Samoa run in 14 tries to thrash Wales at World Cup
Samoa scored 14 tries to beat Wales 84-0 at the Rugby League World Cup, setting a new record score for the team. The result was another heavy defeat for Wales, who were making their World Cup debut and had also lost their opening match 40-0 to England.
Debutant Tyra Ekepati scored a hat-trick, while Destiny Mino-Siapati and Mercedez Taulelei-Siala each scored twice. Samoa made 21 line breaks and gained more than 2,000 metres, while Wales made none; Samoa led 40-0 at half-time. Wales face co-hosts Australia next, while Samoa meet England.
In short
- Samoa set a new World Cup record with a 14-try win.
- Wales have conceded 80 points in two matches.
- Tyra Ekepati scored a hat-trick on debut.
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