Spain

6 - 40

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Tonga

Spain vs Tonga

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

81'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Moala bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

77'

Afusipa Taumoepeau comes on.

77'

Otumaka Mausia comes off.

77'

Tonga go for goal with William Havili taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

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

76'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Aisea Halo getting some game time.

73'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Augustine Pulu being replaced.

73'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Solomone Funaki scores the try from close range.

72'

Augustine Pulu played a key part in that try.

72'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Nico Rocaries getting some game time.

72'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Kerman Aurrekoetxea being replaced.

72'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Jay Fonokalafi getting some game time.

71'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Inaki Mateu took full advantage.

71'

Spain make a substitution with Santiago Ovejero coming on.

67'

Spain make a substitution with Vicente del Hoyo coming off.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with Anzelo Tuitavuki coming on.

66'

Tonga make a substitution with Solomone Kata coming off.

66'

Spain sub Bautista Guemes comes onto the field.

63'

Gonzalo Vinuesa departs for Spain.

63'

Spain sub Raul Calzon comes onto the field.

63'

Thierry Futeu departs for Spain.

63'

Tonga sub Phil Kite comes onto the field.

62'

Ben Tameifuna departs for Tonga.

62'

Tonga sub David Lolohea comes onto the field.

62'

Tau Koloamatangi departs for Tonga.

62'

Spain sub Alex Suarez comes onto the field.

61'

Afaese Tauli departs for Spain.

61'

Tonga sub Tanginoa Halaifonua comes onto the field.

61'

Zane Kapeli departs for Tonga.

61'

Tonga sub Steve Mafi comes onto the field.

61'

Leva Fifita departs for Tonga.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as John Wessel Bell goes through the gap.

60'

Penalty Goal

William Havili adds the points for Tonga.

60'

Yellow Card

Santiago Ovejero (Spain) is shown a yellow card

58'

Bittor Aboitiz comes on.

54'

Jon Zabala comes off.

54'

Julen Goia comes on.

54'

Guillermo Dominguez comes off.

54'

Brice Ferrer comes on.

50'

Victor Sanchez Borrego comes off.

50'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Ovejero getting some game time.

46'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Vicente del Hoyo being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Vinuesa kicks the penalty.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, William Havili will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

What an effort there by William Havili as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Tonga has led to William Havili being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

George Moala sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Samiuela Moli scores from close range.

28'

Penalty Goal

Otumaka Mausia kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Vinuesa kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

William Havili has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Spain v Tonga 
  
 Sat 5th November 2022, 10:30am PDT 
  
 Estadio Ciudad de Malaga

Points Flow Chart

Tonga win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

15%

Possession Last 10 min

85%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Havili

81'

6 - 40

Funaki

80'

6 - 38

Halaifonua

76'

6 - 33

Havili

73'

6 - 28

Funaki

72'

6 - 26

Havili

60'

6 - 21

Ovejero

6 - 18

58'

Half Time

Vinuesa

6 - 18

40'

Havili

35'

3 - 18

Havili

29'

3 - 13

Moli

28'

3 - 11

Mausia

3 - 6

Vinuesa

3 - 3

Havili

0 - 3

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Avg. Points Scored

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Spain vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Spain face off against Tonga in Internationals on Sat 5th November 2022 at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 EST in the US.

Spain won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Spain in position 15 and Tonga in position 18, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Spain vs Tonga Squads

The official squads for Spain 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.