“He was unbelievable,wasn’t he,for a 19-year-old kid. He has been unbelievable for our group for a young man. He has been well-schooled and well-educated. Certainly,I think he is enjoying the ride at the moment.

“He is pretty good in any position you put him in. He has a long career ahead of him,which is going to be exciting to watch. He has been part of this and I am pleased for him too,because he could have chosen to play for Australia. He committed to Samoa like a lot of these young men. which is pleasing.”

With his team leading by two points late in the game,Suaalii burst through the Tongan defence and beat six players before being dragged to the ground just short of the line. The linebreak led to Samoa scoring what proved to be the match-winning try.

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