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Samoa vs Tonga
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<blockquote data-quote="Fa&#039;atau82" data-source="post: 145435"><p>This is a terrible, terrible result for Samoa. This will be a KO to the RWC campaign.</p><p></p><p>It is not that Samoa should beat Tonga, but they just didn't play a game that would beat Tonga and it has come at the worst possible time. It was disappointing to watch a boring game with no resemblence to the usual Samoa style of play.</p><p></p><p>Samoa cannot gain anything from this World Cup, and third place and qualification is now beyond them unless they beat England and USA and somehow get a points difference to finish 3rd.</p><p></p><p>This will mean that Tonga, who have to qualify through a repecharge will now qualify for the next World Cup above Samoa.</p><p> </p><p>Tonga played a great game, and Samoa were punished for endless kicking, which Tonga duly returned. It was the wrong tactic and Samoa didn't adapt.</p><p></p><p>Personally, i am gutted at this result but am very proud of the Tongans.</p><p></p><p>This is just a loss, but it will set back Samoan Rugby for a long, long time, unless they can somehow create a miracle and qualify over England and Tonga.</p><p></p><p>Very disappointing, i feel for the players as they work so hard to get into this position and then they lost their chance in a game that you'd really expect Samoa to win, albeit closely.</p><p></p><p>Nothing else to say.. roll on England.. we have nothing to lose now and should play as such.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fa'atau82, post: 145435"] This is a terrible, terrible result for Samoa. This will be a KO to the RWC campaign. It is not that Samoa should beat Tonga, but they just didn't play a game that would beat Tonga and it has come at the worst possible time. It was disappointing to watch a boring game with no resemblence to the usual Samoa style of play. Samoa cannot gain anything from this World Cup, and third place and qualification is now beyond them unless they beat England and USA and somehow get a points difference to finish 3rd. This will mean that Tonga, who have to qualify through a repecharge will now qualify for the next World Cup above Samoa. Tonga played a great game, and Samoa were punished for endless kicking, which Tonga duly returned. It was the wrong tactic and Samoa didn't adapt. Personally, i am gutted at this result but am very proud of the Tongans. This is just a loss, but it will set back Samoan Rugby for a long, long time, unless they can somehow create a miracle and qualify over England and Tonga. Very disappointing, i feel for the players as they work so hard to get into this position and then they lost their chance in a game that you'd really expect Samoa to win, albeit closely. Nothing else to say.. roll on England.. we have nothing to lose now and should play as such. [/QUOTE]
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