the Pacific Islanders!

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Pacific Islanders team to play Italy 22nd November

No	Position	Name	Home Union
1	Loosehead Prop	Justin Vaa
2	Hooker	Tanielu Fuga
3	Tighthead Prop	Kisi Pulu
4	Lock	Filipo Levi
5	Lock	Paino Hehea
6	Flanker	Viliami Vaki
7	Flanker	Nili Latu ( Captain)
8	Number Eight	Sisa Koyamaibole
9	Scrum Half	Sililo Martens
10	Fly Half	Seremaia Bai
11	Left Wing	Vilimoni Delasau
12	Second 5/8	Epi Taione
13	Centre	Seilala Mapusua
14	Right Wing	Sailosi Tagicakibau
15	Full Back	Kameli Ratuvou
Reserves
16	Hooker	Sunia Koto
17	Prop	Tonga Leaaetoa
18	Loose Forward	Semisi Naevo
19	Loose Forward	Hale T Polei
20	Half Back	Mosese Rauluni
21	Back	Seru Rabeni
22	Back	Gavin Williams

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Editorial

PI game with France loses shape after sending off

The Pacific Islanders match with France was going well for the PI team when star winger Naplioni Nalaga was red carded dooming the Pacific Islanders to over an hour to play with 14 men.

It was a collision with the French half back that caused the sending off and it changed the whole shape of the game and it became a matter of how much by, rather than if, could France win - 42-17.

In a defended hearing the player was given a further three weeks suspension, even though the ruling was adjudged to be that of an accidental collision, the element of play was considered dangerous.

It would be interesting ti note the variois decisions handed down to Pacific Island teams since 1991.

Now the PI team play Italy, Fats has done well with the forwards and the boys are looking for their first test win.

Census Johnston has returned to NZ - more info on the Pacific Islanders website.

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News

Pacific Islanders v France

Opinion by Pacific Islanders.co.nz

O for awesome!

The phrase "O for awesome!" was made famous by Samoan boxer David Tua.

This is exactly what comes to mind when we look further into the possiblities of the upcoming match with France.

Les Tricolors have maintained their winning backline from last week - going for continuity and counting on their structured back play to win the contest amongst the backs, they believe the PI team will be too" loose" in the backline and have not had enough time together to deliver the type of continual hammer blows that will break through Les Bleus.

They know that the PI team have a heavy pack totally unintimidated and champing at the bit to get stuck in.

Enter the true Pacific Islanders backline - the top try scorer in France last year has now joined the team - winger Napolioni Nalaga. The present top scorer is the other PI wing Vilimoni Delasau.

Up to eight of the team play in France, and will know exactly how to match Les Coqs on Sat.

10 changes have been made to the team since last week - these boys do not want to go home empty handed - everything will rest on this game and the manner in which it will be played - expect a hard, hard, match with some exciting finishes by the entire PI team..

Pacific Islanders by 12 points.

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Pacific Islanders to play France

No	Position	Name	Home Union
1	Loosehead Prop	Kas Lealamanua
2	Hooker	Tanielu Fuga
3	Tighthead Prop	Kisi Pulu
4	Lock	Paino Hehea
5	Lock	Kele Leawere
6	Flanker	Hale T- Pole
7	Flanker	Nili Latu (Vice Captain)
8	Number Eight	Sisa Koyamaibole
9	Scrum Half	Mosese Rauluni (Captain)
10	Fly Half	Seremaia Bai
11	Left Wing	Vilimoni Delasau
12	Second 5/8	Epi Taione
13	Centre	Seru Rabeni
14	Right Wing	Napolioni Nalaga
15	Full Back	Gavin Williams
Reserves
16	Hooker	Sunia Koto
17	Prop	Census Johston
18	Loose Forward	Filipo Levi
19	Loose Forward	Viliami Vaki
20	Half Back	Sililo Martens
21	Back	Kameli Ratuvou
22	Back	Seilala Mapusua

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Pacific Islanders v England

PI Team beaten by England in gritty match

The Pacific Islanders were bested by England 39-13 at Twickenham - 5 tries to 1.

The PI Team put on a gritty performance and will be all the better for the match under their belt.

Even UK supporters have questioned why a team about to play England is only given five days to prepare and no warm up matches - there is ample evidence to suggest that nothing is better than playing real matches against good opposition than just training.

This is something that all Pacific Island teams have to contend with - assembling in a third country, normally in winter, and then playing a major Rugby force without any warm up matches and playing at night in the case of the southern hemisphere - to satisfy northern hemisphere TV audiences.

However, the PI team showed good patches of handy play - more than enough to suggest that they have the goods - they just need time.

The forwards showed real competitiveness - Census Johnston showing great power.

Fats is the forwards assistant coach and he considered the forward battle to be "even stevens".

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Pacific Islanders v England - update

Morale high - training well and raring to go!

The traditional Captain's run has now finished at a very huge Twickenham...

Fats has reported that the forwards have trained well, other reports are also of a very strong pack gelling well together.

All three Pacific Island Captains are playing and we will all look out for our own Samoan boys when they take the field before a huge crowd - this time they are representing the Pacific Islands as a whole.

The team have been well received by the people of England and it is a good sign indeed that northern hemisphere supporters are always behind us - they like the Pacific style of good manners, warmth and the love of Rugby .

Go the Pacific Islanders!

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Send your email of support to: PacificIslanders@gmail.com

No	Position	Name	Home Union
1	Loosehead Prop	Justin Vaa
2	Hooker	Aleki Lutui
3	Tighthead Prop	Census Johnston
4	Lock	Filipo Levi
5	Lock	Kele Leawere
6	Flanker	Semisi Naevo
7	Flanker	Nili Latu (Vice Captain)
8	Number Eight	Finau Maka
9	Scrum Half	Mosese Rauluni (Captain)
10	Fly Half	Pierre Hola
11	Left Wing	Vilimoni Delasau
12	Second 5/8	Seilala Mapusua
13	Centre	Seru Rabeni
14	Right Wing	Sailosi Tagicakibau
15	Full Back	Kameli Ratuvou
Reserves
16	Hooker	Sunia Koto
17	Prop	Kisi Pulu
18	Loose Forward	Hale T Pole
19	Loose Forward	George Stowers
20	Half Back	Sililo Martens
21	Back	Seremaia Bai
22	Back	Epi Taione

Press release November 06, 2008

Pacific Islanders v England Nov 8th

15. Kameli Ratuvou (Fiji)
14. Sailosi Tagicakibau (Samoa)
13. Seru Rabeni (Fiji)
12. Seilala Mapusua (Samoa)
11. Vilimoni Delasau (Fiji)
10. Pierre Hola (Tonga)
9. Mosese Raulini (Fiji)
8. Finau Maka (Tonga)
7. Nili Latu (Tonga)
6. Semisi Naevo (Fiji)
5. Kele Leawere (Fiji)
4. Filipo Levi (Samoa)
3. Census Johnston (Samoa)
2. Aleki Lutui (Tonga)
1. Justin Va’a (Samoa)

16. Sunia Koto (Fiji)
17. Kisi Pulu (Tonga)
18. Hale T Pole (Tonga)
19. George Stowers (Samoa)
20. Sililo Martens (Tonga)
21. Seremaia Bai (Fiji)
22. Epi Taione Tonga)

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Press release November 03, 2008

Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders get straight to work

The 2008 Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders went into camp yesterday (UK time) and immediately started preparations for their game with England on Saturday.

The coaching staff had spent the previous 24 hours carefully putting together plans for the upcoming Test matches. An intensely proud Head Coach Quddus Fielea described the challenge ahead:

“It is a huge task, no doubt about it.

“The rugby we play will be simple, we will run, tackle, play direct and go hard at them. We can make our dreams come true if we stick to our game plan.”

In a stirring welcoming speech to players and management, Tour Manager Sitiveni Rabuka reminded the squad of where they came from and of the many challenges ahead:

“We represent many people but it doesn’t matter where we come from. We stand together as Pacific Islanders.

“Pacific Island nations provided the energy and the spark of the Rugby World Cup in France and we now have the opportunity to build on this tradition.”

Fielea also announced that six Test PI veteran Mosese Raulini would captain the team with Nili Latu appointed as vice captain.

There have been a number of changes from the original squad announced in September:

Samoan prop Kas Lealamanua has been brought in for Soane Tonga'uiha; Ifereimi Rawaqa has been replaced by Paino Hehea; Epi Taione replaces Isireli Naqelevuki and Filipo Levi was brought in last month for Daniel Leo.

The full squad is:

1. Kas Lealamanua Prop Samoa
2. Kisi Pulu Prop Tonga
3. Census Johnston Prop Samoa
4. Justin Va’a Prop Samoa
5. Sunia Koto Hooker Fiji
6. Aleki Lutui Hooker Tonga
7. Paino Hehea Lock Tonga
8. Kele Leawere Lock Fiji
9. Hale T-Pole Lock Tonga
10. Filipo Levi Lock Samoa
11. Nili Latu Flanker Tonga
12. Semisi Naevo Flanker Fiji
13. Viliami Vaki Flanker Tonga
14. George Stowers Flanker Samoa
15. Sisa Koyamaibole No. 8 Fiji
16. Finau Maka No. 8 Tonga
17. Mosese Rauluni Halfback Fiji
18. Sililo Martens Halfback Tonga
19. Seremaia Bai 1st five Fiji
20. Pierre Hola 1st five Tonga
21. Vilimoni Delasau Wing Fiji
22. Sailosi Tagicakibau Wing Samoa
23. Seilala Mapusua 2nd five Samoa
24. Seru Rabeni 2nd five Fiji
25. Kameli Ratuvou Centre Fiji
26. Epi Taione Centre Tonga
27. Sereli Bobo Wing Fiji
28. Gavin Williams Fullback Samoa

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PI Team assembles Sunday and plays England on Saturday

No time for warm up games, straight into playing England, France and Italy:

In what is a familiar setting to Pacific Islands coaches , the third Pacific Islanders Rugby team to tour will have little time for preparation and will go straight into playing England on Sat 8th after assembling on Sun 2nd.

The team has a number of Samoan players and the team listed below may yet change again, check back after the 2nd Nov for any corrections and times to watch the team train.

Check the supporters website Pacific Islanders.co.nz here

For your chance to have your say, load images, videos etc join up on the Pacific Islanders social network site which has just opened, give your opinion about the matches coming up and played, selections etc etc - click on the red image below to visit and join up....

Please note that a Manu Samoa Supporters social network site will open next week Wed Nov 5
details to come.


View my page on The Pacific Islanders
 
2008 Pacific Islanders Rugby Team named (may change on Sunday 2nd)

Soane Tongahuia	Kisi Pulu	Census Johnston	Justin Vaa	Sunia Koto	Aleki Lutui	Ifereimi Rawaqa
Sisa Koyamaibole	Finau Maka	Mosese Rauluni	Sililo Martens	Seremaia Bai	Pierre Hola	Vilimoni Delasau
Kele Leawere	Hale T-Pole	Filipo Levi	Nili Latu	Semisi Naevo	Viliami Vaki	George Stowers
Sailosi Tagicakibau	Seilala Mapasua	Seru Rabeni	Kameli Ratuvou	Epeli Taione	Isireli Bobo	Gavin Williams
		Team Management
	Marcus Agnew	Dave Arthur	Jo-Anne Ashby	Darren Klunn	Glen Ella	Peter Fatialofa
	Video Analyst	Media and Comms	Logistics	Strength & Conditioning	A/Coach Backs	A/Coach Forwards
Quddus Fielea	Edgar Akauola	John McKee	Sitiveni Rabuka	Cathy Wong	Ben Wilkins	Simione Kuruvoli
Head Coach	Doctor	Specialist Coach	Team Manager	Physio	Media Unit Producer	Masseuse

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Ilivasi Tabua steps down as Pacific Islanders Coach


PHYSICAL… SPONTANEOUS… ENTERTAINING

Press release September 23, 2008

Tabua withdraws from Pacific Islanders Squad

Pacific Rugby Ltd Chairman, Mr Keni Dakuidreketi, today announced that Ilivasi Tabua, who was to take the 2008 Pacific Islanders squad to Europe for their 2008 Tour has stood down as Head Coach.

Ilivasi cited unforeseen personal circumstances for his decision not to Tour.

In announcing the news, Dakuidreketi complimented Tabua.

“It’s a tribute to Ili for making this decision as I know he was looking forward to the challenge of coaching the Pacific Islanders side in Tests against England, France and Italy”.

“The Tour demanded significant time on the part of the Head Coach and his back up staff and in the end Ili decided he was not able to give it his full and total commitment.

Quddus Fielea, who was to have been the PI’s backline coach, has now been appointed as Tabua’s replacement.

“Fielea is the Head Coach of Tonga and no stranger to the pressures of Test match rugby.

“He coached the 'Ikale Tahi's’ at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and is widely regarded as an excellent coach and strategist.

Two additional appointments for the Tour which starts on November 2nd were also announced. Former Wallaby backs coach Glen Ella has been brought in to replace Fielea in his backline role. Ella, who played four Tests for the Wallabies between 1982 and 1985, has an extensive coaching background at the fifteen-a-side and seven’s level. He is currently part of the Fijian High Performance set up.

John McKee was also appointed to the squad as specialist skills coach. He has coached extensively in Europe and Australia.

“We are extremely happy with these appointments as both Glen and John bring a wealth of experience in coaching and specialist skills” Dakuidreketi said.

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Samoa A defeat touring Romania in Apia 40-21

Samoa A made up of local players score six tries to three against Romania

Coached by Manu Samoa head coach Leapale Tuala Niko Palamo, the Samoa A squad beat a rebuilding Romanian team 40-21 who are playing matches in Samoa, Fiji and Tonga.

Tries: Notise Tauafao, Jerry Meafou, Simaika Mikaele, Maselino Paulino(2), Esera Lauina.

Romania had hosted the Manu Samoa team just prior to the massive change in their Country in 1989 and they were trumped by the All Blacks in last year's World Cup.

Samoa has made the team feel welcome and the Romanians visited the District of Falealili to experience the Faa Samoa.

The trainer for the Romanians is well known former All Black Steve McDowell.

Samoa A

1. Tea Heroshi
2. Aoelua Lafoga
3. Tolufale Siu
4. Solomona Fale
5. Paulino Maselino
6. Mikaele Simaika (C)
7. Faosiliva Alafoti
8. Aaitui Nissan
9. Tauafao Notise
10. Anufe Ki
11. Levasa Reupena
12. Meafou Jerry
13. Toelupe Paletuatoa
14. Lauina Esera
15. Tupou Alatasi

Reserves
16. Lalotoa Anitelea
17. Iosi Poutoa
18. Tofilau Lavatai
19. Toalepaialii Asisiga
20. Salesa Morgan
21. Tavae Michael
22. Poalaga Afa

Team Management
Team Manager: Schuster Ryan,
Head Coach: Palamo Tuala Lepale Niko,
Assistant Coach Forward: Toomalatai Paepaetele Stan,
Assistant Coach Backs: Patu Fepuleai Selefuti,
Physiotherapist: Pouesi Young Epenesa

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Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed as Manager for tour:


PHYSICAL… SPONTANEOUS… ENTERTAINING

Press release September 11, 2008

Pacific Islanders confirm Sitiveni Rabuka as manager for 2008 Northern Tour

Pacific Rugby Limited have named former Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka as manager of the forthcoming tour to England, France and Italy. Rabuka is a former Fiji Prime Minister but is no stranger to rugby union having played Test rugby twice for Fiji as a prop forward in the 1970s. He is also a Trustee of the Fiji Rugby Union.

Rabuka was very happy with his appointment:

“It is an honour to be named as manager for the Pacific Islanders combined side – I am both delighted and very humbled.

I intend to use all my experience to ensure the squad is a contented and every member can perform to the best of their ability – that is what it is all about.

The combined Pacific Islands squad is a great concept that gives us a vital opportunity to show what we can do against Tier One nations”.
Keni Dakuidreketi, Chairman, Pacific Rugby Ltd said Rabuka was the right man for the job:

“We are privileged to have Sitiveni as manager; he was selected for his management skills, knowledge of rugby and support for the Pacific Islander concept”.

Pacific Islanders Team to Play England, France, Italy named:


PHYSICAL… SPONTANEOUS… ENTERTAINING

Press release September 11, 2008

Pacific Islanders name 28 man squad for Northern Tour

2008 Pacific Islanders Head Coach Ilivasi Tabua has named a 28 man squad to contest the upcoming tour of Europe.
Test matches will be played against England (November 8); France (November 15); and Italy (November 22).

Name	Country
Soane Tonga'uiha	Tonga
Kisi Pulu	Tonga
Census Johnston	Samoa
Justin Va'a	Samoa
Sunia Koto	Fiji
Aleki Lutui	Tonga
Ifereimi Rawaqa	Fiji
Kele Leawere	Fiji
Hale T Pole	Tonga
Daniel Leo	Samoa
Nili Latu	Tonga
Semisi Naevo	Fiji
Viliami Vaki	Tonga
George Stowers	Samoa
Sisa Koyamaibole	Fiji
Finau Maka	Tonga
Mosese Rauluni	Fiji
Sililo Martens	Tonga
Seremaia Bai	Fiji
Pierre Hola	Tonga
Vilimoni Delasau	Fiji
Sailosi Tagicakibau	Samoa
Seilala Mapusua	Samoa
Seru Rabeni	Fiji
Kameli Ratuvou	Fiji
Isireli Naqelevuki	Fiji
Isireli Bobo	Fiji
Gavin Williams	Samoa

Tabua, who played for Australia and recently coached the Flying Fijians to the world cup quarter finals said:

“The combined Pacific Islands side is a fantastic concept that provides us with a great opportunity to promote our particular brand of entertaining rugby in Europe.

“This squad represents the very best of the best of players representing Fiji, Samoa and Tonga but will blend together with pride to represent the combined side.

“It is a blend of experience and youth and I am certain that every player chosen will do his utmost to make this exciting tour a resounding success”

Tabua will be assisted by two other coaches in former internationals Quddus Fielea (Tonga) in the backs and Peter Fatialofa (Samoa) in the forwards. As Tongan head coach, Fielea was one of the men behind the success of the 'Ikale Tahi's at RWC 2007. Fatialofa, himself a former Samoan prop possesses a long rugby pedigree both as a player and coach.

Keni Dakuidreketi, Chairman, Pacific Rugby Ltd felt this was a great chance for Pacific Island rugby to promote its brand in Europe.

“We play an entertaining and physical brand of rugby that the squad is very keen to show off in Europe.

“This tour will build upon previous tours as well as the success of the three Pacific Island nations at RWC 2007”

This is the third time the combined squad has toured. In 2004 matches were played against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in Australia. In 2006 the side toured Wales, Scotland and Ireland.


IRB FORU U19 Tournament 3-12 Sept 08 held in Fiji:


Tonga win over Fiji in close match, PNG take spot in JWCT:

Tonga win U19 Oceania Champs

Tonga beat Fiji by one point after leading at one stage 12 - 0 to finish at 18-17.
The Fijian fightback was just short of the mark with a failed sideline conversion.

PNG won over Vanuatu 84 - 0 to secure the all important JWCT spot next year.

Samoa in 3rd position Pool A, bested Tahiti 101 - 0.

Results and schedule.

Date	Time	Team	Team	Venue
3 Sep	1pm	Tonga 76	Vanuatu 5	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
3 Sep	3pm	PNG 83	Tahiti 0	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
3 Sep	5pm	Samoa 14	Fiji 16	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
6 Sep	10am	Fiji 97	Tahiti 3	NZPTC, Nadi
6 Sep	12pm	PNG 47	Vanuatu 0	NZPTC, Nadi
6 Sep	2pm	Samoa 10	Tonga 13	NZPTC, Nadi
9 Sep	1pm	Samoa 33	PNG 5	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
9 Sep	3pm	Vanuatu 29	Tahiti 19	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
9 Sep	5pm	Tonga 0	Fiji 8	Prince Charles Park, Nadi
12 Sep	3pm	3rd Pl A Samoa 101	3rd Pl B Tahiti 0	Churchill Park, Lautoka
12 Sep	5pm	1st Pl B PNG 84	2nd Pl B Vanuatu 0	Churchill Park, Lautoka
12 Sep	7pm	Ist Pl A Fiji 17	2nd Pl A Tonga 18	Churchill Park, Lautoka

Fiji v Tonga in finals of FORU U19 in Fiji:

Fiji tops pool and meets Tonga for final, Samoa third.

The Samoa U19 team has beaten PNG in the last pool match and will face Tahiti on finals day, September 12th in Lautoka (west side), Fiji.

Fiji and Tonga will play for the finals in what will be a rematch of a game in which Fiji won 8-0.

See table below for fixtures and results to date.

Under 19 Tournament underway in Fiji - 3rd to 12th September 2008:

U19s Oceania Championship organised by Federation of Oceanic Rugby Unions (FORU)

The FORU U19s Oceanic Championship has started in Fiji, - divided into 2 pools:

Pool A: Fiji, Samoa, Tonga.

Pool B: Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, Vanuatu.

The teams are all being hosted by a Fijian village:

Papua New Guinea - Narewa Village.

Tahiti - Nawaka Village.

Vanuatu - Yayusania Village.

Tonga - Vatutu Village.

Samoa - Navoci Village.

Reports are coming back of the teams being made to feel at home by their village hosts, and of being wonderfully welcomed in their team colours.

Samoa (7th) Tonga (13th) and Fiji (14th) through their (bracketed) placings in this years inaugural tournament have already qualified for next years IRB Junior World Championship in Japan.

Papua New Guinea, Tahiti and Vanuatu are seeking the Oceania representative spot in the JWCT and the finals will be the top two teams in pool A going for the Oceanic U19 title , and the top two teams in pool B will be playing for the one Oceanic representative spot for the Junior World Championship Trophy.

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All Blacks v Manu Samoa 3 Sept 08:

All Blacks win over Samoa

Number one ranked ABs too good for Samoa.

The Manu Samoa highlighted the need for more available players when they were soundly beaten 101-14 (15 tries to 2) in front of an enthusiastic Taranaki crowd at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.

With the players it could muster, Samoa came to the match with a mixture of Sevens, U20 and local club players lead by a small band of experienced Samoan internationals.

With many main players on duty in Europe and others performing service in NZ provincial teams the Samoans were short on time together and short on 15 a side international experience.

Never giving up during the All Black try fest, the young side managed a converted try in each
half - the first coming from a long throw-in which reached the backline and to a Uale Mai
converted try.

The All Blacks, number 1 in the IRB World rankings had a large number of Pacific Islanders playing for New Zealand who all accounted well for themselves during the encounter.

The shortage of available players is compounded by eligibility rules which do not allow Samoan players who have represented other countries to play for Samoa - meaning there are a number of Samoan rugby players with international experience who are not required by other countries - waiting in the wings unable to be called up for Manu Samoa duty.

Hence the reason that Samoa is trying to get young local players able to step up to the plate and play and win internationals in all conditions, night or day.

More on this subject shortly......

Great weather for tonight - good underfoot - 22,500 crowd.

Team lineups for tonight:

All Blacks face an unknown Manu Samoa squad:

The Manu Samoa are determined to put up a great show tonight and will be no strangers to the underdog status when they do so.

Rodney Sooialo captains the All Blacks and plays alongside fellow Samoans Jerome Kaino (2nd All Black to be born in American Samoa, the first being Frank Solomon who debuted for NZ in 1931)
Maa Nonu, Mils Muliaina, Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Isaia Toeava, and Rudi Wulf.

Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Touch Judges:James Leckie (Australia), Paul Marks (Australia)
Television Match Official (TMO): Geoff Acton (Australia)
Assessor: Stuart Beissel (New Zealand)

Match kickoff: 7.35pm NZ time tonight.

Go the Manu Samoa!

All Blacks: 1. Tony Woodcock 2. Andrew Hore 3. Greg Somerville 4. Anthony Boric 5. Ali Willliams 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Adam Thomson 8. Rodney So’oialo (c) 9. Jimmy Cowan 10. Dan Carter 11. Anthony Tuitavake 12. Ma’a Nonu 13. Conrad Smith 14. Richard Kahui 15. Mils Muliaina Reserves: 16. Keven Mealamu 17. John Afoa 18. Sione Lauaki 19. Piri Weepu 20. Stephen Donald 21. Isaia Toeava 22. Rudi Wulf

Manu Samoa: 1. Simon Lemalu 2. Loleni Tafunai 3. Heroshi Tea 4. Filipo Levi (c) 5. Chad Slade 6. Semo Sititi 7. Alafoti Faosiliva 8. George Stowers 9. Notise Tauafao 10. Uale Mai 11. Esera Lauina 12. Jerry Meafou 13. Pale Toelupe 14. Reupena Levasa 15. Alatasi Tupou Reserves: 16. Lafoga Aoelua 17. Roysiu Tolufale 18. Maselino Paulino 19. Simaika Mikaele 20. Junior Polu’uliuligaga 21. Roger Warren 22. Romi Ropati

All Blacks named - Samoan Rodney Sooialo Captain:

Official Press Release: allblacks.com

All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his assistant coaches Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen have announced the team to play Samoa in New Plymouth on Wednesday September 3 at Yarrow Stadium:

1. Tony Woodcock
2. Andrew Hore
3. Greg Somerville
4. Anthony Boric
5. Ali Willliams
6. Jerome Kaino
7. Adam Thomson
8. Rodney So’oialo (c)
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Dan Carter
11. Anthony Tuitavake
12. Ma’a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Richard Kahui
15. Mils Muliaina

Reserves:

16. Keven Mealamu
17. Neemia Tialata
18. Sione Lauaki
19. Piri Weepu
20. Stephen Donald
21. Isaia Toeava
22. Rudi Wulf

“It’s important for us to play before the final Philips Tri Nations Test,” said All Blacks coach Graham Henry. “We need to play together as a team before we go to Australia so we’re pleased to have the opportunity to play Samoa and to bring the All Blacks to Taranaki.”

Four players with injuries were not considered for selection; Richie McCaw (ribs), Sitiveni Sivivatu (ankle), Brad Thorn (hamstring) and John Afoa (shoulder). Canterbury’s Ben Franks has joined the All Blacks squad in New Plymouth to provide additional cover at prop.

Wellington’s Rodney So’oialo will captain the side in his 50th Test match for the All Blacks.

Send your support to the Manu Samoa:

Fax and email your support:

The team travel to New Plymouth on Sunday, you can fax or email support to their hotel:

Quality Hotel Plymouth International

Fax: +64 6 758 9949

Email: admin@plymouth.co.nz - or click here

Some tickets still left for the game - details:

Some tickets have been made available for the match which kicks off 7.35pm.

Contact Ticket direct:

Online: www.ticketdirect.co.nz click here

Phone: 0800 4 TICKET

1: All Blacks supporters encouraged to wear black.

2: Manu Samoa supporters encouraged to wear blue.

First ever All Black test held in historic Taranaki - blackened supporters encouraged:

Taranaki has done most things in Rugby, providing 72 All Blacks over the years, but it has never hosted the All Blacks in a test match and all All Black supporters are being encouraged to wear black clothes with face painters standing by inside the gates to assist those who want their faces blackened.

Samoa cultural performances will be part of the entertainment and Cassandra Feaunati is picked to sing the national anthem of Samoa.

Wear blue to show your support for the Manu Samoa!

Manu Samoa open training session on Monday:

See the Manu Samoa train on Monday from 3-5 pm:

Manu Samoa have an open training session at New Plymouth Boy's High School from
3 - 5pm on Monday 1st September 2008.

The traditional "Captains run" will be on Tuesday.

The All Blacks will train at Yarrow Stadium -their open session is 12-1pm Monday.

Press Release:

27 August 2008, Samoa – Manu Samoa Head Coach, Lepale Niko Palamo today announced his squad to play against the New Zealand, All Blacks on the 3rd of September, 2008.

Currently preparing in Auckland, the team will depart for New Plymouth on Sunday 31, August 2008.

MANU SAMOA SQUAD vs ALL BLACK TEST
Yarrow Stadium; 03 September 2008

HOOKERS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
1. Loleni Tafunai Vaiala RC/Apia Vaiala
2. Simon Lemalu Waiuku/Counties Manukau Matautu, Lefaga

PROPS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
3. Heroshi Tea Vaimoso RC/Apia Vaimoso
4. Lafoga Aoelua Lepea RC/Apia West Lepea
5. Roysiu Tolufale Leulumoega RC/A’ana Leulumoega

LOCKS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
6. Filipo Levi RICOH/Japan Faleasiu
7. Chad Slade Exerter Chiefs/UK Vaivase
8. Maselino Paulino Leauva’a RC /Tuamasaga Leuva’a

LOOSE FORWARDS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
09. Simaika Mikaele Vailele RC/Apia Vailele
10. Semo Sititi Docomo/Japan Tufulele/Alafua
11. Alafoti Faosiliva Afega RC/Apia West Afega
12. George Stowers KOBE/Japan Sinamoga/Lepea
13. Misioka Timoteo Vaiala RC/Apia Fa’atoia

HALF BACKS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
14. Notise Tauafao Malie RC/Apia West Malie
15. Junior Polu’uliuligaga Otahuhu/Auckland Saleimoa

Ist 5/8 CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
16. Uale Mai Marist/Apia West Vailoa, Palauli
17. Roger Warren Marist/Apia West Sinamoga

CENTRES CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
18. Jerry Meafou Saleimoa/Tuamasaga Saleimoa
19. Pale Toelupe Marist/Apia West Malie
20. Romi Ropati Karaka/Counties Manukau Lalomanu
21. Gasolo Salima Marist/Apia West Leauva’a

WINGERS CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
22. Esera Lauina Vaivase RC/Apia Vaivase
23. Reupena Levasa Vailele RC/Apia Vailele

FULL BACK CLUB/PROVINCE VILLAGE
24. Alatasi Tupou Vaiala RC/Apia Vaipuna


Samoa to play the All Blacks September 3rd in New Plymouth:

Samoa to play without full team available:

The Manu Samoa is to assemble a team in Auckland to face the All Blacks on Sept 3.

The match will be played in the afternoon in New Plymouth, Taranaki and Coach Tuala has a huge job on his hands trying to get a team together that will be able to complete with a team currently ranked number one in the World.

Some names have been mentioned, but we will give accurate details as they come to hand.

This is a great chance to support the Manu Samoa in their first match with the All Blacks in 7 years.

This team will not be the same as the great 1993 team that first met the ABs in Eden Park, but their hearts will be pumping with pride for Samoa and these young men are counting on you!

We will put up email details for you to send your support as soon as we are notified.

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All Blacks 08:


All Blacks lose to Australia and then win in a great game:

All Blacks lose in Sydney and come back strong in Auckland:

The All Blacks came a cropper in Sydney in the first of four matches against Australia in the Tri Nations tournament and the annual Bledisloe Cup.

It was a case of the Graham Henry coached ABs verus the Wallabies coached by the ultra successful Canterbury Crusader boss and failed AB coaching candidate Robbie Deans.

Deans has a very good playing and coaching history, and is a great nephew of the famous Bob Deans of the 1905 "Originals" All Black side that toured Britain and was "robbed" of a perfect tour by a disallowed try against Wales that should have been awarded to young Deans (who later passed away aged 24)
Deans was also an assistant AB coach during the John Mitchell period and certainly had something to prove when coming up against fellow Kiwi Graham Henry (aka "Ted").

The ABs kept the ball to hand and lost the game to a more enterprising Australian side.

New Zealand had some odd selections- perhaps due to injuries and seemed to not want to kick for position, preferring to run the ball at the Aussies at every given turn - which failed.

The return match in Auckland, the last test in Eden Park before a total revamp for the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup saw a totally different game plan and a new team attitude, here's what happened:

Specialists were kept to their positions in the main, in this case, we saw Sooialo returned to his true position at number 8, where he tackled extremely well, and at times gave the ball on a plate to Cowan the halfback.

Kaino at his best position also of blindside flanker (6) teamed up with skipper McCaw and Sooialo to provide great coverage behind an excellent tight five, shutting down Waugh and Smith.

Muliaina slotted into his best position of fullback with Nonu in the centres.

The All Blacks kicked for position, won scrums, lineouts, and bested the Aussies all over the field in a fantastic display of brilliant Rugby.

So what exactly happened that turned the ABs around in one week?

It was clear from the moment the Haka "Kapa O Pango" (lead by Keven Mealamu) was performed that the All Blacks meant business.

The team showed an attitude that was to have the winning of the game and that was a winning attitude, held by each and every single team member who played for everything and exacted a chilling price on the Wallabies - their confidence fell apart and the All Blacks trampled all over them - reversing public opinion and raising Kiwi hopes and pride once again.

Correct selections of specialists (in the main) and attitude.

Kicking to grass, winning scrums and lineouts, shutting down the loose forwards. Defence.

In September, Manu Samoa face this same All Black team, battle hardened from weekly games with the uncompromising Springboks and the enterprising Wallabies.

The Manu Samoa will have had little time to prepare with little choice in players.

The coaching staff will have a HUGE job on their hands to contain a fired up All Black team before a sellout crowd in New Plymouth, and attitude is what our players will be expected to bring with them in order to kick, in order to scrum, in order to win a game in which the Manu Samoa will surely be massive underdogs - just as they were in a certain match with Wales at the IRB Rugby World Cup in 1991....

Attitude wins matches, make no mistake about it!

Chris Masoe off to France:

Another Samoan All Black leaves the shores of NZ for France:

All Black utility loose forward Chris Masoe who hails from the big island of Savaii and has the great ability to play at 6, 7 or 8 at international level is off to France, following what appears to be a situation in which he is no longer favoured by Coach Graham Henry as a starting or even reserve All Black loose forward.

Unrequired in the two Springbok matches to date this year, whilst actually being in the ABs squad covering for injured Captain Richie McCaw and recovering Auckland loosie Daniel Braid, Masoe has obviously seen the writing clearly on the wall and will take up a position with the Castres club in France for 2 yrs at the end of the current NZ season.

For the All Black career of Chris Masoe, All Black number 1059: click here....

All Blacks lose to Springboks in a game good for Rugby:

South Africa win in NZ for the first time in 10 years and 87 years in Dunedin:

Although the All Blacks tried to score the winning points from a drop goal by ace kicker Daniel Carter, it was not be, the Springboks won the expected hard match 30-28 and Rugby is now that game where uncertainty is the certainty and a true sport has emerged out of that uncertainty.

Just imagine if the All Blacks had won, and won well. They would still be number one in the world, yet have not any real standing from their poor showing in last year's RWC in France.

South Africa have now jumped back into the number one spot (see rankings to the right).

This brings to a point just how hard it will be for the Manu Samoa to be in the game with the ABs in September, and there is the Pacific Islanders tour of England, France and Italy at the end of the year to look forward to as an unknown number of Samoans will be picked.

No doubt the SRU are planning now, and with Digicel signing on as a major sponsor and the SRU expected to offer monetary incentives for local Manu Samoa players to stay and play, we could see an astute pre match schedule organised for the early September test in New Plymouth.

All Blacks start with 6 Samoans and ranked World number 1:

All Blacks meet the Springboks with 6 Samoans starting including All Black Captain:

All Black Captain Rodney Sooialo led his team to victory over the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 champions South Africa in a hard, classic test match held in a truely wintery Westpac Stadium, aka "The cake tin" on Wellington's waterfront last weekend.

In doing so, the All Blacks knocked the Springboks off their World number one ranking perch and go into tonight's test match (Tri Nations) as the world number one team in a Rugby mad Dunedin facing a pack of South Africans utterly determined to win back that number one position -

Of great note for Manu Samoa supporters is the fact that six out of the starting fifteen All Blacks are Samoan - including the Captain - this is the most to date to start.
Split evenly with three forwards and three backs there are also two Samoan forward reserves.

It is our national game here in New Zealand and here in Samoa - and our population base is relatively small in NZ, so these are real achievements that we can be proud of - and we wish all of those playing all the best...

03: John Afoa
07: Rodney Sooialo
08: Jerome Kaino
11; Rudi Wulf
12: Maa Nonu
15: Mils Muliaina

Reserves:

16: Keven Mealamu
17: Neemia Tialata

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IRB World Rankings:


Fiji, Samoa and Tonga World Rankings

Fiji 11 - Samoa 12 - Tonga 13

Due to the IRB Pacific Nations Cup and as reported below, Fiji fall to 11th place from being 10th, and Tonga moves up from 15th to number 13 in the World ( See chart on the right ).

Fiji would have moved up further into the top ten if it had not been beaten by Tonga in the last round...

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IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2008:

Update

Pre match standings:

Tonga has convincingly beaten the Flying Fijians at home in Nukualofa to deny Fiji any easy 3rd placing in the 2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
The PNC winner will be found from the match between New Zealand Maori and Australia A.
As both these teams are representative sides, it is the tests between the three Pacific Islands which are affecting the IRB rankings.
Expect Tonga to climb to 13 and the All Blacks to take over first place after beating South Africa.
Manu Samoa will have to best Japan with a bonus point and four tries to equal Fiji at third placing in the IRB Pacifc Nations Cup, whilst the World rankings will be updated on Monday 6th July.
Henry Tuilagi now joins the team at number 8.
Half time entertainment takes the form of 4 school teams playing 10 a side - 10 yrs and under.
Referee is Steve Walsh from New Zealand.

The match:

A scrappy type first half in good conditions, which saw Japan score at the end to even up the game at 17 all in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

Manu Samoa started off well scoring tries at 5 and 8 mins to Sititi and Tafunai, with Japan also getting tries at 17 and 39 mins to even the game up - possession and territory also even.

Halftime: 17 - 17

Second half sees Stowers at 8, Leo at 6.

43 mins - Heroshi Tea scores from a sustained attack - not converted by Gavin Williams 22-17
53 mins - Anitelea Tuilagi scores from a Faafili offload - converted by Williams 29-17
59 mins - Japan hurls attack after attack - scrum to Japan 5m out - Samoa defends..
63 mins - From a series of attacking scrums Japan scores under the posts to winger Onozawa.
64 mins - Converted - Samoa 29 - Japan 24
70 mins - Penalty to Gavin Williams - Samoa 32 - Japan 24
72 mins - Warren on for Williams
73 mins - Try to Japan from a maul - converted Samoa 32 - Japan 31
77 mins - Try to James Johnston from Levu cut out pass Samoa 37 - Japan 31
78 mins - Unconverted by Warren
79 mins - Attacking lineout from Japan - Samoa defending
81 mins - Defensive scrum to Samoa - Warren kicks out - quick throw in by Japan who attack.
82 mins - Penalty to Japan who kick for touch
83 mins - Samoa win the lineout - game over Samoa 37 Japan 31

Samoa 37
(Sititi try, Tafunai try, A Tuilagi try, Tea try, J Johnston try, Williams con 3, pen 2,)

Japan- 31
(Holani try, Webb try, Onozawa try, Kikutani try, Arlidge con 4, pen,)

A game that saw the Manu Samoa score five tries (four to the forwards) and defend well at the end of the match against a fit and determined Japanese side.

Samoa now reach third place in the 2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, pushing Fiji to fourth.

1st New Zealand Maori
2nd Australia A
3rd Samoa
4th Fiji
5th Japan
6th Tonga

Manu Samoa edges out Fiji into 3rd place through "points for" differential on the standings.
As expected, the favoured teams were New Zealand Maori and Australia A.
Samoa came first in the Pacific Islands "group" over RWC quarter finalists Fiji who won the opener in Lautoka and Tonga who were winners over Samoa in RWC pool play last year.

Samoa now face the All Blacks in New Plymouth in early September and will need to prepare well as the ABs have plenty of fellow Samoans in their lineup, promising a full on, no holds barred encounter...

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Manu Samoa v Japan

Apia Park, Samoa Saturday July 5th 2008 at 3.05pm local

	Japan	31		Manu Samoa	37
1	Tatsukichi Nishiura			Heroshi Tea
2	Yusuke Aoki			Loleni Tafunai
3	Tomokazu Soma			Census Johnston
4	Luke Thompson			Filipo Levi (c)
5	Toshizumi Kitagawa			Kane Thompson
6	Takuro Miuchi (C)			George Stowers
7	Hare Makiri			Semo Sititi
8	Ryu Holani			Henry Tuilagi
9	Tomoki Yoshida			Uale Mai
10	James Arlidge			Eliota Sapolu-Fuimaono
11	Hirotoki Onozawa			David Lemi (vc)
12	Ryan Nicholas			Anitelea Tuilagi
13	Bryce Robins			Henry Faafili
14	Christian Loamanu			Esera Lauina
15	Shaun Webb			Gavin Williams
	Reserves			Reserves
16	Noanori Mizuyama			Simon lemalu
17	Yuta Inose			James Johnston
18	Tomoaki Taniguchi			Daniel Leo
19	Takashi Kikutani			Jonathan Faamatuainu
20	Fumiaki Tanaka			Notise Tauafao
21	Shotaro Onishi			Roger Warren
22	Hiroki Yoshida			Paletuatoa Toelupe
	Coach			Coach
	John Kirwan			Niko Palamo

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Manu Samoa v Tonga

Teufaiva Stadium, Nukualofa, Tonga. Saturday June 28th 2008 at 1.35pm local


Update

Hot and humid in Nukualofa, Tonga ahead first quarter from three penalties by Hola
Tonga having territorial advantage 80% to 20% , possession even.
29 mins - try to Uale Mai from a scrum 5 metres out..
Conversion by Williams wide out - score Tonga 9 Samoa 7
Half time - during the first 40 mins there were 14 penalties awarded, both sides 7 each.
Possession: Samoa 52% Tonga 48%
Territory: Samoa 34% Tonga 64%
Handling errors 5 each side.

Halftime: Tonga 9 (Hola pen 3,) Samoa 7 (Mai try, Williams con,)

45 mins - Penalty to Tonga converted by Vungakoto Lilo (Hola subbed off) 12 - 7
56 mins - Try to David Lemi from a break from Sapolu passed by Mai from a lineout win from Captain George Stowers.
57 mins - Converted by Williams - 14 -12 to Samoa
Bench being used by both sides throughout the second spell, Manu Samoa repelling Ikale Tahi attacks.
62 mins - Ikale Tahi Captain Nili Latu down from a late tackle - penalty kicked by Lilo
15 -14 to Tonga
67 mins - 50m Penalty kicked by Williams from Tonga angling in across the scrum
17-15 to Samoa
72 mins - Penalty to Samoa for Tonga collapsing the maul, Samoa maulling well.
Williams misses the kick.
74 mins - Penalty awarded to Samoa - kicked by Williams.
20 -15 to Samoa
Ikale Tahi attacking up the middle - uncompromising play...
Turnover from holding on by Tonga, Samoa kick for touch..
Subs on for Samoa..
79 mins Samoa holding on - penalty to Samoa - but Ref calls time up on the clock.
Samoa win 20 -15
The match
A game that saw the Manu Samoa wrench control near the end of the second half, with some good breaks in the centres, use of forward mauls and discipline - keeping the Ikale Tahi tryless, a win by two tries to none:

Samoa 20 Tonga 15

Samoa: 20 (Mai try, Lemi try, Williams pen 2, con 2,)

Tonga: -15 (Hola pen 3, Lilo pen 2,)

	Tonga	15		Manu Samoa	20
1	Semisi Telefoni		1	Simon lemalu sub 71 mins
2	Ephraim Taukafa		2	Loleni Tafunai
3	Tonga Lea'aetoa		3	James Johnston
4	Joshua Afu		4	Daniel Leo
5	Paino Hehea		5	Kane Thompson sub 65 mins
6	Hale T Tu'uhoko		6	Semo Sititi
7	Nili Langilangi (C)		7	Alafoti Faosiliva sub 61 mins
8	Samiu Vahafolau		8	George Stowers (c)
9	Soane Havea		9	Uale Mai try sub 78 mins
10	Pierre Hola		10	Eliota Sapolu-Fuimaono
11	Mani Vakaloa		11	David Lemi try
12	Epeli Taione		12	Anitelea Tuilagi
13	Sukanaivalu Hufanga		13	Henry Faafili
14	Samisoni Pone		14	Esera Lauina
15	Seteleki Lu'au		15	Gavin Williams pen 2, con 2,
	Reserves			Reserves
16	Viliami Ma'asi		16	Heroshi Tea on 71 mins replaced lemalu
17	Kisi Pulu		17	Egelani Fale on 57 mins replaced Johnston
18	Milton Ngauamo		18	Chad Slade on 65 mins replaced Thompson
19	Enele Taufa		19	Ati Olive on 61 mins replaced Faosiliva
20	Fangatapu 'Apikotoa		20	Notise Tauafao on 78 mins replaced Mai
21	Hudson Tonga'uiha		21	Roger Warren on 78 mins replaced Sapolu
22	Vungakoto Lilo		22	Gasolo Salima
	Coach			Coach
	Quddus Fielea			Niko Palamo