USA vs Samoa Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage

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USA must beat Samoa convincingly on Saturday in order to give them a realistic chance of finishing ahead of Australia on points difference in Pool A.

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USA vs Samoa prediction

After beginning their Women’s World Cup campaign with a hugely deflating 69-7 defeat to hosts England, USA played out a pool stage classic with Australia York last weekend, fighting back on numerous occasions to eventually earn a 31-31 draw.

That result ensured that their hopes of advancing from Pool A remain alive…just. Sione Fukofuka’s side need a huge win here, coupled with a handsome victory for England in the other pool fixture, in order for them to overturn a considerable points deficit.

Samoa do look there for the taking though. The Pacific islanders are undoubtedly one of the weaker sides in the tournament and come off the back of a 92-3 drubbing at the hands of England.

The fully amateur side have struggled to compete in this tournament and are set for another hefty defeat. Whether it is ultimately enough to send USA through though, remains to be seen.

USA vs Samoa tip: USA to win with -58.5 handicap