Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
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Samoa is currently ranked 12th in the IRB world rankings. Samoa are all about strength, power and tough tackling but sometimes lack the technical skills and tactical awareness. They will need the will to win if they want to qualify for the next phase in the World Cup playing against Fiji, South Africa, Wales and Namibia in Pool D. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
Location |
Venue |
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| Wed Sept 14 |
D |
Samoa v Namibia |
Rotorua |
Rotorua International Stadium |
| Sun Sept 18 |
D |
Samoa v Wales |
Hamilton |
Waikato Stadium |
| Sun Sept 25 |
D |
Samoa v Fiji |
Auckland |
Eden Park |
| Fri Sept 30 |
D |
Samoa v South Africa |
Auckland |
North Harbour Stadium |
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Key Player
Mahonri Schwalger
Samoa Coach
Tim Lane
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PREVIOUS WORLD CUP RESULTS
| Year |
Stage |
Result |
Score |
Host Country |
Venue |
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| 2007 |
Pool Play |
Lost |
P4 W1 D0 L3 |
France |
Various |
| 2003 |
Pool Play |
Lost |
P4 W2 D0 L2 |
Australia |
Various |
| 1999 |
Quarter Finals Play-Off |
Lost |
Samoa 20 - Scotland 35 |
Scotland |
Edinburgh |
| 1995 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
Samoa 14 - South Africa 42 |
South Africa |
Johannesburg |
| 1991 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
Samoa 6 - Scotland 28 |
Scotland |
Edinburgh |
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