Polynesia Shines on World Stage

A fiercely contested match between Samoa and Tonga ended with Samoa limping away with the victory. The match between the two rivals has already been hailed as the most entertaining thus far in RLWC 2008.

Samoa blew a 10-0 lead after talented young Michael Jennings got his hands on the ball. There was as was expected a good deal of ill-discipline on both sides, but the game ended without any major distractions to sully the otherwise exciting display of Pacific Island passion on the pitch.

Meanwhile, two of Samoans Rugby League World Cup stars could miss a crucial qualifying match against Ireland. Huddersfield Giants hooker David Faiumu is due in court for an alleged assault from a year ago. Samoa's Kylie Leuluai's show of unsportmanship will put him on the bench against Ireland while Tonga will most likely be without the services of Etu Uaisele after being cited.

With both teams displaying very crisp and world class skills, the Pacific is already sounding the cry for more quality tests.

Tevita Leo-Latu was brilliant again for Tonga while the ageless Nigel Vagana who scored a try for Samoa was inspirational as he rallied his troops against a tireless and very talented Tongan squad.

Tonga's fate is now in Ireland's hands as the Wolfhounds will attempt to derail the Samoan train.