Samoa vs Chile Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Samoa vs Chile on and what time does it start? Samoa vs Chile will take place on Saturday 16th September, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is Samoa vs Chile taking place? Samoa vs Chile will take place at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France
Where can I get tickets for Samoa vs Chile? Click here for the latest ticket information for Samoa vs Chile
What channel is Samoa vs Chile on in the UK? Samoa vs Chile will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Samoa vs Chile in the UK? Samoa vs Chile can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
SAMOA
Starting 15: Duncan Paia'aua, Danny Toala, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Tumua Manu, Nigel Ah-Wong, Christian Leali’ifano, Jonathan Taumateine, James Lay, Seilala Lam, Michael Alaalatoa, Chris Vui, Theo McFarland, Taleni Junior Agaese Seu, Fritz Lee, Steven Luatua
Replacements: Sama Malolo, Jordan Lay, Paul Alo-Emile, Sam Slade, Sa Jordan Taufua, Ereatara Enari, Lima Sopoaga, Ed Fidow
CHILE
Starting 15: Inaki Ayarza, Santiago Videla, Domingo Saavedra, Matias Garafulic, José Ignacio Larenas, Rodrigo Fernandez, Marcelo Torrealba, Javier Carrasco, Tomas Dussaillant, Matias Dittus, Pablo Huete, Santiago Pedrero, Martín Sigren, Clemente Saavedra, Raimundo Martínez
Replacements: Diego Escobar, Salvador Lues, Esteban Inostroza, Javier Eissmann, Alfonso Escobar, Ignacio Silva, Benjamin Videla, Pablo Casas
THE LOWDOWN
SAMOA
Samoa begin their Rugby World Cup campaign with this clash against Chile and will be confident of getting off the mark at the first time of asking. They have produced some solid performances in their warm-up matches and were very impressive in their win over Tonga which will be the benchmark for them here.
CHILE
Chile were defeated in their first ever RWC contest as they went down to Japan. The Chileans were ultimately on the end of a one-sided loss but they caught the eye with some of their play in that encounter and will hope to cross for some more tries in this one.
THE PREDICTION
Samoa will believe they can advance from Pool D but they will need to get off to a good start here as they take on Chile. In their maiden Rugby World Cup, little is expected of the Chileans but they performed well in defeat to Japan, although the scoreline did give the game a different feel. Samoa are likely to be too good for them here and they should be able to win convincingly.
BETTING TIP: Samoa -32
