The thrilling two-point triumph earned the Samoans a semi-final date against England and an opportunity to atone for their 60-6 mauling against the tournament hosts in their opening game.Įven before kick-off, the match had a special feel to it as players from both sides squared up to each other to perform their countries' respective war dances. NOT HAPPY: Trbojevic speaks out amid fresh dramas engulfing Manly 'UNFAIR': Aussies in ugly furore at women's Rugby League World Cup 'POOR': Mal Meninga defends Kangaroos after World Cup criticism The Samoans shook off the disappointment of their first-up flogging against England to down the Tongans 20-18 in what was arguably the best game at the World Cup so far. Samoa and Tonga promised fireworks before their Rugby League World Cup showdown and the quarter-final clash between the Pacific Island rivals certainly lived up to it. Samoa and Tonga performed their pre-game war dances at the same time in extraordinary scenes at the Rugby League World Cup.
