England

48 - 14

Full Time

Samoa

England vs Samoa

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George Ford curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

80+2'

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

80+2'

Henry Slade sets up the try.

80'

Try

Silky skills by England ends with a try for Semesa Rokoduguni.

80'

Trouble here as Henry Slade breaches the defence.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliot Daly bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

Courtney Lawes has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as George Ford successfully kicks the conversion.

78'

Henry Slade sets up the try.

77'

Try

A stunning solo try from Elliot Daly.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Elliot Daly took full advantage.

76'

England have won 100 rucks so far this game.

76'

TJ Ioane has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Tim Nanai-Williams has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Samoa have won 80 rucks so far this game.

75'

Chris Robshaw has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Jamie-Jerry Taulagi comes on for Samoa.

73'

David Lemi leaves the field.

73'

Melani Matavao comes on.

73'

Dwayne Polataivao comes off.

73'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tim Nanai-Williams kicks the conversion.

73'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Christopher Vui scores from close range.

72'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for England.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Slade goes through the gap.

70'

Ben Youngs sets up the try.

69'

Try

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

69'

Yellow Card

Piula Faasalele (Samoa) is shown a yellow card.

68'

Christopher Vui has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

68'

Ofisa Treviranus comes on.

67'

Jack Lam comes off.

67'

Rey Lee-Lo comes on.

67'

Alapati Leiua comes off.

67'

What a run here by Elliot Daly as they gets over the gainline!.

64'

England decide to make a substitution, with Nick Isiekwe getting some game time.

63'

England decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Ewels being replaced.

63'

England make a substitution with Dylan Hartley coming on.

63'

England make a substitution with Jamie George coming off.

63'

Maro Itoje makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

62'

Conversion

George Ford does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

61'

Samoa sub Fa'atiga Lemalu comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Tyrell departs for Samoa.

61'

Spellbinding play by George Ford is finished off with a try.

60'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Elliot Daly.

60'

Fabulous play by England has led to Elliot Daly being able to wriggle through a gap.

60'

England have won 80 rucks so far this game.

59'

Dwayne Polataivao has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

59'

Kieron Fonotia has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

59'

Trouble here as Semesa Rokoduguni breaches the defence.

57'

James Lay comes on for Samoa.

57'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

57'

Piers Francis comes on.

56'

Alex Lozowski comes off.

56'

Ben Youngs comes on.

56'

Danny Care comes off.

56'

Harry Williams comes on.

56'

Dan Cole comes off.

56'

This is dangerous for the defence as Danny Care bursts through to advance the England attack.

54'

A gap opened in the defence and Semesa Rokoduguni took full advantage.

53'

Samoa have won 60 rucks so far this game.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Semesa Rokoduguni getting some game time.

46'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jonny May being replaced.

46'

England have won 60 rucks so far this game.

46'

Samoa make a substitution with Hisa Sasagi coming on.

46'

Samoa make a substitution with Donald Brighouse coming off.

46'

England sub Joe Marler comes onto the field.

45'

Ellis Genge departs for England.

45'

The defensive line has been broken as Mike Brown goes through the gap.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

TJ Ioane has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

39'

Sam Simmonds has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

What a run here by Sam Simmonds as they gets over the gainline!.

34'

England have won 40 rucks so far this game.

33'

Courtney Lawes comes on for England.

30'

Joe Launchbury leaves the field.

30'

Manu Leiataua comes on.

30'

Motu Matu'u comes off.

30'

Conversion

George Ford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Danny Care played a key part in that try.

28'

Try

Charlie Ewels scores the try from close range.

28'

Samoa have won 40 rucks so far this game.

25'

Jonny May makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

21'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Kieron Fonotia being able to wriggle through a gap.

20'

Penalty Goal

George Ford has kicked a penalty goal.

18'

England have won 20 rucks so far this game.

14'

Conversion

Tim Nanai-Williams converts the try.

13'

What a tackle there by Jamie George as he saves a certain try!.

12'

Try

Samoa are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Piula Faasalele touching down.

12'

Samoa have won 20 rucks so far this game.

11'

Trouble here as Tim Nanai-Williams breaches the defence.

11'

George Ford has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jamie George bursts through to advance the England attack.

That's a great try assist by Jamie George.

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Alex Lozowski.

Maro Itoje sets up the try.

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Brown took full advantage.

Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by England leads to a try for Mike Brown.

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Slade goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

England v Samoa

Sat 25th November 2017, 07:00am PST

Points Flow Chart

England win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rokoduguni

48 - 14

80'

Ford

43 - 14

78'

Daly

41 - 14

76'

Nanai-Williams

73'

36 - 14

Vui

72'

36 - 12

Ford

36 - 7

70'

Slade

34 - 7

69'

Faasalele

68'

29 - 7

Ford

29 - 7

61'

Daly

27 - 7

60'

Half Time

Ford

22 - 7

29'

Ewels

20 - 7

28'

Ford

15 - 7

18'

Nanai-Williams

13'

12 - 7

Faasalele

12'

12 - 5

Lozowski

12 - 0

Ford

7 - 0

Brown

5 - 0

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England vs Samoa Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Samoa in Internationals on Sat 25th November 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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.