A Samoan Chief has made an impassioned plea to World Rugby following Samoa's disappointing loss to England on Sunday morning. 

Tuilagi William Leolahi made an appeal to World Rugby calling for attention and action as well as "transparency, fairness and better judgment" in a video that has gone viral on social media since it was posted on Sunday night. 

Tuilagi's video has been viewed over 100k and shared by more than 2,400 people from all around the world. 

He is of the view that what happened to the Manu Samoa against England game is a "familiar tale. 

"A tier two team, this time Samoa, finds themselves at the apparent mercy of hard calls and uncertain adjudication," Tuilagi said. 

"Now take for example, Samoa's disallowed try in the recent game against England. The try was initially granted, the conversion made, play resumed and out of the blue, the TMO checked and denied the try. 

"I'm sorry but it wasn't an obvious knock on. We had moved forward under the assumption that the decision to award the try was final. Has our understanding of clear and obvious been manipulated in this case? Was there not justified doubt especially given the initial decision

"Samoa Rugby Union with scarce to no funding yet we seem to be facing an uphill battle with uneven playing ground

"The knock-on in question was not clear and obvious and in such instances the TMO should not interfere once a try has been awarded."

Tuilagi's humble plea is for fairness and better judgement especially for teams whose players aren't offered a lot of money to wear the jersey and play for the national team. 

"A plea for transparency and fairness, and better judgement is what we ask for today from you World Rugby. Especially considering the innate passion and the dedication of teams like Samoa, we play not for money, but for pride. 

"It's time our efforts are matched with justice."

International media have also quoted the Manu Samoa Head Coach, Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua claiming that referees are still guilty of “unconscious bias” against so-called ‘tier two’ nations after his side lost 18-17 to England in Lille.

“The guys in the blue jerseys play in the same tournaments as the guys in the white jerseys,” said Vaovasamanaia. 

“Maybe referees need more time with referees. Do referees have an unconscious bias when tier two sides play tier one sides? A lot of the guys are [club] team-mates.

“I believe there is [unconscious bias]. I believe there has been in the past. I don’t think it’s anyone’s fault; it’s what I’ve seen in our game for I don’t know how many years; since I was playing.”

Michael Alaalatoa, the Samoa captain and tighthead prop, echoed similar sentiments. 

“I agree with what the coach is saying,” said the Leinster front-rower. “From what I’ve seen, from all Pacific Nations, you need to make the most of every opportunity to get an outcome. If you don’t, it’s going to cost you. I’d say yes.”

Vaovasamanaia also made reference to the two close calls while Samoa were leading 14-8 shortly before half-time, first when full-back Duncan Paia’aua’s finish was called back from a knock-on following a sliced England clearance and then when Nigel Ah Wong was forced into touch.

“If we’re able to score those tries in that first half, if we nail those two [moments] it becomes a very different game in terms of energy and momentum,” said Mapusua, who hinted that Samoa were not overly troubled by their opponents’ attack.

“By not scoring those, it gives England energy and momentum. They were able to grind away and get the points they needed.

“Losing a player to the bin didn’t help because we didn’t feel that threatened on our line when they were throwing everything at us.”