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<blockquote data-quote="Fa&#039;atau82" data-source="post: 142900"><p>I think Samoa and Tonga will improve on recent outings against England. England are unpredictable and could well be a different team vs SA.</p><p></p><p>Personally, i think Samoa have nothing to lose, they know their weaknesses, and the best they can hope for is like the last RWC where they took the game to England but ultimately couldn't hold out.</p><p></p><p>This time, they have that experience and will try to not let it happen again.</p><p></p><p>The warm-up games are purely for that purpose. You can't read into that Teh Mite, as could you really say that it actually meant anything..? it was to see how players coped and weed out the weaknesses as much as possible.</p><p></p><p>If Samoa have a flaw, it is that their fitness and overall squad cohesion lack against the heavyweights, plus the fact that they are arent known for impressive ball retention.</p><p></p><p>What they do have however is a very strong will to win, tough defence and an ability to break the line and run from deep. They don't really have a kicking game. </p><p></p><p>A poor England team should still beat a top Samoa team.. the question is, how much have Samoa gained on England since they last met, and have they gained the technical ability and nerve to get a lead and hold it?</p><p></p><p>If USA can hold England yesterday, Samoa can. Its just Samoa have that punch that the USA lacked and i think it will be a very interesting match-up. Both sides will get embarrassed, but personally, if Samoa get anything out of the game, they will all be heroes.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>If you dismiss team because you think they are ****, then you end up eating humble pie occasionally. I think Samoa can get a draw.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fa'atau82, post: 142900"] I think Samoa and Tonga will improve on recent outings against England. England are unpredictable and could well be a different team vs SA. Personally, i think Samoa have nothing to lose, they know their weaknesses, and the best they can hope for is like the last RWC where they took the game to England but ultimately couldn't hold out. This time, they have that experience and will try to not let it happen again. The warm-up games are purely for that purpose. You can't read into that Teh Mite, as could you really say that it actually meant anything..? it was to see how players coped and weed out the weaknesses as much as possible. If Samoa have a flaw, it is that their fitness and overall squad cohesion lack against the heavyweights, plus the fact that they are arent known for impressive ball retention. What they do have however is a very strong will to win, tough defence and an ability to break the line and run from deep. They don't really have a kicking game. A poor England team should still beat a top Samoa team.. the question is, how much have Samoa gained on England since they last met, and have they gained the technical ability and nerve to get a lead and hold it? If USA can hold England yesterday, Samoa can. Its just Samoa have that punch that the USA lacked and i think it will be a very interesting match-up. Both sides will get embarrassed, but personally, if Samoa get anything out of the game, they will all be heroes. If you dismiss team because you think they are ****, then you end up eating humble pie occasionally. I think Samoa can get a draw. [/QUOTE]
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