England vs Samoa Preview & Prediction | 2024 Rugby League International
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The first match had a real physical edge to it and a bit of niggle and there is every chance that that will continue at Headingley in the second test this weekend
START DATE/TIME: Saturday 2nd November, 2024, UK – 2:30pm / Saturday 2nd November, US ET – 10:30am / US PT – 7:30am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK - This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix / AUS - This match will be broadcast live on Watch NRL
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK - This match will be streamed on SkyGo / AUS - This match will be streamed on Watch NRL
ENGLAND: TWO CHANGES AS TOM BURGESS AND DOM YOUNG DROP OUT
England head coach Shaun Wane make two changes to his squad for this match as Tom Burgess and Dom Young both drop out of the 19-man squad as Luke Thompson and Liam Marshall come in. Young injured his hand in the first match last weekend which is a blow to the team but they may benefit from the Wigan duo coming in to help build greater cohesion in the side.
SQUAD:
Matty Ashton, John Bateman, Daryl Clark, Ben Currie, Herbie Farnworth, Ethan Havard, Morgan Knowles, Matty Lees, Mikey Lewis, Liam Marshall, Mike McMeeken, Harry Newman, Junior Nsemba, Kai Pearce-Paul, Victor Radley, Harry Smith, Luke Thompson, Jack Welsby, George Williams
SAMOA: NO MAJOR CHANGES EXPECTED BUT BIG PUSH FOR BLAIZE TALAGI TO PLAY MORE
Highly-rated youngster Blaize Talagi is in line for more minutes in this match after looking bright in the opening match. They will also be hoping for a bigger impact from four-time NRL Premiership winner and captain Jarome Luai in this match as they try upset the hosts in Leeds. New Leeds Rhinos man Keenan Palasia has been selected to play and he will enjoy playing at Headingley.
SQUAD:
Roger Tuivasa-Shack, Jeral Skelton, Jake Tago, Junior Pauga, Deine Mariner, Anthony Milford, Jarome Luai, Francis Molo, Jazz Tevaga, Terrell May, Shawn Blore Anae Ulisese, Jeremiah Nanai, John Asiata, Blaize Seuala-Talagi, Luciano Leilua, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Lazarus Vaalepu, Keenan Palasia, Simi Sasagi
ENGLAND VS SAMOA PREDICTION
There was a nice bit of edge to the first match last weekend and there is every chance that will continue in the second match in Leeds this weekend. Samoa will not take kindly to any disrespect during their haka or getting soundly beaten, and they will be physical right from the start at Headingley.
Ultimately, England should have far too much quality for them once again and Shaun Wane was quick to point out that despite the win, that performance would not have come close to beating Australia.
His men will be desperate to improve and they should do just that. Expect a convincing win on the scoreline and they can cover the 13.5 point handicap.
ENGLAND VS SAMOA TIP: ENGLAND TO WIN -13.5 POINTS