Samoan hooker Ray Niuia on the charge
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After a physical but low-scoring first half, Samoa took a 6-3 lead into the break, with two Henry Taefu penalties offset by one from Tongan halfback Sonatane Takulua.
Taefu slotted another penalty soon after the restart, then hooker Ray Niuia was on hand out wide to finish some strong running and slick passing with Samoa s first try.
Five minutes later flanker Alamanda Motuga crashed over from close range to extend Samoa s lead to 21-3, only for Tonga to hit back almost immediately with a try to replacement flanker Villami Taulani.
But Samoa continued to control play, closing out the game with tries to Taefu, Ed Fidow and Stacey Ili for a comprehensive win.
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