Wales must use brains to combat Samoan brawn, insists Jones

WALES captain Ryan Jones has urged his team to “play smart” against the renowned physical threat of Samoa tonight.

Wales must use brains to combat Samoan brawn, insists Jones

Jones and company know exactly what is coming from the South Sea Islanders – an abrasive, big-hitting approach that makes them dangerous opponents.

And when the considerable skills of world-class backs like Seilala Mapusua and David Lemi are bolted on, Samoa possess enough attacking weapons to make life distinctly uncomfortable.

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