Samoa vs Hong Kong China Predictions - Samoa to see off Hong Kong China in Nations Cup encounter

 

Samoa and Hong Kong China will meet for the first time in a competitive match. 

Samoa recently secured their place at the Rugby World Cup in 2027 after going unbeaten at the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai in November last year. 

Manu Samoa thumped Brazil 48-10 and beat Namibia 26-8 before drawing with Belgium in the final match.

At the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, Samoa lost 30-16 to Tonga and 29-15 to Fiji during the group stages of the tournament, and then lost 29-13 to the USA in the fifth-place playoff match.

Samoa will fancy their chances of opening their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign with a victory against Hong Kong China after their recent performances, having gone unbeaten in their last three fixtures. 

Hong Kong China won the recent Asia Rugby Championship in June after edging Sri Lanka 15-14 and thrashing South Korea 49-5.

Before that, the Dragons faced Portugal in an international friendly in November last year, losing 58-12.

Hong Kong China have been in decent nick lately, but will not find the going easy against Samoa, as their opponents recently qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Forwards: Pita Anae Ah-Sue, Richie Asiata, Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, Jarred Adams, Marco Fepulea'i, Titi Lamositele, Aki Seiuli, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Michael Curry, Ben Nee-Nee, Taeao Pomale-Time, Sam Slade, Niko Jones, Miracle Faiʻilagi, Iakopo Mapu, Alamanda Motuga, Abraham Papali'i

Backs: Ere Enari, Joel Lam, Connor Tupai, AJ Alatimu, Rodney Iona, D'Angelo Leuila, Faletoi Peni, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Elisapeta Alofipo, Va'a Apelu Maliko, Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong, Taunu'u Niulevaea, Warren Solomona, Tuna Tuitama, Duncan Paia'aua

Forwards: Josh Hrstich (Captain), Sunia Fameitau, Rory Cinnamond, James Holmes, Calum Scott, Alexander Post, Harry Baron, Zacc Cinnamond, Keelan Chapman, Max Murphy, Lachlan Doheny, James Rivers, Kyle Sullivan, Tyler McNutt, Dana Fourie, Pierce Mackinlay-West, James Sawyer

Backs: Jack Combes, Chui Wai Lap, Eric, Brendon Nell, Joseph Barker, Matteo Avitabile, Isaac Campbell-Wu, Tom Hill, Marcus Ramage, Max Threlkeld, Harry Sayers, Seb Brien, Paul Altier, Matt Worley

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