Samoa made a strong comeback in the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup, defeating Tonga 43-17 in their second match at Apia Park today. Following a disappointing 42-16 loss to Fiji in their previous game, the Samoan team showcased significant improvement, demonstrating enhanced discipline and commitment throughout a challenging match.
Taking control early, Samoa led 17-0 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half, despite Tonga attempting to make a comeback. Samoa will now look to the outcome of the Fiji-Tonga match next week to determine their qualification for the Pacific Nations Cup semifinals.