Samoa’s hearts have been damaged within the World Cup last with Australia working riot in a 32-10 win at Old Trafford.
Forwards Junior Paulo and Josh Papalii rolled up their sleeves to get by means of a mountain of labor however their efforts couldn’t encourage the identical efficiency we noticed per week in the past within the semi-final.
Star five-eighth discovered himself below a heap of stress after an harm pressured Anthony Milford to maneuver to hooker and though Luai was saved comparatively contained, you couldn’t fault his effort.
Regardless of the outcome, Fox League’s Corey Parker thought it was a “brave performance” from Samoa and the group “can hold their heads high.”
Former English worldwide James Graham, agreed including: “You’ve got to give credit to this Samoa team.”
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1. JOSEPH SUAALII – 5
Made some massive tackles early within the sport, however was put below stress by some poor defensive reads by his teammates and was left to unsuccessfully cease a barnstorming Latrell Mitchell in Australia’s first attempt. He did nonetheless, cease Mitchell from scoring a second attempt later within the second half. Was contained by the Kangaroos and unable to have a lot of an affect on the sport.
2. TAYLAN MAY – 6
Genuinely appeared harmful when he touched the ball and received a few thrilling breaks down the sideline however couldn’t flip both into factors. Still completed with a powerful 118 working metres, 4 deal with busts, two linebreaks and two offloads.
25. TIM LAFAI – 4
Usually defensively robust, the veteran centre couldn’t cease Liam Martin near the road. Had a hand in Samoa’s first attempt, however was quiet in comparison with earlier video games throughout this match.
4. STEPHEN CRICHTON – 6
Caught out of place in two of Australia’s tries and knocked on within the first set of the second half. But the grasp of the intercept struck once more, snatching a Ben Hunt move to run 30 metres and rating.
5. BRIAN TO’O – 6
Had an error-riddled begin to the sport, missed a deal with on Latrell Mitchell, dropping a excessive ball after which dropping the ball in a deal with a couple of minutes out from half time. But he crossed within the nook to get Samoa on the board — and preserve their hopes alive.
6. JAROME LUAI – 6.5
Couldn’t fault his efforts given loads of duty fell on the star five-eighth after Anthony Milford needed to transfer to hooker. He was rewarded with a attempt help when he threw a floating move within the lead-up to Samoa’s first four-pointer. Had another good touches too, together with a cutout move to ship May into some area down the sideline.
7. ANTHONY MILFORD – 4
Had a defensive shocker, making 11 tackles and lacking 5 — just a few of them resulting in tries too. He additionally knocked on 10 metres out from the Kangaroos’ line straight into the Kangaroos’ arms. Had little or no affect on the sport and was pressured to maneuver to hooker early within the second half after Chanel Harris-Tavita copped a head knock.
15. ROYCE HUNT – 5
Didn’t spend a lot time on the sphere, however made an necessary deal with on Valentine Holmes early on. Finished with 35 working metres, a deal with bust, an offload and 18 tackles with one miss.
20. CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA – 5
Showed his halves expertise within the match, kicking what ought to have been a 40/20 out of dummy half had James Tedesco been dominated out when tapping the ball again in. Struggled somewhat defensively given he was enjoying out of place although and his evening sadly got here to a untimely finish after copping an elbow from Angus Crichton.
10. JUNIOR PAULO – 6.5
The skipper has been huge for Samoa all through the World Cup however irrespective of how arduous he tried, couldn’t encourage a win when it mattered most. Made a try-saving deal with on Jack Wighton early within the sport, however his drained legs couldn’t cease James Tedesco late within the piece. Finished with an admirable 105 working metres, a deal with bust, 4 offloads and 27 tackles with 4 points.
11. LIGI SAO – 5
Made 27 tackles but in addition made a game-high of six, together with an necessary one on Josh Addo-Carr by means of in lead-up to Australia’s second attempt. Finished with 34 working metres, two deal with busts and two offloads.
12. JAYDN SU’A – 6
Did his job, notching up 92 working metres and making 24 tackles with only one miss. Also had some good touches, however Samoa simply couldn’t get it to stay collectively.
23. OREGON KAUFUSI – 4
Didn’t spend quite a lot of time on the sphere, solely took two runs and missed essential deal with on Josh Addo-Carr in Australia’s first attempt.
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8. JOSH PAPALII – 7.5
A barnstorming efficiency from the highly effective prop, who went oh so near scoring within the second half. Got by means of a mountain of labor for his aspect, working for 152 metres — essentially the most of any ahead on the sphere — whereas additionally getting three deal with busts and making a team-high of 33 tackles with only one miss.
16. SPENCER LENIU – 5.5
Deserves reward for enjoying with a bung shoulder and tried to become involved however didn’t have a lot affect. Was additionally a sufferer of Cameron Munster’s signature one-on-one steal.
17. MARTIN TAUPAU – 5.5
Got by means of a good bit of labor, making 27 tackles with two misses however with 62 working metres Samoa most likely wanted somewhat bit extra punch from the veteran ahead.
22. KELMA TUILAGI – 4
Missed a few essential tackles, but in addition didn’t get loads of alternatives with ball in hand and wasn’t on the sphere for lengthy.