Samoa run in 14 tries to thrash Wales at World Cup
Wales again lose heavily at the Rugby League World Cup as Samoa's pace and power inflicts a 76-0 defeat on the debutants.
BBC Sport reports: Wales again lose heavily at the Rugby League World Cup as Samoa's pace and power inflicts a 76-0 defeat on the debutants.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Wales, World Cup and Rugby League World Cup.
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