Samoa

17 - 19

Full Time

Wales

Samoa vs Wales

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

80'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Bronson Fotuali'i-Tauakipulu getting some game time.

77'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Paul Alo-Emile being replaced.

77'

Josh Navidi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Samoa have won 60 rucks so far this game.

76'

Samoa make a substitution with Tila Mealoi coming on.

75'

Samoa make a substitution with David Lemi coming off.

75'

Sam Davies has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

74'

Steffan Evans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

73'

Spellbinding play by Gareth Anscombe is finished off with a try.

73'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by Steffan Evans.

73'

Wales have won 60 rucks so far this game.

72'

Samoa sub Seilala Lam comes onto the field.

68'

Manu Leiataua departs for Samoa.

68'

Thomas Young comes on for Wales.

64'

Aaron Shingler leaves the field.

64'

Rhodri Jones comes on.

64'

Dillon Lewis comes off.

64'

Tusi Pisi steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

64'

Scott Williams comes on.

59'

Tyler Morgan comes off.

59'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on.

59'

Viliamu Afatia comes off.

59'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Vavae Tuilagi getting some game time.

59'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Galu Taufale being replaced.

59'

Wales have won 40 rucks so far this game.

58'

Wales make a substitution with Wyn Jones coming on.

56'

Wales make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

56'

Wales sub Scott Baldwin comes onto the field.

56'

Ryan Elias departs for Wales.

56'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Sam Davies as it drops short of the posts.

56'

Conversion

Tusi Pisi converts the try.

53'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Manu Leiataua being able to wriggle through a gap.

53'

Kahn Fotuali'i played a key part in that try.

52'

Trouble here as Faifili Levave breaches the defence.

52'

Try

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

52'

Faifili Levave comes on for Samoa.

48'

Alafoti Fa'osiliva leaves the field.

48'

Adam Beard comes on.

48'

Seb Davies comes off.

48'

Sam Davies hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

42'

That's a great try assist by Dillon Lewis.

41'

This is dangerous for the defence as Steffan Evans bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

41'

Try

A series of passes by Wales results in a try for Steffan Evans.

41'

Samoa have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Samoa have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Tusi Pisi, but he pulls it to the left.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

37'

Wales have won 20 rucks so far this game.

31'

A gap opened in the defence and D'Angelo Leuila took full advantage.

31'

The defensive line has been broken as Cory Allen goes through the gap.

28'

Samoa have won 20 rucks so far this game.

22'

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

19'

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies kicks the penalty.

12'

Penalty Goal

Tusi Pisi has kicked a penalty goal.

Conversion

Tusi Pisi has kicked a conversion.

Kahn Fotuali'i sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Samoa leads to a try for Alapati Leiua.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Samoa v Wales

Fri 23rd June 2017, 01:30am CDT

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Evans

73'

17 - 19

Pisi

17 - 14

53'

Leiataua

15 - 14

52'

Evans

41'

10 - 14

Half Time

Davies

37'

10 - 9

Davies

19'

10 - 6

Davies

12'

10 - 3

Pisi

10 - 0

Pisi

7 - 0

Leiua

5 - 0

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Samoa vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Wales in Internationals on Fri 23rd June 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:30. In South Africa it’s at 08:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 23:30 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Wales sits at 11 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Wales in position 11 as such Wales are favourites on paper.

Samoa vs Wales Squads

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