Tonga

6 - 24

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Wales

Tonga vs Wales

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

80'

The referee awards a penalty try to Wales.

79'

Ollie Griffiths comes on.

78'

Josh Navidi comes off.

78'

Dillon Lewis comes on.

78'

Tomas Francis comes off.

78'

Wyn Jones comes on.

78'

Nicky Smith comes off.

78'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Davies kicks the penalty goal.

77'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Leon Fukofuka getting some game time.

77'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Sonatane Takulua being replaced.

77'

Sonatane Takulua has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Seb Davies has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

75'

Tonga make a substitution with Mike Faleafa coming on.

74'

Tonga make a substitution with Nili Latu coming off.

74'

Wales sub Aled Davies comes onto the field.

70'

Gareth Davies departs for Wales.

70'

Kiti Taimani comes on for Tonga.

70'

Nafi Tuitavake leaves the field.

70'

Sonatane Takulua will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as the he had the direction but not the power.

69'

Scott Williams comes on.

67'

Owen Williams comes off.

67'

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies adds the three points for Wales.

67'

Wales have won 40 rucks so far this game.

63'

Kali Hala comes on.

59'

Viliami Tahitu'a comes off.

59'

Owen Williams comes on.

58'

Scott Williams comes off.

58'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Phil Kite getting some game time.

58'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Latu Talakai being replaced.

58'

Wales make a substitution with Ellis Jenkins coming on.

58'

Wales make a substitution with Thomas Young coming off.

58'

Wales sub Ryan Elias comes onto the field.

58'

Kristian Dacey departs for Wales.

58'

Sila Puafisi comes on for Tonga.

56'

Ben Tameifuna leaves the field.

56'

Tonga have won 80 rucks so far this game.

55'

Trouble here as Cooper Vuna breaches the defence.

55'

Sam Davies has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

55'

Oh what a hit by David Halaifonua, stopping the ball carrier in his tracks!!!!.

54'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cory Allen bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

54'

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

A gap opened in the defence and Gareth Anscombe took full advantage.

46'

Josh Navidi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

46'

Wales have won 20 rucks so far this game.

44'

Nicky Smith has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

44'

Penalty Goal

Sonatane Takulua makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

43'

Thomas Young has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

41'

Cory Hill has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

41'

The defensive line has been broken as Sonatane Takulua goes through the gap.

40'

Cory Allen comes on.

40'

Alex Cuthbert comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Tonga have won 60 rucks so far this game.

40'

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

40'

Steffan Evans has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

What a run here by Steffan Evans as he gets over the gainline!.

33'

Aaron Shingler has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

31'

Tonga have won 40 rucks so far this game.

27'

Sonatane Takulua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

27'

Fabulous play by Tonga has led to Steve Mafi being able to wriggle through a gap.

22'

Penalty Goal

Sonatane Takulua kicks the penalty.

22'

Sam Davies has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

20'

Gareth Anscombe sets up the try.

19'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alex Cuthbert.

18'

Trouble here as Alex Cuthbert breaches the defence.

18'

Tonga have won 20 rucks so far this game.

16'

Sam Davies can consider himself unlucky as he sees the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

15'

Sam Davies was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

13'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Young bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Steffan Evans took full advantage.

11'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Sonatane Takulua as it drops short of the posts.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Scott Williams goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sam Davies has kicked a penalty goal.

What a tackle there by Latu Talakai as he saves a certain try!.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Tonga v Wales

Thu 15th June 2017, 10:30pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

79'

6 - 24

Davies

77'

6 - 17

Davies

67'

6 - 14

Davies

51'

6 - 11

Takulua

6 - 8

43'

Half Time

Takulua

3 - 8

22'

Cuthbert

18'

0 - 8

Davies

0 - 3

Start

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Tonga vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tonga face off against Wales in Internationals on Thu 15th June 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 17:30 NZST in New Zealand, 15:30 AEST in Australia and 22:30 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Wales sits at 11 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Tonga holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Tonga in position 19 and Wales in position 11 as such Wales are favourites on paper.

Tonga vs Wales Squads

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