Scotland vs Samoa, Rugby World Cup 2019 LIVE: Result and reaction from today's fixture in Kobe
Relive Scotland’s latest Rugby World Cup 2019 fixture
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Your support makes all the difference.Scotland revived their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa on Monday, scoring four tries in a much-improved performance to secure a bonus point that could prove crucial in a tight Pool A.
Japan's stunning upset of Ireland on Saturday shattered the expected permutations of the pool and the Scots knew they needed to get a big win on the board after their dismal defeat to the Irish in their opener.
Winger Sean Maitland and scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw scored converted tries with Stuart Hogg landing a 40-metre drop goal in the first half, while two penalty tries after the break secured the all-important extra point.
Match preview
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will be shown on ITV and the ITV Hub online at 7:25am.
When is the match?
Scotland vs Samoa takes place on Monday 30 September at the Kobe Misaki Stdium.
What time does it start?
The match kicks off at 7:15pm Japan Standard Time, which is 11:15am BST.
Odds
- Scotland to win: 1/6
- Samoa to win: 13/2
- Draw: 50/1
Prediction
Scotland 25-20 Samoa: Scotland should deliver something of a response to last week’s shocker against Ireland, and the nine days’ rest will have helped compared to Samoa’s week-turnaround. However, results between these two sides tend to be tight, and on the grand occasion of a World Cup clash, this should be no different.
79 min: Scotland 34-0 Samoa
We have a late Samoan line-out down in the right-hand corner of Scotland's 22. The Pacific Islanders looking to end on a high here.
79 min: Scotland 34-0 Samoa
Samoa overcook the throw, and Scotland easily claim possession from the back of the line-out. For all their best efforts, it's been a Samoan display peppered with careless mistakes and frustrating lapses in concentration. A deeply disappointing performance from Steve Jackson's men.
FULL-TIME: Scotland 34-0 Samoa
Samoa give their all to try and get their name on the scoreboard as they work the Scottish defence one final time. But the Dark Blues hold steady, with Blade Thompson forcing the turnover at the breakdown a few metres out from his own line. Scotland have victory all wrapped up!
FULL-TIME: Scotland 34-0 Samoa
Just the response Gregor Townsend was looking for from his men. After getting their break in the second quarter of this match, Scotland never looked back. The Dark Blues were threatening every time they surged forward while Samoa, in contrast, lacked any form of menace or danger. Their game was hamstrung by careless handling errors and, for all the physicality of the big-hitters, the Pacific Islanders were ultimately unable to unlock the Scottish defence.
Sean Maitland was awarded a penalty try for his effort after being illegally tackled by Ed Fidow
And that's all from me! After what has been a difficult week for Scotland and their fans, finally something to smile about. I'll see you all soon!
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