Samoa chases historic World Cup win against England in Wollongong
Friday's final group game is between Samoa and England. The winner reaches the Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final.
The Samoan women's rugby league team head to Wollongong on Friday night. They face England in a match that decides who reaches the World Cup semi-finals.
A win would be the greatest in Samoa's women's rugby history. Captain Annetta Nu'uausala is the nation's most-capped women's player.
She said making the semi would mean everything for young Samoans. Samoa last played in a Women's Rugby League World Cup 18 years ago.
Coach Frank Pritchard said victory would change the sport's growth across the Pacific Islands. Both Samoa and England have beaten Wales.
Both lost heavily to Australia. So Friday's clash is a genuine toss-up.
- Annetta Nu'uausala
- Captain
- Frank Pritchard
- Coach
- 18 years
- Years since last World Cup
- Wollongong
- Location
Why it mattersA Samoan win would spark interest in women's rugby across the Pacific. It would also pressure the NRLW to create more pathways for Pacific stars to play professionally.
AustraliaThe match is in Wollongong, NSW, and could boost growth of women's rugby league in Australia's Pacific Island communities.
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