Rugby World Cup 2023 At A Glance: Samoa

The remainder of the Rugby World Cup journey of the team that qualified as Oceania 1 for France 2023. Samoa’s finest days in the Rugby World Cup were undeniably in the early and late 1990s. The Rugby fans can buy France Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets 2023 from our website at exclusively discountable prices.

But the current group of players, driven by former globalist turned coach Seilala Mapusua, hope to write a new chapter in their country’s history in France when they take place in Pool D in 2023 as Oceania 1.Qualifying with a 79-28 victory over Tonga in the round-trip play-off, Samoa will play their ninth consecutive tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2023 At A Glance: Samoa

We take a look at Samoa’s history at the Rugby World Cup.

RWC debut: 

October 6, 1991, against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park

RWC participation: 36 matches played – 14 wins, 0 draws, and 22 losses – 770 points scored, 867 points conceded – 39% victory

Most RWC caps: Brian Lima, 18

Most RWC tries: 10, by Brian Lima

The best ranking: Quarter-finals in 1991 and 1995

Qualified for RWC 2023: Oceania 1

Most Memorable Match: Wales 13-16 Samoa, RWC 1991

Few in Wales had heard of Western Samoa when they showed up at Cardiff Arms Park for their Rugby World Cup debut against those who had been bronze medalists in the very first tournament.

With players of the caliber of Apollo Perelini, Frank Bunce, Brian Lima, and Pat Lam among a population of 2,000, Western Samoa was always going to be tough opponents, and it proved true on the pitch.

To’o Vaega scored the first of Samoa’s two tries, while Sila Vaifale scored the other. Arthur Jones and Ieuan Evans fought back for Wales in the final quarter of the game after finally managing to progress through a fierce defense from the Samoans. Each team converted one of their tries, but thanks to Mathew Vaea, Samoa won.

Highlight: 

To’o Vaega’s try against Wales

With the game against Wales on a razor’s edge (3-3 at the break), Samoa struck the first blow in the second half when To’o Vaega scored his very first World Cup try of Rugby – and what a try! Receiving the ball just in half of Welsh land to the 42nd minute, the quick three-quarters center crossed the defensive line with incredible acceleration before the shoot at full speed and flatten before Robert Jones catches.

Worst memory: Being destroyed by Scotland

When Samoa was beaten 34-0 by Scotland in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it was the first time the team failed to score a single point in the tournament. The exclusion of Ed Fidow for two yellow cards only added salt to the wounds.

Samoa’s finest days in the Rugby World Cup were undeniably in the early and late 1990s

The iconic player: Brian Lima

While famous names like Frank Bunce, Steve Bachop, Pat Lam, Apollo Perelini, and Va’aiga Tuigamala have all worn the blue jersey with pride in the Rugby World Cup before, there is no denying that winger Brian Lima is the player who had the greatest impact in every sense of the word. The formidable tackler was the first player to participate in five Rugby World Cups (between 1991 and 2007) – a feat now matched by Mauro Bergamasco and Sergio Parisse.

The record: At the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Brian Lima broke the record for consecutive participation in the tournament (16).

Did you know? Vavae Tuilagi became the fifth Tuilagi brother to compete in a Rugby World Cup when he was selected against South Africa in the 2015 edition; his brothers Freddie, Henry, and Alesana all competed in the tournament for Samoa, while Manu played for England in 2011.

The statement :

“It’s the hardest tackle I’ve had in my life, but I’m still breathing and that’s a good sign. “

South African opening half Derick Hougaard on Brian Lima’s heavy tackle during RWC 2003. xchangetickets.com is the best website for all sports and Rugby World Cup Tickets. The fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website at massively discountable prices.