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Toa Samoa continue World Cup build-up in Hawaii

Samoa Residents rugby league coach Ponifasio Vasa says this weekend’s one-off match against the USA in Hawaii is a big opportunity for local players to press their World Cup claims.The squad is made up of Samoa and New Zealand-based amateurs and follows on from the full Toa Samoa’s Pacific test against Tonga last month.Residents coach Ponifasio Vasa even though the team isn’t at full strength it will be a valuable hit out. “We’ve told them to prove themselves that they can do the job in the top level. Not so much looking forward for the World Cup - that is the ultimate goal - but this is the priority for them. They have to win this one, they have to do it right and do better for Samoa and definitely there will be a chance for them at the World Cup.”The ’friendly’ match takes place on Saturday local time in Hawaii, which coincides with Samoan Independence Day.