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Manu Samoa captains run at Mt Smart Stadium. Photo: Manu Samoa
Manu Samoa are prepared to take on a determined ‘Ikale Tahi side in Auckland today, in the first of two tests to decide who will qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Samoa go into the match having suffered back-to-back defeats to the New Zealand Māori, but put in an improved 38-21 effort in last weekend’s encounter, compared to their 35-10 defeat the week prior.
Meanwhile Tonga will be looking to put last week’s 102-0 defeat to the All Blacks behind them.
Manu Samoa coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua said there’s a few bumps and bruises from their last two outings, but it’s nothing the blue jersey can’t fix.
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