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Tonga

28 - 3

Full Time

Canada

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

78'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Jason Higgins getting some game time.

73'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Ross Braude being replaced.

73'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Sion Parry getting some game time.

72'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rumball being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Kainoa Lloyd took full advantage.

71'

Canada make a substitution with Travis Larsen coming on.

68'

Canada make a substitution with Siaki Vikilani coming off.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Vaea Fifita coming on.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Steve Mafi coming off.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Otumaka Mausia coming on.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Kyren Taumoefolau coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Paula Ngauamo goes through the gap.

65'

Canada sub Foster Dewitt comes onto the field.

64'

Andrew Quattrin departs for Canada.

64'

Tonga sub Solomone Kata comes onto the field.

63'

Afusipa Taumoepeau departs for Tonga.

63'

Lopeti Timani comes on.

53'

Sione Vailanu comes off.

53'

Mitch Richardson comes on.

52'

Ben LeSage comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sonatane Takulua kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sione Vailanu from scoring as they record the try for Tonga.

51'

Piers Von Dadelszen comes on.

51'

Mason Flesch comes off.

51'

Red Card

George Moala (Tonga) is shown the red card

44'

Tonga make a substitution with Paula Ngauamo coming on.

42'

Tonga make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

42'

Tonga make a substitution with Ben Tameifuna coming on.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with David Lolohea coming off.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with Feao Fotuaika coming on.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming off.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Djustice Sears-Duru coming on.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Liam Murray coming off.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Cole Keith coming on.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Conor Young coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Conversion

Sonatane Takulua adds the two points for Tonga.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sione Vailanu dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Isaac Olson being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Yellow Card

Solomone Funaki (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kainoa Lloyd bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Vailanu bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

21'

Conversion

Sonatane Takulua converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tonga is finished off by Sonatane Takulua

18'

Fine Inisi sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fine Inisi bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Sione Havili Talitui took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Peter Nelson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Robbie Povey took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Isaac Olson goes through the gap.

Conversion

Sonatane Takulua has kicked a conversion.

Try

Tonga are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Samiuela Moli touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canada v Tonga 
  
 Internationals - Round 1 
  
 Wed 9th August 2023, 10:00pm 
  
 Teufaiva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Takulua

28 - 3

52'

Vailanu

26 - 3

51'

Moala

21 - 3

44'

Half Time

Takulua

21 - 3

43'

Vailanu

19 - 3

42'

Funaki

14 - 3

31'

Takulua

14 - 3

19'

Takulua

12 - 3

18'

Nelson

10'

7 - 3

Takulua

7 - 0

Moli

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.2

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Attack Profile

Tonga

Canada

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Defence Profile

Tonga

Canada

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

44%

3-6 secs

27%

38%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

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