Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Samoa Rugby Union, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, is not giving away much about Samoa’s preparations for the All Blacks.
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In fact, he is confident that the Manu Samoa will surprise the world champions when they arrive in Apia for the first time in history in July.
Asked by the media about Manu Samoa’s preparations, Tuilaepa assured that the team and the Union’s preparations were on track.
“We are well prepared,” he said.
“But I don't want to tell you because if I tell you, it will be pointless to (prepare then) because news about it will spread and then those preparations will become stale.”
Tuilaepa, however, said the Manu Samoa is preparing to give the All Blacks a match they will not forget come July when they make their first visit to Samoa.
“But let’s leave it until we get close to the day,” he said about revealing the teamC’sO pNreTpIaNraUtEioDns P. AGE “If we discuss it now, then by tonight it will be all over the news in New Zealand.
It would be broadcasted and spread by some other nasty people there.”
The Prime Minister said the team’s plans should be closely guarded, saying he does not want the All Blacks management to find out about them.
“Someone might tell them that we have a plan A, plan B and plan C. That’s why I don't want to tell you now.
“See these guys (the Samoa Observer) will put it on the internet and then the All Blacks coach will read about it. It’s amazing what’s happening these days.” Asked about criticisms from members of the public about ticket prices, Tuilaepa said that is a minor issue.
He said people who are used to paying $500 for a ticket will have no problem. The same goes for people who buy the cheapest ticket. “I wish we could use coconuts to pay for the All Blacks visit,” he said. “But that’s not the case. Money is required. It’s expensive.”
He added: “If only they would accept some baskets of pawpaw and if they all ate guava, that would’ve been fine but these boys want steak, so it’s not cheap.”
The All Blacks are scheduled to arrive in Apia on Monday 6 July.
They will be in the country until Thursday 9 July.
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