After heavy defeats by Australia and New Zealand, the Samoa Under 20 rugby team are determined to restore some pride with a strong performance against Fiji in their final match at the Oceania Championship.
The Baby Manu were thrashed 80-23 by New Zealand on Tuesday, having been outclassed 43-20 by hosts Australia on the Gold Coast last weekend.
Samoa coach Junior Leota said they have worked hard in training but need to replicate that effort come game-time.
"The coaching staff and management have done all we can do off the field to prepare these boys well but obviously if these boys don't do their homework on the position and don't front up mentally that's the sort of result we're going to get (like the first two games)."
"Going into the Junior World Cup we know now what to work on as coaches to prepare these boys mentally right. With tomorrow's game with Fiji it's more about pride than anything else really, to restore some pride back into our campaign."
Fiji were thumped 63-3 by New Zealand in their opening match but showed big improvements to push Australia 32-24 during the week.
Photo: Oceania Rugby / Sportography Australia scores another try on their way to a 43-20 victory