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Samoa's second-row forward Jaydn Su'a scored the first try of a thrilling match| Tonga (10) 18 |
| Tries: Tupou, Taukeiaho, Katoa Goals: Katoa (2) |
| Samoa (12) 20 |
| Tries: Su'a, Luai, To'o Goals: Crichton (3) |
Samoa set up a World Cup semi-final meeting with England after edging a pulsating encounter against Tonga in Warrington.
Tries from Jaydn Su'a and Jarome Luai gave Samoa a slender half-time lead, with Daniel Tupou and Siosiua Taukeiaho crossing for Kristian Woolf's side.
Brian To'o's converted try secured the win, despite Sione Katoa's late effort for Tonga ensuring a grandstand finish.
Samoa will now face England at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Defending champions Australia will face New Zealand in Friday's first semi-final in Leeds.
More to follow.
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