George Stowers, the Samoa captain, believes the conservative style of most teams in the Guinness Premiership is handicapping England as they look to reclaim their place in world rugby's elite.
England slipped to No8 in the world rankings after losing to Australia at Twickenham on Saturday and they again failed to score a try against one of the top southern hemisphere countries.
Stowers, the London Irish back-row forward, cites the Premiership, where the emphasis is more on not losing than winning, as a significant reason why England struggle to score tries against the top sides.
"We have a go at London Irish and always look to attack but we are an exception in the Premiership," said Stowers. "We have failed to score a try in our last two league matches because teams know what we are about and set out to slow our possession down.
"England have brought in Jonny Wilkinson and they are just looking to win. If they do so by three points with a penalty or a drop-goal, they will be happy. London Irish are different and so are Samoa. We only got together as a squad over the weekend and do not have much time to prepare for Friday's game against Wales but we will have a go at them.
"Our game is based on being creative and throwing the ball wide. We look to score tries from everywhere and that is how the game should be played. Wales will be tough opponents. They were unlucky to lose to New Zealand on the weekend and they will be determined to bounce back with a victory."
Samoa have twice won in Cardiff, in the 1991 and 1999 World Cups, and they are grouped with Wales in the 2011 tournament in New Zealand. "It gives us the chance to lay down a marker," said the Samoa forwards coach, Peter Fatialofa, who captained the side 18 years ago in what was the first World Cup shock result.
"The first victory over Wales put us on the map. It is tough for us because we do not get much of a chance to play tier one nations between World Cups and this is an opportunity we are determined to make the most of. Wales are a top side and we will have a good idea of where we stand after the game."
Samoa will be without the London Irish wing, Sailosi Tagicakibau, the Premiership's top try scorer this season, who injured his ankle during the draw with Harlequins at the end of last month. Wales today lost the Scarlets flanker Dafydd Jones, who injured his shoulder against the All Blacks and has had an operation that will keep him out of action for the rest of the year.
The New Zealand outside-half, Daniel Carter, was cited for a dangerous tackle on the Wales replacement scrum-half, Martin Roberts. He was scheduled to have a disciplinary hearing in Milan today but it was postponed until tomorrow at the request of the All Blacks management and will be held in London.
