Force cruise to big win over Kagifa Samoa

Fri, May 31, 2019, 11:01 PM
AAP
by AAP
Issak Fines scores for the Force. Photo: Getty Images
Issak Fines scores for the Force. Photo: Getty Images

The Western Force took a big 63-5 win over Kagifa Samoa in Perth on Friday night.

After a trip to Fiji, the Force returned to their home fans and put in a dominant display against the visitors.

The Force pack laid the platform in the scrum, driving the Samoans back at most opportunities, while their backline did the rest when it came to attack.

AJ Alatimu generated the first score of the game for the Force, finished by fullback Clay Uyen, and they didn't look back after that.

Kagifa Samoa showed their physicality on the night, putting their bodies on the line in defence, but they couldn't keep out the hosts for long.

Issak Fines was impressive at halfback and kept the Force on top in attack, scoring a double himself as well.

Speedster Rod Davies also claimed a double for the night, as part of a nine-try to one display from the Force.

The Force were cruising at 63-0 with three minutes left in the match but Kagifa Samoa wouldn't give up the fight.

One last-gasp try to Kalone Hala put the Samoans on the scoresheet and stopped the Force from claiming a shutout.

RESULT

Force 63

Tries: Fines 2, Davies 2, Uyen, Bardoul, Stowers, Ferris, Lee-Warner.

Cons: Alatimu 6, Deegan 3

Kagifa Samoa 5

Tries: Hala

 

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