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The 20 reasons people should be taking Samoa seriously at the World Cup

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 15 October 2026 at 6:00 pm

The 20 reasons people should be taking Samoa seriously at the World Cup

Australia and New Zealand are the two strong favourites to take out the Rugby League World Cup.

But Samoa might just have the edge in the big games.

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