The Samoan team were welcomed to Brighton & Hove on Friday.
The Welcome Ceremony which took place the Brighton Dome Theatre one week before the start of the Tournament. The 31 players and 15 management staff were presented with the official caps and participation medals.
The Samoan manager took to the podium to say: “Brighton reminds us so much of Samoa! You have the sun, you have the sea and you have beautiful smiling people.” The team then took to the stage to give a rousing demonstration of Samoan dance and song.
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| Samaon team on stage Photo credit: Getty Images for ER2015 |
Afterwards the team stopped for photos in front of the Royal Pavilion and met fans waiting to wish them well. The Samoan team play USA at 12 noon on Sunday September 20 at the Brighton Community Stadium.
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| Samoan team at the Royal Pavilion Photo credit: Getty Images for ER2015 |
Watch highlights from the Samoan Welcome Ceremony at the Dome.
See the Samoan team on stage as captured on a phone by one of the audience.
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