Three tries in eight minutes at the start of the second half saw Samoa overcome a slow start and earn a bonus‑point 34-9 win against a spirited Russia team at the Rugby World Cup.
Samoa had lost two players to the sin-bin in the first half.
Samoa narrowly tops Pool A ‑ which also contains hosts Japan, as well as Ireland and Scotland ‑ on points difference.
Meanwhile, Italy will take on Canada at 7.45pm tomorrow.
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