Magical Manu Fall Just Short In Paris
The intent of the Samoans was clear from the outset as they looked to claim their second upset victory in as many weeks.
The intent of the Samoans was clear from the outset as they looked to claim their second upset victory in as many weeks.
With conditions less than optimal the game got off to a blistering with both sides looking to get stuck in early.
Brief previews of the other nine major international games lined up this weekend.
Canada’s 2012 campaign comes to a close in Oxford on Friday against the mighty Maori from New Zealand.
A farewell to some prominent rugby men, injury updates, highlights, scorers, and assorted bits from the weekend’s action.
Some new names and some regulars are in this week’s top XV!
Briefs on all ten major internationals from the weekend.
It was a quick start from Canada as they immediately put Russia on the back foot and a nice inside ball to Taylor Paris put them in scoring position.
After facing the narrow, almost timid attack of of Russia for the best part of last week’s test, the Eagles were immediately put under pressure in the wide spaces as Tonga looked to play the game with real width.
An astonishing opening at the Millenium Stadium saw Samoa score only a minute into the match.