Samoa advance to semi-finals with thrilling win over Tonga

Samoa advance to semi-finals with thrilling win over Tonga

Canberra Raiders Club

Toa Samoa are through to the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in history, after emerging 20-18 winners over arch-rivals Tonga in an intense quarter-final in Warrington. 

After establishing an eight-point lead with 20 minutes to go, Samoa held on bravely as Tonga stormed home and threatened to steal a winning try in the final minute of the match.

In a game headlined by clashes in the forward pack, it was Samoa's halves, Anthony Milford and Jarome Luai, who proved the difference, with Milford setting up two of his side's three tries and Luai scoring the other. 

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