Samoa

33 - 25

Full Time

Italy

Italy vs Samoa

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Italy decided to go for goal with Paolo Garbisi taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Samoa go for goal with Afa Moleli taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Afa Moleli

76'

Spellbinding play by Andrew Tuala is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Tuala bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

76'

Lolani Faleiva comes on.

75'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

75'

Andrew Tuala comes on.

75'

Sama Malolo comes off.

75'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Iakopo Petelo-Mapu getting some game time.

71'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with OJ Noa being replaced.

71'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Afa Moleli getting some game time.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Danny Toala being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Lynagh took full advantage.

70'

Italy make a substitution with Loris Zarantonello coming on.

68'

Italy make a substitution with Gianmarco Lucchesi coming off.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Melani Matavao coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Jonathan Taumateine coming off.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Tietie Tuimauga coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Marco Fepulea'i coming off.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Michael Curry coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Benjamin Nee-Nee coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Samoa supporters go wild as D'Angelo Leuila successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonathan Taumateine goes through the gap.

66'

Italy make a substitution with Manuel Zuliani coming on.

65'

Italy make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming off.

65'

Italy sub Mirco Spagnolo comes onto the field.

60'

Danilo Fischetti departs for Italy.

60'

Edoardo Iachizzi comes on for Italy.

59'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

59'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on for Italy.

59'

Simone Ferrari leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as D'Angelo Leuila kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Samoa results in a try for Danny Toala.

57'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

57'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

54'

Ross Vintcent comes off.

54'

Martin Page-Relo comes on.

54'

Stephen Varney comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

D'Angelo Leuila makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi adds the two points for Italy.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Italy allows Paolo Garbisi to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

44'

Paolo Garbisi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

D'Angelo Leuila kicks the penalty.

42'

Samoa sub Stacey Ili comes onto the field.

40'

Sebastian Visinia departs for Samoa.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Samoa go for goal with D'Angelo Leuila taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

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

29'

Spellbinding play by Duncan Paia'aua is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Duncan Paia'aua breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Varney bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

22'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Louis Lynagh

19'

Monty Ioane sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Lynagh bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

19'

Paolo Garbisi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Monty Ioane

15'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Varney is finished off with a try.

15'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Samoa results in a try for Izaiha Moore-Aiono

A gap opened in the defence and Izaiha Moore-Aiono took full advantage.

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Theo McFarland goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonathan Taumateine goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Italy 
  
 Thu 4th July 2024, 11:00pm CDT 
  
 Apia Park 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Samoa win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Moleli

33 - 25

76'

Leuila

28 - 25

68'

Leuila

25 - 25

58'

Toala

23 - 25

57'

Leuila

18 - 25

49'

Garbisi

45'

15 - 25

Garbisi

44'

15 - 23

Leuila

15 - 18

42'

Half Time

Garbisi

35'

12 - 18

Ah Wong

12 - 15

29'

Garbisi

20'

7 - 15

Lynagh

19'

7 - 13

Ioane

15'

7 - 8

Garbisi

13'

7 - 3

Leuila

7 - 0

Moore-Aiono

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Samoa

22%

Draw

Italy

77%

Penalties Conceded by Tietie Tuimauga

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Italy

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Defence Profile

Samoa

Italy

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

57%

3-6 secs

31%

29%

6+ secs

13%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

62'

66'

71'

79'

Samoa

Italy

Samoa vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Italy in Internationals on Thu 4th July 2024 at Apia Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:00. In South Africa it’s at 06:00 SAST, 16:00 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST in Australia and 23:00 EST in the US.

Samoa won the last encounter but Italy are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Italy sits at 10 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 17.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 17 and Italy in position 10 as such Italy are favourites on paper.

Samoa vs Italy Squads

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