Japan attacking with flair expose the Samoan defense to score a well deserved try. Matsui doing the honors in dotting down for the five pointer. Must be said that , that was a convincing win for the home side

Japan going through a good couple of phases in the end the ball lands in the hands of Lemeki who back himself round the outside to beat his man to run in for the try under the sticks

Samoa retaining the possession with great effect. Putting together a number of phases resulting in Selesele running in for the try. Score tied now

Samoa with a confident start to the second half but, they knock it on and the scrum goes to Japan

Half time now and Japan with a deserved lead going into the break

Samoa respond with a try of their own after some good work done by Asofolau who powered his way over for the try

Japan oozing confidence here with Lemeki doing great work in the build up leading to the Matsui try

The possession is relinquished as the ball is lost forward by Samoa and Japan have an attacking scrum

Samoa in possession now and Japan manage to turn over the possession but, it was brief as Samoa regain the possession and go on the attack

Japan take on Samoa and make a positive start to the game with Lemeki showing great strength to score the opening try