France will be kicking themselves for losing the ball off the kickoff which eventually resulted in them conceding a try that removed any chance of securing a result in this final. Samoa were clinical and thoroughly deserve the victory.

Samoa regain a very important kickoff and quickly put it through the hands and score in the corner to secure the match for the Samoans.

Samoa take a penalty quickly and the French are unable to organise their defence quick enough before the ball is spread out wide and they score in the corner to take the lead with a minute remaining.

Much of the game being played between the two 22m lines. Both teams defence holding strong. Samoa have a lineout near the French 22m.

Frenetic start to the second half sees possession changing hands a number of times in the opening minute before Levasa breaks a tackle and goes over in the corner. The conversion is a tough one but he slots it.

Samoa are about to get the second half underway.

France strike back after the hooter. Some great offloads in the tackle allows them to go 80m to score under the poles. Just what the French doctor ordered.

Samoa run circles around the French defence as they capitalise on their mistakes. Samoa are now back in the match.

Levasa makes a break after a great build up by Samoa but as he attempts to dot the ball down, it slips out his hand and goes forward. He is fortunate the ref did not pick it up though and the try stands.

Saubade shows some fantastic individual skills as he toes the ball up field a number of times before the ball bounces up perfectly into his hands and he scores under the poles to extend their lead.