You don’t often see games of rugby league with 90-minute weather delays, but that was the case in the Pacific Championships clash between Samoa and Tonga.

Samoa were able to secure a spot in the Pacific Cup final with a crushing win, meaning Tonga will have to pull off a near miracle to join Samoa in the decider.

There were several players who shined for Samoa, in particular a couple of forwards. Meanwhile, a star half failed to fire.

It was a willing contest in front of 44,000 fans, sparking the conversation on whether these two sides should play each other more often.

SAMOA FORWARD DUO SHINE IN WIN

Back rower Jeremiah Nanai and Samoa captain Junior Paulo produced inspired performances to lead their country to victory on Sunday night.

Nanai was brilliant, scoring two tries in a fash

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