Samoa overcome slow start earning 34-9 win over Russia in RWC match
Samoa overcome slow start earning 34-9 win over Russia in RWC match
By
Naveel Krishant
25/09/2019
Bristol Bears' Alapati Leiua scored the only try of the first half as two Russian penalties saw them lead at the break [Photo:BBC]
Three tries in eight minutes at the start of the second half saw Samoa overcome a slow start and earn a bonus‑point 34-9 win against a spirited Russia team at the Rugby World Cup.
Samoa had lost two players to the sin-bin in the first half.
Samoa narrowly tops Pool A ‑ which also contains hosts Japan, as well as Ireland and Scotland ‑ on points difference.
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