Samoa coming out aggressive on defense. Need to stay disciplined.

Penalty to New Zealand, Samoa's defensive line were offside. Dan Carter lines up what should be an easy three points.

Samoa rush out their blocks in defence, there has been some massive hits already. The attack is brought to a halt as Read loses the ball forward once again. Samoa have a scrum on their own 22m line.

go Samoa

The kick does not find touch, poor mistake by Samoa, the All Blacks are on the attack near halfway.

Penalty to Samoa, Owen Franks scrumming inwards.

Kieran Read attempts to pounce on a loose ball but loses it forward in the process. Samoa have a scrum near their own 22m line.

The challenge has been set, kickoff is seconds away.

The teams are making their way onto the field, national anthems to follow shortly.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Samoa vs New Zealand, LIVE from Apia Park. The All Blacks have named an experienced lineup despite not being able to select any players from the Highlanders and Hurricanes due to how closely it was scheduled to the Super Rugby final. Samoa have not yet experienced success over the All Blacks and look 101 points the last time they met in 2008.