Come on Samoa, let’s have one big upset!

BRENDAN GALLAGHER recalls the glory of Samoa and asks when will it return at the World Cup?

Talent: Chris Vui Right: Tusi Pisi
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WHEN, if ever, can we expect another mighty upset World Cup victory from Samoa? And if not a shock win when, if ever, will we see the Samoans rip into the big boys and produce the kind of all-action performances that used to thrill the crowds and make Samoa everybody’s second favourite team.
On Tuesday at the Kumagaya ground in Saitama, Samoa begin their World Cup campaign with what should be a straightforward o...

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