20 Jul 2021

Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

From , 6:00 am on 20 July 2021

Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday.

The Manu led by 20 points early in the second half but withstood a determined 'Ikale Tahi comeback to prevail 79-28 on aggregate over two legs, following last weekend's 42-13 victory in Auckland.

With us to breakdown some of the action is our sports reporter Vinnie Wylie who was up in Hamilton.

Kia ora and welcome back on the show Vinnie massive weekend of rugby there, it was a bit wet though up in Hamilton?

Tonga's Viliami Taulani is tackled during the first test against Samoa in Auckland.

Tonga's Viliami Taulani is tackled during the first test against Samoa in Auckland. Photo: PHOTOSPORT