Gatland's Men in Fine Shape after Samoa Power to This Convincing Win

Andy Howell at Eden Park, Auckland FIJI SAMOA 7TRY: Talei CON: Luveniyali 27 TRIES: Fotuali''i, Stowers CON: Williams PENS: G Pisi (4) DROP GOAL: G Pisi Team: K Murimurivalu; V Goneva, G Lovobalavu, S Bai (J Valivuli 53, T Tuapati 75)), N Nalaga; N Little (W Luveniyali 58), N Kenatale (V Buatava 65); C Ma''afu, S Koto, D Manu (capt) (S Somoca 63), S Kalou (R Nasiga 65), L Nakarawa, N Talei, S Koyamaibole, M Ravulo (A Qera 56).

Team: P Williams; S Tagicakibau, G Pisi (E Fuimaono-Sapolu 53), S Mapusua, A Tuilagi; T Pisi (J Sua 63), K Fotuali''i; S Taulafo, M Schwalger (capt) (T Paulo 69-74), C Johnston (A Perenise 53), D Leo, K Thompson (F Levi 63), T Tuifu''a, G Stowers, M Fa''asavalu (M Salavea ht).

Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) Attendance: 60,327 WARREN GATLAND got his wish when Samoa powered their way to a convincing World Cup victory over Fiji yesterday.

Assuming Wales carried out their part of the bargain and piled up the points against chopping blocks Namibia in New Plymouth early today, they would be in plum position to finish in the top two of PoolDto secure a …

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