Post match discussion - Wales 17 - 10 Samoa

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Wales beat Samoa for the first time at a World Cup.

Shane Williams scored a vital second-half try to ensure Wales overcame Samoa's stern challenge in Hamilton to boost their hopes of making the World Cup quarter-finals.

Samoa led 10-6 at the break through an Anthony Perenise try and Paul Williams' conversion and penalty.
James Hook kicked two first-half penalties for Wales and Rhys Priestland a brace after the break.
Wales wing Williams sealed victory 15 minutes from the end.

Wales: James Hook (Perpignan); George North (Scarlets), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues), Shane Williams (Ospreys); Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Bayonne); Paul James, Huw Bennett, Adam Jones (all Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Newport Gwent Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Dragons), Sam Warburton (Blues, capt), Toby Faletau (Dragons).
Replacements: Lloyd Burns (Dragons), Gethin Jenkins, Bradley Davies (both Blues), Andy Powell (Sale Sharks), Tavis Knoyle, Scott Williams (both Scarlets), Leigh Halfpenny (Blues).
Samoa: Paul Williams; Sailosi Tagicakibau, George Pisi, Seilala Mapusua, Alesana Tuilagi; Tasesa Lavea, Kahn Fotuali'i; Sakaria Taulafo, Mahonri Schwalger (c), Anthony Perenise, Daniel Leo, Kane Thompson, Ofisa Treviranus, Maurie Faasavalu, George Stowers.
Replacements: Ti'i Paulo, Census Johnston, Joe Tekori, Manaia Salavea, Jeremy Sua, Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono, James So'oialo.
Referee: Alain Rolland (IRFU)
Touch judge: Romain Poite (France)
Touch judge: Jérôme Garces (France)
TV match official: Giulio De Santis (Italy)

What a nervy start.

BB the welsh scrum is looking anything but good

Lydiate limping

Come on Samoa, keep your discipline.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFS!!

flyhalffactory wrote:Lydiate limping

He looked like he took a big hit as well, but he was getting medical attention earlier. Powell on for him now.

Samoan errors bs Wales silly mistakes.

We need to get it sorted.

Lydiate is off

flyhalffactory wrote:BB the welsh scrum is looking anything but good

They started well, but then had two bad scrums, maybe I spoke to soon

Morning BB by the way

Well done North

High tackle gives Wales a penalty.

Yo!!! Nice one Jambo!!! 3 - 0.

some bug hits going in = hardest hitting game so far I have seen

Jamie

That was close Roberts showing the way

These guys are beating each other up in the physical stakes, Williams doesn't look phased by these big samoans.

What a great timed pass by Priestland .............. ala Regan King

The welsh backs looks pretty sharp so far

Powell on for lyds..!

Ankle injury.

Hook gets three points... We needed that desperately


Plenty ofhead high defence by Samoa.

Morning flyhalf.

Morning all, early afternoon here. I hope all Ireland fans have big smiles - fantastic effort that was!

Partially recovered from last night - but still in severe shock mode.
I've had a rotten few days when it comes to tipping or winning... my radar is useless! Surely it can't go on for ever?

Best of luck to Wales today - hope you prevail... although it's best I keep my mouth shut with my recent form.

7 missed tackles by Samoa already.

Morning Linebreaker, it seems we are now earlier foes than previously assumed, and we have Ireland to thank for it.

Thanks Ireland, well done.

I was going to say there's been some great handling by Wales but then Charteris made the forward pass. Doh!

Lydiate looked gutted sat there staring at his ankle hope it's not serious.

Good to see wales fronting up physically. Samoas game relies on big hits and they are the ones getting hit.

Stolen out of the ruck illegally by Samoa. Not spotted by ref. No word from touch judge???

Just go through the ground TF

Wales must be patient...!

That will be the key.

Why have we all of a sudden gone back to offload rugby?

Samoans making a lot of errors, but they get a penalty 3 - 3.

When Powell comes on as a sub you realise we are missing some quality backrows.

And where has falwtau been.

3 points samoa

Son of bee gee scores!

Faletau is poor so far

1. Shane as first receiver?
2. MP looks hesitant

biltongbek wrote:Morning Linebreaker, it seems we are now earlier foes than previously assumed, and we have Ireland to thank for it.

Thanks Ireland, well done.

Perhaps Biltong. Great win for the Boks yesterday... best form I've seen them in for a long time.
As for our guys... well, all I can say is there are so many flaws to attend to - but we need to get the right combinations on the field again.
Our depth is looking scarce and players playing out of position doesn't help.

Priestland wide with a drop goal. They need to be more patient. Should have gone a few more phases.

flyhalffactory wrote:Faletau is poor so far

Why do you think that? Couple of good carries so far and ran a decent line for the second run. Thought he had started pretty well myself.

Silly mistakes being made..

Lavea u egg. Hasnt changed!

Great scrum Wales.

Our scrum is struggling...I wonder if Gethin will be brought on for the second half.

Shame about the missed DG, but I think they should've gone with the phases.

Well done AWJ and Faletau! That's a better scrum!! Come on!

Strong scrum thats the way play to our strength

If this keeps on in the scrums then one of the Samoan front row is going to see yellow

Powell

Agree cari...

Like I said they need to be patient not rushed. That is where they have looked good in their last few games.

Very good Samoan team here though.

Very unlucky Samoa.

Opinion of Rolland?


LEGEND

Oooooooooooh, Wales lucky to escape there.

Jebus! Samoa, you should've scored there!

B91212 wrote:

flyhalffactory wrote:Faletau is poor so far

Why do you think that? Couple of good carries so far and ran a decent line for the second run. Thought he had started pretty well myself.

As soon as I said that he made two decent runs

got to say been impressed by alwyn jones the last 2 games

Morning all

Good game this. Sorry to all the Welsh in here, but hoping for a Samoa win. Go the Manu!