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Tonga

45 - 24

Full Time

Romania

Romania vs Tonga

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marius Simionescu bursts through to advance the Romania attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patrick Pellegrini bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

79'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Sione Anga'aelangi getting some game time.

74'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Paula Ngauamo being replaced.

74'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Paula Latu getting some game time.

71'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi being replaced.

71'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Steve Mafi getting some game time.

71'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Leva Fifita being replaced.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Tonga results in a try for Kyren Taumoefolau

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by William Havili.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Siate Tokolahi getting some game time.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Ben Tameifuna being replaced.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Pellegrini getting some game time.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Charles Piutau being replaced.

70'

Romania make a substitution with Mihai Graure coming on.

69'

Romania make a substitution with Fonovai Tangimana coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Alin Conache (Romania) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and George Moala took full advantage.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with Kyren Taumoefolau coming on.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with Solomone Kata coming off.

67'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Great hands by Tonga leads to a try for Solomone Kata

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomone Kata goes through the gap.

65'

Charles Piutau sets up the try.

65'

Tonga sub Manu Paea comes onto the field.

63'

Sonatane Takulua departs for Tonga.

63'

Romania sub Costel Burtila comes onto the field.

63'

Alex Gordas departs for Romania.

63'

Romania sub Gabriel Rupanu comes onto the field.

63'

Taliauli Sikuea departs for Romania.

63'

Conversion

The Tonga supporters go wild as William Havili successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Tonga leads to a try for Pita Ahki

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Pita Ahki goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by William Havili is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomone Kata goes through the gap.

60'

Romania sub Stefan Iancu comes onto the field.

60'

Adrian Motoc departs for Romania.

60'

Iulian Hartig comes on for Romania.

59'

Alexandru Savin leaves the field.

59'

Damian Stratila comes on for Romania.

59'

Andre Gorin leaves the field.

59'

Rob Irimescu comes on for Romania.

59'

Ovidiu Cojocaru leaves the field.

59'

Penitoa Finau comes on for Tonga.

58'

Sione Vailanu leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Solomone Kata as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Alin Conache kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Marius Simionescu to score the try.

54'

That's a great try assist by Nicolas Onutu.

54'

What a run here by Nicolas Onutu as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Taliauli Sikuea as they get over the gainline!

54'

Alexandru Bucur comes on.

51'

Florin Surugiu comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as William Havili kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The Tonga maul march their way over the white wash for Sione Vailanu to touch down.

48'

Afusipa Taumoepeau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Romania sub Florian Rosu comes onto the field.

40'

Stefan Iancu departs for Romania.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Alin Conache does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Florin Surugiu as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Romania has led to Marius Simionescu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Stefan Iancu comes on for Romania.

32'

Florian Rosu leaves the field.

32'

Yellow Card

Leva Fifita (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Alin Conache does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Cristi Boboc scores from close range.

29'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Tonga are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Afusipa Taumoepeau picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Afusipa Taumoepeau bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Sonatane Takulua.

21'

Penalty Goal

Alin Conache does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marius Simionescu bursts through to advance the Romania attack.

16'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by George Moala leads to a try for Tonga

14'

A gap opened in the defence and George Moala took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Sonatane Takulua is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Leva Fifita took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Tonga results in a try for Solomone Kata

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Solomone Kata took full advantage.

10'

Charles Piutau played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Tameifuna took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and George Moala took full advantage.

Alin Conache steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

7 Tries scored

Match Details

  
 Tonga v Romania 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 8th October 2023, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Mauroy

Points Flow Chart

Tonga win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taumoefolau

45 - 24

70'

Conache

68'

40 - 24

Kata

40 - 24

65'

Havili

35 - 24

62'

Ahki

33 - 24

61'

Conache

56'

28 - 24

Simionescu

54'

28 - 22

Havili

28 - 17

50'

Vailanu

26 - 17

48'

Half Time

Conache

37'

21 - 17

Surugiu

35'

21 - 15

Fifita

21 - 10

31'

Conache

31'

21 - 10

Boboc

29'

21 - 8

Havili

21 - 3

22'

Taumoepeau

19 - 3

21'

Conache

18'

14 - 3

Havili

14 - 0

16'

Moala

12 - 0

14'

Havili

7 - 0

12'

Kata

5 - 0

10'

Start

Win Probability

Tonga

95%

Draw

Romania

Line Break by Marius Simionescu

Momentum

Tonga

Romania

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Tonga

Romania

More Less

Defence Profile

Tonga

Romania

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

63%

3-6 secs

28%

30%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

73'

75'

80'

Tonga

Romania

Tonga vs Romania Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tonga face off against Romania in Rugby World Cup Round 5 on Sun 8th October 2023 at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST, 04:45 NZST in New Zealand, 02:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

Romania won the last encounter but Tonga are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Tonga in position 18 and Romania in position 22, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tonga vs Romania Squads

The official squads for Tonga vs Romania will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

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