24 Aug 2011

Sport: Samoa open high tech rugby unit

11:13 am on 24 August 2011

The Samoa rugby union has opened its new multi million dollar high performance unit.

The unit, with its gym, training field and 90 room accommodation wing is the first phase of the IRB funded initiative.

A international rugby field will also be built nearby.

The Manu Samoa squad, preparing for the World Cup, has begun using the new facility as it prepares to take on Super 15 side, the Western Force, this weekend in Apia