2023-10-07 17:53:28
3′: First scrum to follow
After a non-right touch made by the English, first melee to follow which will be introduced by the Samoans.
2′: Samoas’ first breakthrough
Sopoaga pierces the first English curtain wide. The Samoans are within 40 English meters.
1′: Kick-off of the match
The English kick off the match through George Ford.
17:43
Time for the Samoan haka
Once the anthems are finished, the Samoa players are about to begin their haka, the traditional War Dance.
17:42
Farrell only two points behind Wilkinson
Captain Owen Farrell only needs two points to equal Johnny Wikinson’s points record with the England XV (1179 points).
17:38
The players enter
The two teams enter the pitch at Pierre Mauroy in Lille.
17:32
Nine changes for Samoa
Only Theo McFarland, Fritz Lee, Steven Luatua, Jonathan Taumateine, Tumua Manu and Duncan Paia’aua retain their place after the defeat against Japan (28-22).
La compo des Samoa : Lay – Malolo – Alaalatoa (cap.) – Slade – Alainu’u’ese – McFarland – Lee – Luatua – Taumateine - Sopoaga – Fomai – Toala – Manu – Ah-Wong – Paia’aua.
17:28
The XV de la Rose (almost) completely overhauled
Coach Steve Borthwick made 14 changes from the big victory against Chile (73-0). The only survivor on the English side: Owen Farrell, who will play this time as a center and not as number 10.
The English composition: Steward – Marchant, Tuilagi – Farrell (cap.) – May – Ford – Mitchell – Earl, Curry – Lawes, Chessum, Itoje – Cole – George – Genge.
17:22
English in great form, Samoa fourth
Steve Borthwick’s men started their World Cup with a victory (27-10) against the Argentinians. They followed up with an improved victory against Japan (34-12) before crushing Chile (71-0).
For their part, Samoa also started with a victory (43-10) against Chile before losing twice, against Argentina (10-19) and Japan (22-28).
17:14
Welcome to England-Samoa live
Hello everyone ! Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the match between England and Samoa counting for the fourth day of Pool D of the Rugby World Cup.
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