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Scotland

45 - 17

Full Time

Tonga

Scotland vs Tonga

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

83'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

82'

Try

Darcy Graham goes on their own for a try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Darcy Graham bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

81'

George Horne sets up the try.

81'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on.

77'

William Havili comes off.

77'

Red Card

Vaea Fifita (Tonga) is shown the red card

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Kinghorn took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Kinghorn took full advantage.

72'

Tonga make a substitution with Semisi Paea coming on.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Sione Havili coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Duhan van der Merwe took full advantage.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming on.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Scotland supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Scotland results in a try for Blair Kinghorn

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Kinghorn took full advantage.

67'

Finn Russell sets up the try.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with Joe Apikotoa coming on.

66'

Tonga make a substitution with Ben Tameifuna coming off.

66'

Scotland sub Sam Skinner comes onto the field.

64'

Richie Gray departs for Scotland.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ewan Ashman goes through the gap.

64'

WP Nel comes on for Scotland.

58'

Zander Fagerson leaves the field.

58'

Ewan Ashman comes on for Scotland.

58'

George Turner leaves the field.

58'

Sione Vailanu comes on.

54'

Tanginoa Halaifonua comes off.

54'

Adam Coleman comes on.

54'

Sam Lousi comes off.

54'

Sonatane Takulua comes on.

54'

Augustine Pulu comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Scotland results in a try for George Horne.

53'

That's a great try assist by Duhan van der Merwe.

53'

What a run here by Duhan van der Merwe as they get over the gainline!

53'

Samiuela Moli comes on.

51'

Paula Ngauamo comes off.

51'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Schoeman getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Rory Sutherland being replaced.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Huw Jones getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Chris Harris being replaced.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with George Horne getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Ben White being replaced.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Darcy Graham getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Steyn being replaced.

47'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tonga.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ben Tameifuna from scoring that try!

43'

Augustine Pulu played a key part in that try.

43'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Chris Harris being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Scotland.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Scotland as Rory Darge goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Rory Darge being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Matt Fagerson comes on for Scotland.

33'

Jamie Ritchie leaves the field.

33'

Yellow Card

Afusipa Taumoepeau (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

33'

Trouble here as Kyle Steyn breaches the defence.

32'

Finn Russell takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Scotland ends with a try for Kyle Steyn.

29'

Trouble here as Kyle Steyn breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Finn Russell is finished off with a try.

29'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Scotland ends with a try for Duhan van der Merwe.

25'

Trouble here as Duhan van der Merwe breaches the defence.

25'

Blair Kinghorn played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Sutherland bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

22'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tonga is finished off by Solomone Kata

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Solomone Kata bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

19'

Charles Piutau sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Kinghorn took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Scotland pack has powered over for George Turner to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

7 Tries scored

Match Details

  
 Scotland v Tonga 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 24th September 2023, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Allianz Riviera

Points Flow Chart

Scotland win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

45 - 17

82'

Graham

43 - 17

81'

Fifita

76'

38 - 17

Russell

38 - 17

69'

Kinghorn

36 - 17

67'

Russell

31 - 17

54'

Horne

29 - 17

53'

Havili

44'

24 - 17

Tameifuna

43'

24 - 15

Half Time

Russell

24 - 10

42'

Darge

22 - 10

41'

Taumoepeau

33'

17 - 10

Steyn

17 - 10

29'

van der Merwe

12 - 10

25'

Havili

20'

7 - 10

Kata

19'

7 - 8

Havili

7 - 3

Russell

7 - 0

Turner

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Scotland

91%

Draw

Tonga

Conversion by Finn Russell

Momentum

Scotland

Tonga

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland

Tonga

More Less

Defence Profile

Scotland

Tonga

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

38%

3-6 secs

36%

33%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

74'

76'

78'

80'

Scotland

Tonga

Scotland vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland face off against Tonga in Rugby World Cup Round 3 on Sun 24th September 2023 at Allianz Riviera. 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, 01:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Scotland sits at 7 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Tonga holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 12 places in the rankings with Scotland in position 7 and Tonga in position 19 as such Scotland are favourites on paper.

Scotland vs Tonga Squads

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