New Zealand vs Samoa Tips & Preview - Kiwis to claim victory in Pacific Championships Final
The upcoming 2025 Pacific Championships Final between New Zealand and Samoa is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter. Historically, New Zealand has a dominant 6-0 record against Samoa, including a narrow 24-18 victory in their recent meeting. The Kiwis, led by standout performances from players like Dylan Brown and Casey McLean, are favored to win. Samoa, despite some inconsistencies, has displayed resilience and recovery, with a noteworthy win against Tonga. Fans can expect another closely contested match with high stakes.
- New Zealand Kiwis vs Toa Samoa predictions for Sunday's Pacific Championships final
- New Zealand leads the series 6-0 over Samoa
- Kiwis favored in final after close 24-18 win in the group stage
New Zealand vs Samoa Pacific Championships Final Preview
New Zealand and Samoa face off in the 2025 Pacific Championships Final with another tight game predicted. The Kiwis edged it 24-18 when the sides met in the tournament opener and similar story is backed again.
- New Zealand vs Samoa Pacific Championships Final Preview
- Head To Head
- New Zealand Kiwis Form
- New Zealand Kiwis Team News
- Toa Samoa Form
- Toa Samoa Team News
- New Zealand have won all six previous meetings between the pair
- New Zealand beat Samoa 24-18 in the opening match of the Pacific Championships
- Samoa have lost six of their last seven games
- Casey McLean has scored seven tries in his three international appearances - including a double vs Samoa earlier in the competition
Head To Head
New Zealand hold a dominant 6-0 record over Samoa in their international history, including a 24-18 triumph earlier in the Pacific Championships. Scores were level heading into the last 10 minutes before Brown crossed for the winning try.
New Zealand Kiwis Form
Most of the talk pre-tournament was that of Samoa and Tonga closing the gap in the international arena - and you can bet your bottom dollar the Kiwis took notice and have been extra driven and motivated to perform.
New Zealand came out of the blocks firing against Samoa in their opening game as Casey McLean crossed for a double, further cementing himself as one of the best young backline players in the game.
Dylan Brown has been playing his best footy of the year with the Kiwis and his spark and creative brilliance in halves has proven the difference.
The incoming Knight was also instrumental in New Zealand's crushing 40-14 victory over Tonga, scoring a double and consistently troubling the line.
New Zealand Kiwis Team News
Keano Kini will once again start at fullback as he did last week for New Zealand in their reshuffled backline, with McLean again on the wing. Josiah Karapani Zach Dockar-Clay are new faces on the reserve list.
1. Keano Kini
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
5. Casey McLean
6. Dylan Brown
7. Kieran Foran
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Moses Leota
11. Briton Nikora
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Joseph Tapine
Interchange
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Erin Clark
17. Xavier Willison
Reserves
18. Scott Sorensen
19. Zach Dockar-Clay
20. Josiah Karapani
Toa Samoa Form
Samoa hung tough with New Zealand in the opening game, but their joy at levelling the scores in the second-half was short-lived as they conceded what was ultimately the match-winner in the 74th minute.
Payne Haas produced another herculean effort, making 52 tackles and running for 182 metres.
Poor errors and a high missed tackle count (47) cost Samoa, but they managed to bounce back in their following match, demolishing Tonga 34-6. Still, the Samoan side missed 40 tackles and completed just 32 of 41 sets, so their discipline remains a work in progress.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was on fire, racking up a staggering 296 metres off 28 carries, while Jeremiah Nanai crossed for a double.
Toa Samoa Team News
Jaydn Su’A returns from a concussion and will replace Nanai, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Jazz Tevaga is back in the starting side after coming off the bench last week, with Benaiah Ioelu going back to the pine.
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2. Brian To’o
3. Izack Tago
4. Deine Mariner
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Jarome Luai
8. Francis Molo
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Payne Haas
11. Jaydn Su’A
12. Simi Sasagi
13. Junior Paulo
Interchange
14. Chanel Harris-Tavita
15. Benaiah Ioelu
16. Terrell May
17. Josh Papali’i
Reserves
18. Ata Mariota
19. Ativalu Lisati
20. Clayton Faulalo
21. Lyhkan King-Togia
Verdict
Another close contest between these sides is expected in the final, but the Kiwis continue to come out on top in this H2H and they're once again favoured to prevail in the final.
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