Samoa at the Rugby World Cup

Western Samoa have played in every Rugby World Cup since the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Their omission from the inaugural tournament in 1987 was controversial, as there were no qualifications. Their worst World Cups were in 2007, 2015 and 2019 when they finished fourth in their pool.

Nation Number of appearances First appearance Most recent appearance Streak Best result
 Samoa8199120198Quarter finals, 1991, 1995
Map of nations best results, excluding nations which unsuccessfully participated in qualifying tournaments.
Samoa performing their Siva Tau before playing South Africa at the 2007 Rugby World Cup

By position

By match

1991 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 1991 Rugby World Cup

Pool 3 matches –

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
 Australia 3 3 0 0 79 25 +54 6
 Western Samoa 3 2 0 1 54 34 +20 4
 Wales 3 1 0 2 32 61 −29 2
 Argentina 3 0 0 3 38 83 −45 0
Source:
6 October 1991
Wales 13–16 Western Samoa
Tries: Emyr, Evans
Con: Ring
Pen: Ring		Tries: Vaega, Vaifale
Con: Vaea
Pen: Vaea (2)
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Referee: Patrick Robin France
9 October 1991
Australia 9–3 Western Samoa
Pen: Lynagh (3)Pen: Vaea
Pontypool Park, Pontypool
Referee: Ed Morrison England
13 October 1991
Argentina 12–35 Western Samoa
Tries: Teran
Con: Arbizu
Pen: Laborde, Arbizu		Tries: Tagaola (2), Lima (2), Bunce, Bachop
Con: Vaea (4)
Pen: Vaea
Sardis Road, Pontypridd
Referee: Brian Anderson Scotland

Quarter final

19 October 1991
Scotland 28–6 Western Samoa
Tries: Jeffrey (2), Stanger
Con: Hastings (2)
Pen: Hastings (4)		Pen: Vaea
Drop goals: Bachop
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Referee: Derek Bevan Wales

1995 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 1995 Rugby World Cup

Pool B games –

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
 England 3 3 0 0 95 60 +35 9
 Western Samoa 3 2 0 1 96 88 +8 7
 Italy 3 1 0 2 69 94 −25 5
 Argentina 3 0 0 3 69 87 −18 3
Source:
27 May 1995
Italy 18–42 Western Samoa
Tries: Paolo Vaccari, Massimo Cuttitta
Con: Diego Dominguez
Pen: Diego Dominguez
Drop: Diego Dominguez		ReportTries: Brian Lima (2), George Harder (2), Darren Kellett, Shem Tatupu
Con: Darren Kellett (3)
Pen: Darren Kellett (2)
Basil Kenyon Stadium, East London
Attendance: 11 000
Referee: Joel Dume France
30 May 1995
 Western Samoa32–26 Argentina
Tries: Pat Lam, George Leaupepe, George Harder
Con: Darren Kellett
Pen: Darren Kellett (5)		Tries: Penalty try, Rodrigo Crexell
Con: José Cilley (2)
Pen: José Cilley (4)
Basil Kenyon Stadium, East London
Attendance: 11 000
Referee: Dave Bishop New Zealand
4 June 1995
England 44–22 Western Samoa
Tries: Rory Underwood (2), Neil Back
Con: Jon Callard
Pen: Jon Callard
Drop: Mike Catt		Tries: Fata Sini (2), Mike Umaga
Con: Tupo Fa'amasino (2)
Pen: Tupo Fa'amasino
Kings Park Stadium, Durban
Attendance: 20 000
Referee: Patrick Robin France

Quarter finals –

10 June 1995
South Africa 42–14 Western Samoa
Tries: Chester Williams (4), Chris Rossouw, Mark Andrews
Con: Gavin Johnson (3)
Pen: Gavin Johnson (2)		Tries: Shem Tatupu, Tu Nu'uali'itia
Con: Tupo Fa'amasino (2)
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Attendance: 52 000
Referee: Jim Fleming Scotland

1999 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 1999 Rugby World Cup
Qualified for quarter-finals
Qualified for quarter-final play-offs

Pool D games –

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
 Wales 3 2 0 1 118 71 +47 7
 Samoa 3 2 0 1 97 72 +25 7
 Argentina 3 2 0 1 83 51 +32 7
 Japan 3 0 0 3 36 140 −104 3
Source:
3 October 1999
Samoa 43–9 Japan
Tries: Brian Lima (2), Afato So'oalo (2), Silao Leaega
Con: Silao Leaega (3)
Pen: Silao Leaega (4)		Pen: Keiji Hirose (3)
Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
Referee: Andrew Cole Australia
10 October 1999
Argentina 32–16 Samoa
Tries: Alejandro Allub
Pen: Gonzalo Quesada (8)
Drop: Gonzalo Quesada		Tries: Peter Paramore
Con: Silao Leaega
Pen: Silao Leaega (3)
Stradey Park, Llanelli
Referee: Wayne Erickson Australia
14 October 1999
Wales 31–38 Samoa
Tries: Gareth Thomas, Penalty try (2)
Con: Neil Jenkins (2)
Pen: Neil Jenkins (4)		Tries: Stephen Bachop (2), Lio Falaniko, Pat Lam, Silao Leaega
Con: Silao Leaega
Pen: Silao Leaega
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Referee: Ed Morrison England

Quarter final playoffs –

20 October 1999
Scotland 35–20 Samoa
Tries: Cameron Murray, Martin Leslie
Con: Kenny Logan
Pen: Kenny Logan (5)
Drop:Gregor Townsend		Tries: Brian Lima, Semo Sititi
Con: Silao Leaega (2)
Pen: Silao Leaega (2)
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Attendance: 67,000
Referee: David McHugh Republic of Ireland

2003 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 2003 Rugby World Cup

Pool C matches –

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Pts Qualification
 England 4 4 0 0 255 47 +208 3 19 Quarter-finals
 South Africa 4 3 0 1 184 60 +124 3 15
 Samoa 4 2 0 2 138 117 +21 2 10
 Uruguay 4 1 0 3 56 255 −199 0 4
 Georgia 4 0 0 4 46 200 −154 0 0
Source:
15 October 2003
Samoa 60–13 Uruguay
Tries: Fa'asavalu (2), Lima (2), Tagicakibau, Fa'atau, Lemalu, Vili, Feaunati, Palepoi
Con: Va'a (3), Vili (2)		Tries: Capo, Lemoine
Pen: Aguirre
Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 22,020
Referee: David McHugh (Ireland)
19 October 2003
Georgia 9–46 Samoa
Pen: Jimsheladze (2)
Drop: Jimsheladze		Tries: Tagicakibau, Vaa'a, Sititi, So'oialo, Feaunati, Lima
Con: Va'a (5)
Pen: Va'a (2)
Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 21,507
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
26 October 2003
England 35–22 Samoa
Tries: Back, Penalty try, Balshaw, Vickery
Con: Wilkinson (3)
Pen: Wilkinson (2)
Drop: Wilkinson		Tries: Sititi
Con: Va'a
Pen: Va'a (5)
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
Attendance: 50,647
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
1 November 2003
South Africa 60–10 Samoa
Tries: van Niekerk, Muller, Hougaard, Smith, Willemse, Fourie, van der Westhuyzen, de Kock
Con: Hougaard (5), Koen (2)
Pen: Hougaard
Drop: Hougaard		Tries: Palepoi
Con: Va'a
Pen: Va'a
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Attendance: 48,496
Referee: Chris White (England)

2007 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 2007 Rugby World Cup

Pool A matches –

Team
 Pld W D L TF PF PA +/− BP Pts
 South Africa 44002418947+142319
 England 43011110888+20214
 Tonga 420298996−719
 Samoa 4103569143−7415
 United States 4004761142−8111
9 September 2007
16:00
South Africa 59–7 Samoa
Tries: Habana (4) 33' m, 56' c, 66' c, 76' m
Montgomery (2) 40+' c, 53' m
Fourie 47' c
JP Pietersen 80+' c
Con: Montgomery (5/8)
Pen: Montgomery (3/3) 3', 10', 15'		ReportTry: Williams 18' c
Con: Williams (1/1)
Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance: 46,575
Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand)
16 September 2007
16:00
Samoa 15–19 Tonga
Pen: Williams (5/6) 6', 21', 23', 29', 69'ReportTry: Taione 60' c
Con: Hola (1/1)
Pen: Hola (4/5) 3', 38', 47', 67'
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Attendance: 24,128
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
22 September 2007
16:00
England 44–22 Samoa
Tries: Corry (2) 2' c, 76' c
Sackey (2) 32' c, 80+' m
Con: Wilkinson (3/4)
Pen: Wilkinson (4/6) 15', 22', 33', 72'
Drop: Wilkinson (2/3) 6', 69'		ReportTry: Polu 47' c
Con: Crichton (1/1)
Pen: Crichton (5/5) 9', 12', 38', 40+, 42'
Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Attendance: 37,022
Referee: Alan Lewis (Ireland)
26 September 2007
20:00
Samoa 25–21 United States
Tries: Fa'atau 5' m
Tuilagi 9' c
Thompson 37' c
Con: Crichton (2/3)
Pen: Crichton (2/2) 30', 72'		ReportTries: Ngwenya 53' c
Stanfill 79' m
Con: Hercus (1/2)
Pen: Hercus (3/4) 32', 65', 75'
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne
Attendance: 34,124
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

2011 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 2011 Rugby World Cup
Team
 Pld W D L TF PF PA +/− BP Pts
 South Africa 44002116624+142218
 Wales 43012318034+146315
 Samoa 420299149+42210
 Fiji 4103759167−10815
 Namibia 4004544266−22200

Pool D matches

14 September 2011
14:30
Samoa 49–12 Namibia
Try: Fotuali'i 1' c
Tuilagi (3) 17' c, 35' m, 55' c
Williams 59' c
Penalty try 70' c
Con: T. Pisi (2/2)
Williams (2/3)
Pen: T. Pisi (2/2) 10', 24'
Williams (1/1) 53'		ReportTry: van Wyk 63' m
Kotzé 79' c
Con: Kotzé (1/2)
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Attendance: 12,752
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
Samoa
FB15Paul Williamsyellow card 40' to 50'
RW14Sailosi Tagicakibau
OC13George Pisi
IC12Seilala Mapusuadownward-facing red arrow 50'
LW11Alesana Tuilagi
FH10Tusi Pisidownward-facing red arrow 28'
SH9Kahn Fotuali'idownward-facing red arrow 50'
N88George Stowers
OF7Maurie Fa'asavalu
BF6Taiasina Tuifu'adownward-facing red arrow 29'
RL5Kane Thompsondownward-facing red arrow 62'
LL4Daniel Leo
TP3Anthony Perenisedownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Mahonri Schwalger (c)downward-facing red arrow 57'
LP1Sakaria Taulafo
Replacements:
HK16Ti'i Pauloupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR17Census Johnstonupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK18Joe Tekoriupward-facing green arrow 62'
FL19Ofisa Treviranusupward-facing green arrow 29'
SH20Junior Poluleuligagaupward-facing green arrow 50'
CE21Eliota Fuimaono-Sapoluupward-facing green arrow 50'
FH22Tasesa Laveaupward-facing green arrow 28'
Coach:
Samoa Fuimaono Tafua
Namibia
FB15Chrysander Botha
RW14Danie Dames
OC13Danie van Wykred cross icon 51' to 56'
IC12Piet Van Zyl
LW11Llewellyn Winckler
FH10Theuns Kotzé
SH9Eugene Jantjies
N88PJ van Lilldownward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Jacques Burger (c)
BF6Rohan Kitshoffyellow card 66' to 78'
RL5Henk Frankendownward-facing red arrow 50'
LL4Heinz Koll
TP3Raoul Larsondownward-facing red arrow 75'
HK2Hugo Horndownward-facing red arrow 60'
LP1Johnny Redelinghuysdownward-facing red arrow 60'upward-facing green arrow 75'
Replacements:
HK16Bertus O'Callaghanupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Jané du Toitupward-facing green arrow 60'
N818Nico Esterhuyseupward-facing green arrow 50'red cross icon 56' to 67'
FL19Renaud van Neelupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH20Ryan de la Harpe
CE21Darryl de la Harpeupward-facing green arrow 51'downward-facing red arrow 56'
WG22TC Losper
Coach:
Namibia Johan Diergaardt

Man of the Match:
George Stowers (Samoa)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Jérôme Garces (France)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

18 September 2011
15:30
Wales 17–10 Samoa
Try: Williams 67' m
Pen: Hook (2/3) 12', 27'
Priestland (2/2) 43', 66'		ReportTry: Perenise 40+' c
Con: Williams (1/1)
Pen: Williams (1/3) 21'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Attendance: 30,804
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Wales
FB15James Hookdownward-facing red arrow 41'
RW14George North
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Roberts
LW11Shane Williams
FH10Rhys Priestland
SH9Mike Phillips
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Sam Warburton (c)
BF6Dan Lydiatedownward-facing red arrow 10'
RL5Alun Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LL4Luke Charteris
TP3Adam Jones
HK2Huw Bennettdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Paul Jamesdownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Lloyd Burnsupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Gethin Jenkinsupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK18Bradley Daviesupward-facing green arrow 69'
FL19Andy Powellupward-facing green arrow 10'
SH20Tavis Knoyle
SH21Scott Williams
CR22Leigh Halfpennyupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
New Zealand Warren Gatland
Samoa
FB15Paul Williams
RW14Sailosi Tagicakibaudownward-facing red arrow 56'
OC13George Pisi
IC12Seilala Mapusuadownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11Alesana Tuilagi
FH10Tasesa Laveadownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Kahn Fotuali'i
N88George Stowers
OF7Maurie Fa'asavalu
BF6Ofisa Treviranusdownward-facing red arrow 77'
RL5Kane Thompson
LL4Daniel Leodownward-facing red arrow 69'
TP3Anthony Perenisedownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Mahonri Schwalger (c)downward-facing red arrow 73'
LP1Sakaria Taulafo
Replacements:
HK16Ti'i Pauloupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR17Census Johnstonupward-facing green arrow 70'
FL18Joe Tekoriupward-facing green arrow 69'
N819Manaia Salaveaupward-facing green arrow 77'
SH20Jeremy Su'aupward-facing green arrow 69'
FH21Eliota Fuimaono-Sapoluupward-facing green arrow 70'
CR22James So'oialoupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
Samoa Fuimaono Tafua

Man of the Match:
Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Jérôme Garces (France)
Television match official:
Giulio De Santis (Italy)

25 September 2011
15:30
Fiji 7–27 Samoa
Try: Talei 67' c
Con: Luveniyali (1/1)		ReportTry: Fotuali'i 62' m
Stowers 70' c
Con: Williams (1/1)
Pen: Pisi (4/6) 6', 10', 27', 45'
Drop: Pisi (1/2) 12'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 60,327
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Fiji
FB15Kini Murimurivalu
RW14Vereniki Goneva
OC13Gabiriele Lovobalavu
IC12Seremaia Baidownward-facing red arrow 64'
LW11Napolioni Nalaga
FH10Nicky Littledownward-facing red arrow 58'
SH9Nemia Kenataledownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Sisa Koyamaibole
OF7Malakai Ravulodownward-facing red arrow 56'
BF6Netani Talei
RL5Leone Nakarawa
LL4Sekonaia Kaloudownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Deacon Manu (c)downward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Sunia Koto
LP1Campese Ma'afu
Replacements:
HK16Talemaitoga Dautu Tuapatiupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Setefano Somocaupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK18Rupeni Nasigaupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL19Akapusi Qeraupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH20Vitori Buatavaupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE21Albert Vulivuliupward-facing green arrow 64'
FB22Waisea Luveniyaliupward-facing green arrow 58'downward-facing red arrow 75'
Coach:
Fiji Sam Domoni
Samoa
FB15Paul Williams
RW14Sailosi Tagicakibau
OC13George Pisidownward-facing red arrow 53'
IC12Seilala Mapusua
LW11Alesana Tuilagi
FH10Tusi Pisidownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Kahn Fotuali'i
N88George Stowers
OF7Maurie Fa'asavaludownward-facing red arrow 40'
BF6Taiasina Tuifu'a
RL5Kane Thompsondownward-facing red arrow 63'
LL4Daniel Leo
TP3Census Johnstondownward-facing red arrow 53'upward-facing green arrow 71'
HK2Mahonri Schwalger (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'upward-facing green arrow 75'
LP1Sakaria Taulafodownward-facing red arrow 71'
Replacements:
HK16Ti'i Pauloupward-facing green arrow 66'downward-facing red arrow 75'
PR17Anthony Pereniseupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK18Filipo Leviupward-facing green arrow 63'
N819Manaia Salaveaupward-facing green arrow 40'
SH20Jeremy Su'aupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH21Eliota Fuimaono-Sapoluupward-facing green arrow 53'
CR22James So'oialo
Coach:
Samoa Fuimaono Tafua

Man of the Match:
Paul Williams (Samoa)

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
Stuart Terheege (England)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

30 September 2011
20:30
South Africa 13–5 Samoa
Try: Habana 9' c
Con: M. Steyn (1/1)
Pen: F. Steyn (1/3) 25'
M. Steyn (1/2) 27'
Drop: M. Steyn (0/1)		ReportTry: Stowers 51' m
Con: T. Pisi (0/1)
North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
Attendance: 29,734
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
South Africa
FB15Patrick Lambie
RW14JP Pietersen
OC13Jaque Fourie
IC12François Steyn
LW11Bryan Habanadownward-facing red arrow 47'
FH10Morné Steyn
SH9Fourie du Preez
N88Pierre Spiesupward-facing green arrow 62'
OF7Schalk Burger
BF6Heinrich Brüssow
RL5Victor Matfield (c)
LL4Danie Rossouwred cross icon 51' to 56'downward-facing red arrow 74'
TP3Jannie du Plessis
HK2Bismarck du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 69'upward-facing green arrow 74'
LP1Tendai Mtawariradownward-facing red arrow 62'
Replacements:
HK16John Smityellow card 71' to 81'upward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Gurthrö Steenkampupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR18CJ van der Linde
N819Willem Albertsupward-facing green arrow 51'downward-facing red arrow 56'upward-facing green arrow 62'
LK20Francois Louw
SH21Francois Hougaardupward-facing green arrow 47'downward-facing red arrow 50'
CR22Jean De Villiersupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
South Africa Peter de Villiers
Samoa
FB15Paul WilliamsRed card 70'
RW14David Lemi
OC13Seilala Mapusua
IC12Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu
LW11Alesana Tuilagi
FH10Tusi Pisi
SH9Kahn Fotuali'i
N88George Stowers
OF7Maurie Fa'asavalu
BF6Taiasina Tuifu'adownward-facing red arrow 74'
RL5Kane Thompson
LL4Daniel Leodownward-facing red arrow 60'
TP3Census Johnstondownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Mahonri Schwalger (c)downward-facing red arrow 78'
LP1Sakaria Taulafodownward-facing red arrow 78'
Replacements:
HK16Ole Aveiupward-facing green arrow 78'
PR17Anthony Pereniseupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Logovi'i Mulipolaupward-facing green arrow 78'
LK19Joe Tekoriupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Ofisa Treviranusupward-facing green arrow 74'
SH21Junior Poluleuligaga
CR22George Pisi
Coach:
Samoa Fuimaono Tafua

Man of the Match:
Schalk Burger (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Stuart Terheege (England)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

2015 Rugby World Cup
Main article: 2015 Rugby World Cup

Pool B

Team
 Pld W D L TF PF PA +/− BP Pts
 South Africa 43012317656+120416
 Scotland 43011413693+43214
 Japan 4301998100–2012
 Samoa 4103769124–5526
 United States 4004550156–10600
    20 September 2015Samoa 25–16 United StatesBrighton Community Stadium, Brighton
    26 September 2015South Africa 46–6 SamoaVilla Park, Birmingham
    3 October 2015Samoa 5–26 JapanStadium mk, Milton Keynes
    10 October 2015Samoa 33–36 ScotlandSt. James' Park, Newcastle

    2019 Rugby World Cup
    Main article: 2019 Rugby World Cup

    Pool A

    Team
    		 Pld W D L TF PF PA +/− BP Pts
     Japan 44001311562+53319
     Ireland 43011812127+94416
     Scotland 42021611955+64311
     Samoa 4103858128–7015
     Russia 4004119160–14100
    24 September 2019
    19:15 JST (UTC+09)
    Russia 9–34 Samoa (1 BP)
    Pen: Kushnarev (2/2) 19', 26'
    Drop: Kushnarev (1/1) 48'    		ReportTry: Leiua (2) 16' m, 80' m
    Amosa 45' m
    Fidow (2) 49' c, 53' c
    Lee-Lo 63' m
    Con: Pisi (2/5) 50', 54'
    Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, Kumagaya
    Attendance: 22,564
    Referee: Romain Poite (France)
    30 September 2019
    19:15 JST (UTC+09)
    (1 BP) Scotland 34–0 Samoa
    Try: Maitland 30' c
    Laidlaw 34' c
    Penalty try (2) 57', 75'
    Con: Laidlaw (2/2) 31', 36'
    Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 9'
    Drop: Hogg (1/1) 38'    		Report
    Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe
    Attendance: 27,586
    Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
    5 October 2019
    19:30 JST (UTC+09)
    (1 BP) Japan 38–19 Samoa
    Try: Lafaele 28' c
    Himeno 53' c
    Fukuoka 76' m
    Matsushima 80+5' c
    Con: Tamura (3/4) 29', 55', 80+7'
    Pen: Tamura (4/5) 3', 8', 24', 51'    		ReportTry: Taefu 73' c
    Con: Taefu (1/1) 74'
    Pen: Taefu (4/5) 10', 15', 34', 45'
    City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota
    Attendance: 39,695
    Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
    12 October 2019
    19:45 JST (UTC+09)
    (1 BP) Ireland 47–5 Samoa
    Try: Best 4' c
    Furlong 10' c
    Sexton (2) 21' c, 39' m
    Larmour 48' c
    Stander 65' c
    Conway 70' c
    Con: Sexton (4/5) 5', 11', 23', 50
    Carbery (2/2) 67', 72'    		ReportTry: J. Lam 26' m
    Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka
    Attendance: 17,967
    Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

    Hosting

    So far Western Samoa has not hosted any World Cup games, and has not put in bids for future tournaments. Due to the lack of facilities, and the small size of the island nation, it is unlikely it will do so in the future.

    Portrayal on screen

    Samoa can be seen playing South Africa in the feature film Invictus based on the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

    See also

    References
    • Davies, Gerald (2004) The History of the Rugby World Cup (Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, (ISBN 1860746020)
    • Farr-Jones, Nick, (2003). Story of the Rugby World Cup, Australian Post Corporation, (ISBN 0-642-36811-2)
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