CALM BEFORE THE STORM: After a hard training session in Apia’s heat and humidity, the Toa Samoa cooled down at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel with Samoa’s version of the palagi’s energy drinks.

Yes they are enjoying the peaceful surrounding and the sweet nius ahead of the a torrid Rugby League World Cup draw that begins with New Zealand Kiwis next week before they Tonga next month.

The Toa Samoa team is in the country until the end of the week. More in Sports.  Photo / J. Paulo.