Wales scrape past determined Samoans

WALES survived a punishing physical examination by Samoa at the Millennium Stadium – but were made to sweat for victory.

Wing Leigh Halfpenny’s early try, Wales’ first in Cardiff since February, threatened a runaway home win.

It did not materialise though, as Wales needed three Dan Biggar penalties and a long-range Halfpenny strike to keep the determined South Sea Islanders at bay.