England v Samoa: Top Performers
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England’s dominant display against Samoa was fuelled by some outstanding individual contributions. Helena Rowland orchestrated the attack brilliantly, while Emma Sing and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald provided power, precision, and pace across the field.
Helena Rowland
Rowland was deservedly named Player of the Match, showcasing her control at fly-half with clinical kicking and sharp distribution. Her 27 points underlined a commanding performance that kept England in control throughout.
Stats:
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Points: 27
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Carries: 7
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Passes: 24
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Metres Gained: 30
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald
Operating from the wing, Moloney-MacDonald was explosive with ball in hand, carving through Samoa’s defence repeatedly. Her ability to beat defenders and break the line added constant pressure.
Stats:
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Metres: 150
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Defenders Beaten: 4
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Breaks: 7
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Carries: 10
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Passes: 6
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Offloads: 0
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Tackles: 6
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Turnovers: 0
Emma Sing
At fullback, Emma Sing was assured under pressure and offered both solidity in defence and spark in attack. She carried strongly and distributed effectively to keep England’s tempo high.
Stats:
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Metres: 129
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Defenders Beaten: 1
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Breaks: 0
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Carries: 13
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Passes: 11
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Offloads: 1
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Tackles: 2
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Turnovers: 1
