Rugby League Fans Flock to See England Face Samoa in Decisive Test Match
This Saturday, England’s national rugby league team is poised to attract a larger crowd than last year’s three-match series against Tonga, as they take on Samoa in the second Test match at AMT Headingley.
Last week’s opening clash in Wigan saw over 15,000 spectators witness England secure a victory against the touring Samoans. Now, with every seat inside the iconic Leeds stadium sold out, officials are hopeful the crowd will surpass the 15,477 fans who attended the 2021 series finale at the same venue.
The momentum from the Wigan Test, including the electrifying Siva Tau pre-match ritual that saw Mikey Lewis and Gordon Chan Kum Tong face off, is expected to drive further ticket sales for this weekend’s fiery encounter between the two nations developing an intense rivalry.
“England head coach Shaun Wane expressed his delight with his side’s performance in the opening game, stating he was ‘more impressed watching it back’ and that the team had delivered on their game plan.”
The coach will be hoping his players can build on that strong showing as they aim to complete a series whitewash against Samoa.
Adding to the anticipation surrounding this fixture is the tentative news that Australia could tour England later this year. A convincing win for the host nation would only serve to heighten the excitement and prospects of Wane’s team heading into a potential Ashes series on the back of a two-year unbeaten run.
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