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'Never forget the impact we have had on the world': Paulo's Samoa rally cry

“Never forget the impact that we have had on the world. Never forget the impact that we have had on those people around the world, who have never met us, but have all supported us from the get go. Every single Samoan around the world is going to be proud of what we achieved”.

That was Junior Paulo’s emotional address to team-mates in the dressing room at Old Trafford after Samoa became the first Pacific nation to play in a World Cup final in 2022.

Four years later, the Toa are on the cusp of repeating the feat and as they prepare to face the Kangaroos at Allianz Stadium in Sunday’s semi-final their motivation is the same.

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Australia coach Kevin Walters has backed Kotoni Staggs to be at his best for the World Cup semi-final against Samoa, believing "match-winner" Latrell Mitchell is capable of making an impact from the bench.

The selection dilemma for the hotly-contested centre positions has bubbled along through Australia's three group-stage wins, but Walters stood his ground ahead of Sunday's clash at Allianz Stadium.

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