Having failed to break the line in the opening 19-12 defeat to New Zealand - no great disgrace really - Warren Gatland's side could then summon only one against Samoa as they held off the South Sea Islanders 17-13.

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The crowd alternated chants of "M-V-P" and "Let's go Islanders" as the home team trudged off the bench and lined up for the traditional post-series handshake line.

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Semin got help on his milestone goal as his shot from the right-wing boards hit the helmet of Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic and caromed off the post past goalie Rick DiPietro at 5:33 of the third period.

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