Manu Samoa might have lost the battle yesterday but they have yet to lose the war.
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With that attitude, Toiaivao Amby Perez, the father of Manu Samoa midfielder, Paul Perez, is calling on the country not to lose faith in the team.
Manu Samoa was crushed by South Africa, 46-6, at Villa Park.
But that did not stop Toiaivao and his family from offering thanksgiving at the end of the game, especially seeing Paul play the full eighty minutes.
“It’s not easy and I know that there’s a lot of pressure on them now,” he said.
“It’s difficult when you have such a good team like South Africa. I thought our players gave it their all but we were not good enough.” Toiaivao was up early in the morning, joining thousands of Samoans to support their team.
“To me, they selected the best team for the game and I know that our gave it their all,” he said.
“My advice for the boys is to continue to give it their best because the whole country is continuing to cheer for them. I know that it will not be easy, but I know that with God, everything is possible “I wish them all the best with the upcoming game and may the best team win. Give it your all and may our good lord be with you all.”
Speaking about Paul Perez, Toiaivao said his youngest son has always loved rugby. A former student of Leififi College, he is also a proud resident of Vaigaga. “He had been playing rugby ever since he was young and as he was growing up, he grew in terms of rugby and he was given the opportunity to play for Taranaki,” said Toiaivao. “He attended Taranaki and that’s where he started to play professionally.
“Now that he is playing for Samoa, our family have been praying for him as well as the other boys representing our country at the Rugby World Cup.”
Toiaivao said his son is now playing professionally for Natal Sharks in South Africa.
“I wish him all the best,” he said. “Our prayers are with him and we will always be praying for the team no matter what.”
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