Manu puts in a big drive from the back of the line out, Another Penalty Tonga and they decide to go for the three points

Scrum Penalty Tonga

Fomai gets the ball but he knocks it on, scrum Tonga

The line out throw is skew, scrum Samoa

Tuala tries to run down the right wing channel but he is unable to find space, Penalty Tonga

Foliaki is wrapped in contact but Takulua finds touch

Samoa forms a maul from the line out but the ball is knocked on, scrum Tonga

Hala gets us underway and it is secured by Samoa

Welcome to the World Cup Qualifier 2023, where Samoa takes on Tonga in New Zealand. The overall winner between the sides will be granted a spot in France 2023. Samoa recently played against the Maori All Blacks, while Tonga played the All Blacks, both teams lost but it certainly was a warm up leading to this encounter. I am Kyle Baxter and I will be your Ultimate Rugby Commentator for the game.

Any late squad changes UR