All Blacks beat determined Samoa in historic first ever Test in Apia

The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 25-16 victory over Samoa in the first ever Test between the two sides in Apia earlier today. A late comeback gave the hosts a chance, but Dan Carter kept the world champions ahead with the boot. Carter scored 20 points from the tee as New Zealand scored their only try through George Moala, while Samoa's try came from powerful former Sevens star, Alafoti Fa'osiliva. The first half was tight, and at times scrappy, but Carter kept kicking the opportunities afforded to him. They took a 12-3 halftime lead, before a crosskick allowed debutant Moala to sco…