Samoa flyhalf Patrick Fa'apale has kicked a tying penalty in the final minute to complete a rally from a 17-point deficit to force a 30-30 draw against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup in the US.
Fiji led 27-10 after 51 minutes before Samoa launched a dogged comeback, tying up the match with tries to prop Anthony Perenise, centre Paul Perez - who bagged a double - and T.J. Ioane.
The Fijians edged ahead again, 30-27, with a penalty to Ben Volavola in the 75th minute but Fa'apale nervelessly slotted the final goal to complete a thrilling game on Friday (Saturday AEST).
Fiji scored tries through Leone Nakarawa, Metuisela Talebula and Gabiriele Lovbalavu in the match at Bonney Field in Sacramento, California.
Earlier, Tonga beat Canada 28-18.
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