Samoa defeated Tonga in the Pacific Championships, securing a spot in the final.
The 2025 Pacific Championships went a gear in week two when Pacific powerhouses Tonga and Samoa went head-to-head on an emotion-charged afternoon at Suncorp Stadium that saw play delayed for 95 minutes due to lightning.
Samoa had set up a 16-0 lead at the hour mark when the ground manager ordered the players from the field as lightning came within 1km of Suncorp Stadium.
After a 90-minute delay it was Samoa who came out firing to add three more tries, including an emotional four-pointer for Payne Haas in his second appearance for Samoa after pledging his allegiance.
Samoa have booked their spot in the Pacific Cup final on November 9 while Tonga will need to beat the Kiwis by 17...