PREVIEW... Netherlands v Samoa Today. Kick-off 12pm Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong

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THE Netherlands and Samoa open their WXV Global Series Challenger campaigns with both sides seeking an early statement in Hong Kong.
The Dutch arrive after finishing runners-up in this year’s Rugby Europe Championship, where wins over Portugal and Belgium underlined their progress. They also prepared with a 33-0 victory over Scotland A, giving head coach Gareth Gilbert a strong platform before he leaves at the end of the tournament.
Captain Linde van der Velden will...