Samoa

43 - 17

Full Time

Tonga

Samoa vs Tonga

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fetuli Paea bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Curry bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

78'

Conversion

Rodney Iona has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Samuel Slade goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samuel Slade bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

76'

Conversion

Rodney Iona has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Izaiha Moore-Aiono scores the try from close range.

73'

Danny Tusitala played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tuna Tuitama took full advantage.

72'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Tuala getting some game time.

71'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli being replaced.

71'

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

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Tyler Pulini coming on.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with John Tapueluelu coming off.

67'

Samoa sub Michael Curry comes onto the field.

64'

Benjamin Nee-Nee departs for Samoa.

64'

Conversion

The Tonga supporters go wild as Patrick Pellegrini successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Lotu Inisi

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Lotu Inisi goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Sosefo Sakalia is finished off with a try.

62'

Tonga sub Brandon Televave comes onto the field.

61'

Ben Tameifuna departs for Tonga.

61'

Samoa sub Luteru Tolai comes onto the field.

61'

Sama Malolo departs for Samoa.

61'

Samoa sub Lalomilo Lalomilo comes onto the field.

60'

Afa Moleli departs for Samoa.

60'

Sosefo Sakalia comes on for Tonga.

58'

Siosiua Moala leaves the field.

58'

Danny Tusitala comes on for Samoa.

57'

Melani Matavao leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Lotu Inisi from scoring as they record the try for Tonga.

56'

Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia played a key part in that try.

56'

Jonah Mau'u comes on for Samoa.

55'

Iakopo Mapu leaves the field.

55'

Jethro Felemi comes on.

54'

Tau Koloamatangi comes off.

54'

Rodney Iona comes on.

51'

D'Angelo Leuila comes off.

51'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Brook Toomalatai getting some game time.

49'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Tietie Tuimauga being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ahokovi getting some game time.

47'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Onehunga Havili being replaced.

47'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Aisea Halo getting some game time.

47'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Manu Paea being replaced.

47'

D'Angelo Leuila has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Izaiha Moore-Aiono dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Izaiha Moore-Aiono makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Aniseko getting some game time.

45'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Penisoni Fineanganofo being replaced.

45'

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

44'

Tonga make a substitution with Samuel Tuitupou coming on.

44'

Tonga make a substitution with Esau Filimoehala coming off.

44'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila adds the two points for Samoa.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Samoa is finished off by Tuna Tuitama, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Tuna Tuitama being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Theo McFarland played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Tomasi Alosio being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Izaiha Moore-Aiono being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Tuna Tuitama

20'

That's a great try assist by Stacey Ili.

20'

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

20'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stacey Ili bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

17'

Melani Matavao sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomasi Alosio took full advantage.

14'

D'Angelo Leuila steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and John Tapueluelu took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee Takehito Namekawa blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Tonga 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Thu 29th August 2024, 09:00pm PDT 
  
 Apia Park 
  
 Takehito Namekawa

Points Flow Chart

Samoa win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Iona

43 - 17

77'

Slade

41 - 17

76'

Iona

36 - 17

74'

Moore-Aiono

34 - 17

73'

Pellegrini

63'

29 - 17

Inisi

62'

29 - 15

Pellegrini

57'

29 - 10

Inisi

56'

29 - 8

Pellegrini

48'

29 - 3

Moore-Aiono

29 - 0

45'

Leuila

24 - 0

42'

Tuitama

22 - 0

41'

Half Time

Leuila

17 - 0

28'

Leuila

14 - 0

22'

Tuitama

12 - 0

20'

Leuila

7 - 0

18'

Ili

5 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Tonga

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Defence Profile

Samoa

Tonga

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

35%

3-6 secs

44%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

Samoa vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup Round 2 on Thu 29th August 2024 at Apia Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 06:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 16:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:00 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Tonga in position 18 and Samoa in position 20, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Samoa vs Tonga Squads

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