Yeh England have got some real talent coming through. If not a full strength Samoa side it could be a bit ugly.Let's hope Samoa can take a full strength team otherwise England will win 30+
We saw in last seasons tests Samoa don't have the depth to compete when they are missing a few key players.
Yeah, if Samoan players all of a sudden need end of season operations at the direction of their club (us Kiwis know all about that) then they'll be screwed, unless they can finally convince NZ Samoans to switch in numbers.Let's hope Samoa can take a full strength team otherwise England will win 30+
We saw in last seasons tests Samoa don't have the depth to compete when they are missing a few key players.
England are looking good, Wouldn't it be good if England got a game against the Roos or Kiwis ?Yeh England have got some real talent coming through. If not a full strength Samoa side it could be a bit ugly.
Supposed to be an Ashes tour next year, lets see if it actually happens!England are looking good, Wouldn't it be good if England got a game against the Roos or Kiwis ?
Shame Int league is such an afterthought.
England are looking good, Wouldn't it be good if England got a game against the Roos or Kiwis ?
Shame Int league is such an afterthought.
Supposed to be an Ashes tour next year, lets see if it actually happens!
Respectfully I don't think current samoan squad needs the Kiwis samoans players to commit to Samoa. The last thing we need is a weaker kiwis squad. Samoa does need Tino and Haas to commit tho that would be nice. The only kiwi samoa wouldn't mind is Dylan Brown but Harris-Tevita and the rise of Blaize Talagi can cover the 6 position while Luai plays HalfbackYeah, if Samoan players all of a sudden need end of season operations at the direction of their club (us Kiwis know all about that) then they'll be screwed, unless they can finally convince NZ Samoans to switch in numbers.
It's been confirmed Samoa won't be playing Tonga before they head out to England, which sucks tbhGood to see it finally going ahead but 2 Tests, sheesh?
Maybe they can get a match against France. French rugby league is supposed to be having a milestone year but so far they playing 1 Test this year..
Hopefully Samoa plays Tonga before heading off..
This is a world class side with lots of big match experience. Tino and Haas would make all the difference. What will it take?Respectfully I don't think current samoan squad needs the Kiwis samoans players to commit to Samoa. The last thing we need is a weaker kiwis squad. Samoa does need Tino and Haas to commit tho that would be nice. The only kiwi samoa wouldn't mind is Dylan Brown but Harris-Tevita and the rise of Blaize Talagi can cover the 6 position while Luai plays Halfback
Second rowers should be the Qld second rowers Sua and Nanai. Nanai was in the samoan camp last year while he was out injured. I would have Tino at lock. The bench should beThis is a world class side with lots of big match experience. Tino and Haas would make all the difference. What will it take?
1. Fa'aologo
2. To'o
3. Chrighton
4. RTS
5. Tuilagi
6. Talagi
7. Luai
8. Haas
9. CTH
10. Tino
11. Leniu
12. May
13. Hamlin-Uele
Yeah whatever combo works, point is with all potential players available it's a cracking side that can match it with anyoneSecond rowers should be the Qld second rowers Sua and Nanai. Nanai was in the samoan camp last year while he was out injured. I would have Tino at lock. The bench should be
14 Erin Clark
15 Spencer Leniu
16 Terell May
17 Heilum Luki
No need be respectful, I'm quite happy for you to leave our NZers alone. Even though merely three posts later and you've now pinched Erin Clark.Respectfully I don't think current samoan squad needs the Kiwis samoans players to commit to Samoa. The last thing we need is a weaker kiwis squad. Samoa does need Tino and Haas to commit tho that would be nice. The only kiwi samoa wouldn't mind is Dylan Brown but Harris-Tevita and the rise of Blaize Talagi can cover the 6 position while Luai plays Halfback
On their day they can beat any nation. I'm just worried about the hooker position. But that forward pack and backline geez it'll be hard to top the samoan teamYeah whatever combo works, point is with all potential players available it's a cracking side that can match it with anyone