Underdogs are ready to Rock

UNDERDOGS Samoa are ready to finish the job in the World Cup final – backed by an entire nation and Hollywood superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

The tiny Pacific island face champions Australia today after an epic journey to reach their maiden showpiece finale. Samoans all over the globe have gone crazy for their surprise run. And Johnson (inset), who has Samoan heritage, delivered a stirring message to his 348m Instagram followers.

He said: “I am delivering this message with boundless love, respect and pride.

“My boys are going to the men’s final and this is a big deal, they are making history and we could not be more proud of them.” Star centre Stephen Crichton said: “Australia are full of superstars and they’re going to test us but we’ve definitely got full confidence.”