Tonga beat Japan to finish third at Pacific Nations Cup
Tonga claimed third place at the Pacific Nations Cup with a hard-fought 31-20 victory against Japan in Burnaby.
Halani Aulika, Fetu'u Vainikolo and Sonatane Takulua all crossed over for the Tongans, with Hendrik Tui scoring Japan's only try.
Japan led 6-3 following two penalties from Ayumu Goromaru, before Aulika's 30th minute try was converted by Kurt Morath to give Tonga a 10-6 lead. However, Tui responded to put Eddie Jones's side momentarily back in front.
Two further kicks from the boot of Morath ensured the Tongans held a 16-11 lead at the break. It soon became a contest of kicking, with Ayumu Goromaru landing two penalties shortly after the interval to once again give Japan a slim lead.
Vainikolo's try restored the advantage for Tonga and, after Hayden Hopgood's yellow card reduced Japan to 14 men, Takulua took full advantage to secure victory for his side.
Source:
PACNEWS
Halani Aulika, Fetu'u Vainikolo and Sonatane Takulua all crossed over for the Tongans, with Hendrik Tui scoring Japan's only try.
Japan led 6-3 following two penalties from Ayumu Goromaru, before Aulika's 30th minute try was converted by Kurt Morath to give Tonga a 10-6 lead. However, Tui responded to put Eddie Jones's side momentarily back in front.
Two further kicks from the boot of Morath ensured the Tongans held a 16-11 lead at the break. It soon became a contest of kicking, with Ayumu Goromaru landing two penalties shortly after the interval to once again give Japan a slim lead.
Vainikolo's try restored the advantage for Tonga and, after Hayden Hopgood's yellow card reduced Japan to 14 men, Takulua took full advantage to secure victory for his side.
Source:
PACNEWS
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