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18 Aug 23
Tour Match 2023
Samoa
Samoa
28-14
Full time
Barbarians
Barbarians
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

79'

Samoa decided to go for goal with Christian Leali'ifano taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'
Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

Barbarians are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Henry Speight picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Speight bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

75'

Max Green played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Williams bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

75'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Ben Lam being replaced.

70'

Barbarians make a substitution with Max Green coming on.

67'

Barbarians make a substitution with Herschel Jantjies coming off.

67'

Barbarians make a substitution with Andre-Hugo Venter coming on.

67'

Barbarians make a substitution with Joseph Dweba coming off.

67'
Conversion

The Barbarians supporters go wild as James Williams successfully kicks the conversion.

64'
Try

Barbarians are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jean-Luc du Preez touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Herschel Jantjies is finished off with a try.

63'

Barbarians sub Joe Tekori comes onto the field.

62'

Mitch Eadie departs for Barbarians.

62'
Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano adds the points for Samoa.

59'

What a run here by Danny Toala as they get over the gainline!

57'

Christian Leali'ifano comes on for Samoa.

57'

Lima Sopoaga leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lima Sopoaga kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

A perfectly timed interception by Ere Enari allows them to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Ere Enari as they get over the gainline!

54'

James Williams comes on.

54'

Virimi Vakatawa comes off.

54'

Jordan Taufua comes on.

54'

Fritz Lee comes off.

54'

Steven Longwell comes on.

54'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes off.

54'

What a run here by Tumua Manu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Rob Evans comes on.

51'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

51'
Conversion

Lima Sopoaga adds the two points for Samoa.

47'
Try

Slick passing by Samoa leads to a try for Tumua Manu.

45'

Tumua Manu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by So'otala Fa'aso'o is finished off with a try.

45'

Theo McFarland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Paul Alo-Emile getting some game time.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Michael Alaalatoa being replaced.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Luteru Tolai getting some game time.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Seilala Lam being replaced.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Chris Vui getting some game time.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Brian Alainu'uese being replaced.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari getting some game time.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Melani Matavao being replaced.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Ed Fidow getting some game time.

45'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Nigel Ah Wong being replaced.

45'

Barbarians make a substitution with Yusuke Sakamoto coming on.

43'

Barbarians make a substitution with Jack Lam coming off.

43'

Samoa make a substitution with James Lay coming on.

40'

Samoa make a substitution with Jordan Lay coming off.

40'

Samoa sub Danny Toala comes onto the field.

40'

Ed Fidow departs for Samoa.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

44'
Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga kicks the penalty.

44'

Samoa sub Ed Fidow comes onto the field.

38'

Danny Toala departs for Samoa.

38'

Damien Hoyland comes on for Barbarians.

34'

Tim Nanai-Williams leaves the field.

34'

Lima Sopoaga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'
Try

Samoa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fritz Lee picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Neria Fomai bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Lam took full advantage.

16'
Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a penalty goal.

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Tumua Manu goes through the gap.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Points Flow Chart

Samoa win +14
Samoa
Barbarians
Samoa
Time in lead
Barbarians
77
Mins in lead
0
96%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
21%
Possession Last 10 min
79%
0
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Williams
76'
28 - 14
Speight
75'
28 - 12
Williams
64'
28 - 7
du Preez
63'
28 - 5
Leali'ifano
28 - 0
59'
Sopoaga
25 - 0
55'
Enari
23 - 0
55'
Sopoaga
18 - 0
47'
Manu
16 - 0
45'
Half Time
Sopoaga
11 - 0
44'
Lee
8 - 0
20'
Sopoaga
3 - 0
3'
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Avg. Points Scored
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Avg. Points Scored
1.4
10
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