Manu Samoa wing, Alesana Tuilagi is stamping his mark as one of the best finishers in the 2011 Rugby World Cup after scoring a hat trick for his side for his side’s 42-12 win against Namibia.
The Samoans scored the fastest try of the tournament in 49 seconds to Kahn Fotu'ali before Tuilagi scored his first two tries for Samoa to lead 25-nil at half time.
Tuilagi scored his 3rd try in the 15th minute of play in the second half before fullback Paul Williams crossed for their 5th try and extended their lead to 42-nil but Namibia came back with a try to narrow the deficit 42-5.
The Samoan forward pack showed their strength to be awarded a penalty try as they continued with a 49-5 lead.
Namibia had the last say with their second try for the final score to read 49-12.
Samoan captain, Mahonri Schwalger is happy with the win especially in their set pieces.
Namibia captain, Jacques Burger said the Samoan team had a lot of strength in their side which made it hard for his boys.
The win has the Samoan team leading the points table in Pool D with 5 points together with Fiji but they have a better points difference.
South Africa has 4 points while Wales has a point and Namibia yet to register a point.
Samoa will play against Wales on Sunday in their second pool game at 3.30pm.
Meanwhile Canada upset Tonga 25-20 in the pool A clash.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
