Mapusua wary of threat from Wales

GUINNESS Premiership star Seilala Mapusua believes Samoa face a tougher challenge against Wales tomorrow night than if they were tackling Martin Johnson’s England.

The current International Rugby Board world rankings back up Mapusua’s theory – Wales are rated one place above England in seventh.

Mapusua, the blockbusting London Irish centre, points to greater cohesion and balance in a Wales side that has won 13 of its 19 Tests since New Zealander Warren Gatland took charge almost two years ago.