SAMOA
No.Name
3Census Johnston, P
6Alafoti Faosiliva, FL
T
5Kane Thompson, L
4Filo Paulo, L
9Kahn Fotuali'i, SH
1Zak Taulafo, P
8Ofisa Treviranus, FH
7Jack Lam, FL
2Ole Avei, H
15Tim Nanai-Williams, FB
14Alofa Alofa, W
13Paul Perez, C
12Johnny Leota, C
11Alesana Tuilagi, W
10Tusi Pisi, FH
3
Replacements
16Manu Leiataua, -
17Viliamu Afatia, -
18Anthony Perenise, -
19Joe Tekori, -
20Maurie Fa'asavalu, -
21Pele Cowley, -
22Faialaga Afamasaga, -
23Ken Pisi, -

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Apia Park
8:00 PM, July 7, 2015
Attendance: 8,104
All CommentaryKey Events

Match Commentary

82'16-25 End of half
82'16-25 End of half
81'+116-25 End of second half
80'It's all over in Apia, the All Blacks triumphing 25-16 in a physical clash that saw just the two tries. It's been a fantastic few days in Apia; hopefully we see some of the other Tier 1 Test nations follow the All Blacks' lead and head to Samoa sooner rather than later.
79'All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot quickly snuffs out any chance of a final Samoan hurrah with a turnover at the breakdown. The veteran rake then undoes all his good work with a forward pass, setting up the final play of the game.
77'A promising All Blacks attack eventually breaks down with obstruction just a few metres short of Samoa's line. A wonderful break from Charles Piutau brought the visitors down field but loose passing, and then a bad running line from Ryan Crotty saw it come no avail.
75'16-25 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
74'It's over and the lead is back out to nine points. That should be enough for the All Blacks to hold on.
73'Penalty All Blacks. The visitors' scrum again proves too strong, giving Dan Carter a shot at three points from around 47 metres.
73'Player substituted - Johnny Leota , Samoa
73'Substitute on - Faialaga Afamasaga , Samoa
73'Substitute on - Viliamu Afatia , Samoa
73'Player substituted - Zak Taulafo , Samoa
72'A frantic passage of play sees the ball turned over a few times before replacement half-back Brad Weber kicks down field and leads the chase. The ball has far too much weight for the small in-goal areas, see the play come all the way for a Samoan scrum on the All Blacks' 10-metre line.
71'Player substituted - George Moala , New Zealand
71'Substitute on - Colin Slade , New Zealand
70'Samoa will have the chance to attack from inside the All Blacks half again as Brodie Retallick gives away a silly penalty at the breakdown.
68'The All Blacks manage to recover following a huge hit on Charles Piutau, the winger doing very well to hold a high ball with the Samoan defence arriving at just the right time. That allows the All Blacks to counter through Sonny Bill Williams but his flick pass is forward.
67'The All Blacks again try their luck with the cross kick after a powerful lineout drive, only this time it's too big for Charles Piutau and drifts out on the full.
67'Substitute on - Pele Cowley , Samoa
67'Player substituted - Tusi Pisi , Samoa
67'Substitute on - Charlie Ngatai , New Zealand
67'Player substituted - Colin Slade , New Zealand
66'16-22 Conversion - Tim Nanai-Williams , Samoa
65'Tim Nanai-Williams adds the extras to reduce the gap to just six points with 15 minutes to play.
65'14-22 Try - Alafoti Faosiliva , Samoa
64'Try time Samoa! The crowd goes wild as Alafoti Faosiliva crosses for the hosts following two powerful individual runs. The back-rower first got the hosts on the front foot and then got back to his feet to take another run moments later to rumble over the top of Israel Dagg.
64'Substitute on - Brad Weber , New Zealand
64'Player substituted - Andy Ellis , New Zealand
64'Player substituted - Filo Paulo , Samoa
64'Substitute on - Joe Tekori , Samoa
64'Substitute on - Hika Elliot , New Zealand
64'Player substituted - Keven Mealamu , New Zealand
63'Samoa can't secure possession from the lineour drive and turn the ball over from a collapsed maul.
63'Substitute on - Ken Pisi , Samoa
63'Player substituted - Alofa Alofa , Samoa
62'The penalties continue to come thick and fast with the All Blacks penalised inside Samoa's 22 for offside. Pisi boots the hosts down in the All Blacks' half, and they opt for another drive from the lineout.
60'Player substituted - Jerome Kaino , New Zealand
60'Substitute on - Matt Todd , New Zealand
60'Player substituted - Sam Whitelock , New Zealand
60'Substitute on - Brodie Retallick , New Zealand
60'9-22 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
59'It's over, and the lead is back out to 13 points at 22-9.
58'Substitute on - Nepo Laulala , New Zealand
58'Player substituted - Owen Franks , New Zealand
57'Penalty All Blacks. The visitors' scrum wins its second penalty of the match, giving Dan Carter a shot at three points from right on halfway.
56'Some great play from the kick-off sees Samoa rumble down field with both their backs and forwards making some powerful surges. The hosts looked to have settled into the second half much better than they did the first, and are having some success with their big bodies in midfield.
56'Substitute on - Anthony Perenise , Samoa
56'Player substituted - Census Johnston , Samoa
56'Player substituted - Ole Avei , Samoa
56'Substitute on - Manu Leiataua , Samoa
56'9-19 Penalty goal - Tusi Pisi , Samoa
55'Tusi Pisi is successful with the attempt, reducing the gap to just 10 points.
54'The All Blacks are again penalised for offside as Samoa manage to string a number of phases together following a 20-metre lineout drive.
53'Substitute on - Colin Slade , New Zealand
53'Player substituted - Israel Dagg , New Zealand
52'Tusi Pisi's penalty attempt hits the crossbar! The ball bounces back into play and Dan Carter clears for the All Blacks.
51'Samoa are enjoying a nice little period at the moment as they find space down the left touchline with some sharp passing. The play eventually breaks down back in midfield but referee Peyper comes back for a penalty for off-side.
51'6-19 Penalty goal - Tusi Pisi , Samoa
50'Pisi makes no mistake, reducing the gap to 13 points.
49'Samoa try a cheeky kick of their own in behind the All Blacks and get a reward with Israel Dagg first knocking-on, and then penalised for playing the ball on the ground. Tusi Pisi will line up a shot at penalty goal from right in front.
48'Substitute on - Wyatt Crockett , New Zealand
48'Player substituted - Tony Woodcock , New Zealand
48'3-19 Conversion - Dan Carter , New Zealand
47'Dan Carter adds the extras to open up a handy 16-point lead for the All Blacks.
47'3-17 Try - George Moala , New Zealand
46'Try time All Blacks! A powerful scrum presents Dan Carter with great ball, the fly-half again opting for the cross-kick to George Moala. This time the winger gets to it on the full and beats two defenders to cross for the game's first try.
41'A great tackle from George Moala stops the hulking Alesana Tuilagi in his tracks following a sharp Samoan attack down the short-side.
41'Substitute on - Maurie Fa'asavalu , Samoa
41'Player substituted - Ofisa Treviranus , Samoa
41'3-12 End of first half
40'We're back underway in Apia as Dan Carter kicks off deep, too deep! The kick goes out on the full, giving Samoa a centre-field scrum back on halfway.
40'That's half-time in Apia with the first 40 minutes dominated by mistakes and penalties. The All Blacks have had the better of territory and possession but poor handling and loose passes have prohibited them from any sustained attacks. Samoa are holding up in defence but have had few chances in attack themselves.
40'3-12 Start of second half
39'Samoa will have the last attacking opportunity of the half after the All Blacks are penalised for off-side. Fly-half Tusi Pisi finds touch but they fail to win the lineout, allowing the All Blacks to counter.
37'All Blacks continue to push passes in attack as another ball hits the deck, with Israel Dagg the latest offender. The visitors are obviously a little rusty in their first Test of the year but their handling hasn't been good enough either.
35'They again fail to make the most of the chance, Samoan flanker Jack Lam winning a penalty at the breakdown for holding on.
35'Player substituted - Brodie Retallick , New Zealand
35'Substitute on - Luke Romano , New Zealand
34'Samoa make another mistake from the kick-off as the ball floats into touch on the full. The All Blacks will have the chance to attack from a centre-field scrum back on halfway.
34'3-12 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
33'It's over. The All Blacks have their largest lead of the match so far at 12-3.
32'Penalty All Blacks. The infirngements continue to come from the hosts, the latest one against prop Census Johnston at scrum time. Carter again calls for the kicking tee and a shot at three points.
30'Keven Mealamu fails to hit the target from the lineout - opportunity missed.
29'The All Blacks string their most promising attacking raid together with Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw and George Moala all involved. They win yet another penalty but this time kick to the corner, presenting an opportunity for a driving maul.
28'3-9 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
27'Carter makes no mistake, the All Blacks now lead 9-3.
26'Penalty All Blacks. Samoa are again pinged for off-side which may soon force referee Peyper to increas the sanction. Carter will line up another shot at penalty, and hope to take the lead back out to six points.
24'A chance goes begging for Samoa as turnover ball allows them to scoot down the blindside through Tim Nanai-Williams and Alesana Tuilagi. The winger is cut down in a fine covering tackle from Kieran Read and his pass back inside to Nanai-Williams hits the deck.
23'3-6 Penalty goal - Tusi Pisi , Samoa
22'Samoa are on the board! Fly-half Tusi Pisi slots a long-range penalty to reduce the gap to just three points.
21'Samoa will have their first chance at points with the Richie McCaw penalised for not rolling away. The physicality of this game has been huge so far with All Blacks prop Ben Franks the latest player to deliver a crunching hit.
21'Substitute on - Brodie Retallick , New Zealand
21'Player substituted - Luke Romano , New Zealand
19'Samoa finally make their way inside the All Blacks' 22 as referee Peyper finds an infringement at the breakdown. They string together a couple of phases but soon knock-on, allowing Ryan Crotty to clear for the All Blacks.
18'0-6 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
17'Carter splits the uprights this time around and it's the All Blacks leading 6-0.
15'Penalty All Blacks. A late hit from one of the Samoan backs will give Carter another opportunity to extend the lead. Winger Alesana Tuilagi may actually be a little lucky to still be on the field.
14'Samoa have struggled for territory and possession in the opening quarter and their case isn't helped once more as Kahn Fotuali'i kicks out on the full. The All Blacks fail to make the most of the opportunity however, allowing the Samoans to clear down field.
13'Carter fails to split the posts on this occasion, the score remains 3-0 to the All Blacks.
12'Penalty All Blacks. Dan Carter will line up his second penalty of the game after Samoa are penalised fo off-side at the scrum. This one will be a little bit tougher than the first however, taking place 20 metres in from the right touch-line.
10'Andy Ellis goes for a snipe down the blindside from a scrum following a Samoan mistake, the half-back offloading to winger George Moala. The debutant is crunched in a huge hit however, and forced backwards.
8'The All Blacks attempt to set up a drive from the lineout but make little ground, forcing Andy Ellis to open up the backline. Fly-half Dan Carter immediately opts for the cross-kick but it's too big for the chasing George Moala.
7'A bad error from Alofa Alofa sees the All Blacks immediately come back onto the attack; the Samoan winger kicking out on the full.
7'0-3 Penalty goal - Dan Carter , New Zealand
6'First points to the All Blacks with Dan Carter kicking a penalty from right out in front.
5'First points to the All Blacks with Dan Carter kicking a penalty from right out in front.
4'Again the Samoan scrum comes under pressure, giving the All Blacks the chance to get up quickly in defence and force a turnover. They manage to do so and while their passing fails to hit the mark going wide, referee Peyper blows a penalty for off-side.
2'Samoa win a penalty from the first scrum of the game but fail to find touch. The All Blacks clear back down field and win a turnover, creating their first attacking opportunity of the match. The visitors string some nice phases but the Samoans scramble well in defence before Kieran Read drops a regulation pass.
1'Players are returning for the second half.
1'Referee Jaco Peyper gets us underway in Apia as Samoa full-back Tim Nanai-Williams kicks off deep down into All Blacks' territory. Andy Ellis immediately opts for the box-kick which Samoa fails to take, only for Brodie Retallick to knock the bouncing ball on. A nervy start from the hosts.
1' Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the historic Test between Manu Samoa and New Zealand in Apia. The Test marks the first time the All Blacks have faced the Pacific Islanders on their home turf, promising an emotional atmosphere for what should be a fine clash. The All Blacks have named an imposing side with skipper Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Williams and Kieran Read all included in the run-on XV. Kick-off is just a few minutes away, so stay with us as we bring you all the live action!
1'0-0 Start of first half