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<blockquote data-quote="DJRonStar" data-source="post: 435780" data-attributes="member: 20551"><p>Filipo Levi was not in the world cup squad - He was replaced by Alfie To'oala who was just as devastating as Henry Tuilagi. Rules state that when a player is replaced he can not stay with the team, meaning Filipo Levi was not in the squad.</p><p></p><p>Not sure what you were watching in the 2007 rugby world cup but Samoa did hold up in the scrums. They game against South Africa where John Smit descibed the first 20 minutes as the most physical rugby he has ever endured was a bauty. Even though the scorline blew away at the end Samoa did play well. Against Tonga - Samoa took them lightly and rested a few key players, Henry Tuilagi in particular. Tonga were more hungry and you had to question some of the replacement calls by the coaches.</p><p>Jo Tekori and Kane Thompson already had 2 - 3 years playing in Super rugby so you wouldn't say they were fresh to the scene.</p><p></p><p>I still believe the 2007 team is just as good if not better but thats my OPINION, where you have the right to yours. Like I said before the big difference this time is that the 2011 squad have had more time to prepare and have a much better coaching team than they did in 2007.</p><p></p><p>Lets disagree to agree and get behind Manu Samoa!!</p><p></p><p>Tatou tapua'i fa'atasi le au a le Manu.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DJRonStar, post: 435780, member: 20551"] Filipo Levi was not in the world cup squad - He was replaced by Alfie To'oala who was just as devastating as Henry Tuilagi. Rules state that when a player is replaced he can not stay with the team, meaning Filipo Levi was not in the squad. Not sure what you were watching in the 2007 rugby world cup but Samoa did hold up in the scrums. They game against South Africa where John Smit descibed the first 20 minutes as the most physical rugby he has ever endured was a bauty. Even though the scorline blew away at the end Samoa did play well. Against Tonga - Samoa took them lightly and rested a few key players, Henry Tuilagi in particular. Tonga were more hungry and you had to question some of the replacement calls by the coaches. Jo Tekori and Kane Thompson already had 2 - 3 years playing in Super rugby so you wouldn't say they were fresh to the scene. I still believe the 2007 team is just as good if not better but thats my OPINION, where you have the right to yours. Like I said before the big difference this time is that the 2011 squad have had more time to prepare and have a much better coaching team than they did in 2007. Lets disagree to agree and get behind Manu Samoa!! Tatou tapua'i fa'atasi le au a le Manu. [/QUOTE]
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