The World Rugby delegation left Samoa on Saturday without receiving the Government’s response to a proposed independent review of Lakapi Samoa, according to sources familiar with the discussions.The Samoa Observer understands that Lakapi Samoa is willing to accept the review, but the Government h...
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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01 August 2026, 8:30PM
The World Rugby delegation left Samoa on Saturday without receiving the Government’s response to a proposed independent review of Lakapi Samoa, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
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