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England

18 - 17

Full Time

Samoa

England vs Samoa

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the England attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Duncan Paia'aua bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melani Matavao bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the England attack.

78'

England decide to make a substitution, with Billy Vunipola getting some game time.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Tom Curry being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Owen Farrell has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Danny Care leads to a try for England

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Danny Care took full advantage.

72'

Yellow Card

Tumua Manu (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

65'

England make a substitution with Danny Care coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

65'

Samoa sub Christian Leali'ifano comes onto the field.

64'

Danny Toala departs for Samoa.

64'

The penalty goal is on its way from Owen Farrell but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

64'

Samoa sub Alamanda Motuga comes onto the field.

61'

Fritz Lee departs for Samoa.

61'

Samoa sub Seilala Lam comes onto the field.

61'

Sama Malolo departs for Samoa.

61'

Samoa sub Melani Matavao comes onto the field.

61'

Jonathan Taumateine departs for Samoa.

61'

George Martin comes on for England.

58'

Courtney Lawes leaves the field.

58'

Ollie Lawrence comes on for England.

57'

Manu Tuilagi leaves the field.

57'

Miracle Faiilagi comes on for Samoa.

57'

Samuel Slade leaves the field.

57'

Paul Alo-Emile comes on for Samoa.

57'

Michael Alaalatoa leaves the field.

57'

James Lay comes on for Samoa.

57'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell adds the points for England.

57'

What a run here by Maro Itoje as they get over the gainline!

55'

Tom Curry comes on.

54'

Billy Vunipola comes off.

54'

Joe Marler comes on.

54'

Ellis Genge comes off.

54'

Marcus Smith comes on.

50'

George Ford comes off.

50'

Ben Earl makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Lima Sopoaga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

England decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler getting some game time.

47'

England decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

England make a substitution with Billy Vunipola coming on.

44'

England make a substitution with Tom Curry coming off.

44'

Lima Sopoaga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Nigel Ah Wong gathers the kick to score the try for Samoa.

28'

Spellbinding play by Danny Toala is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Sama Malolo breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Nigel Ah Wong

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nigel Ah Wong bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Tumua Manu.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tumua Manu bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonny May took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Manu Tuilagi took full advantage.

14'

Lima Sopoaga steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

11'

Owen Farrell has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Ollie Chessum

Manu Tuilagi played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Manu Tuilagi took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

Lost by 1 points

Match Details

  
 England v Samoa 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 7th October 2023, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Mauroy

Points Flow Chart

England win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Farrell

18 - 17

73'

Care

16 - 17

72'

Manu

65'

11 - 17

Farrell

11 - 17

57'

Sopoaga

47'

8 - 17

Half Time

Sopoaga

29'

8 - 14

Ah Wong

28'

8 - 12

Sopoaga

23'

8 - 7

Ah Wong

21'

8 - 5

Farrell

8 - 0

17'

Chessum

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

England

88%

Draw

Samoa

11%

Ruck-Won by Ben Earl

Momentum

England

Samoa

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Samoa

More Less

Defence Profile

England

Samoa

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

30%

56%

3-6 secs

27%

6+ secs

39%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

65'

67'

71'

England

Samoa

England vs Samoa Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Samoa in Rugby World Cup Round 5 on Sat 7th October 2023 at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST, 04:45 NZST in New Zealand, 02:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

England won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, England sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 20.

The two sides are separated by 15 places in the rankings with England in position 5 and Samoa in position 20 as such England are favourites on paper.

England vs Samoa Squads

The official squads for England vs Samoa will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

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