Scotland's improbable route to the knockout phase of the Rugby World Cup is still alive after a 45-17 bonus point win over Tonga in Nice.
Scotland bounced back from their opening weekend loss to South Africa with a solid 45-17 bonus-point win over Tonga in Nice.
Sione Tuipulotu insisted he will cast aside any emotional attachment to Tonga as he bids to help Scotland get their World Cup campaign off the ground in Nice on Sunday.
The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes in total to his starting line-up for the must-win encounter in Nice.
Tonga will be without star internationals Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau for their World Cup playoff against Hong Kong on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
For the first time since World Rugby's new eligibility laws came into effect, Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu will name an 'Ikale Tahi squad this Friday.
After a surprise phone call from Tonga boss Toutai Kefu while working as a builder last July, Sam Moli has high hopes ahead of his Super Rugby Pacific season.
Gregor Townsend’s Scotland thrived against Tonga in their first match in front of supporters at Murrayfield since March 2020.
Manu Samoa have qualified for the 2023 World Cup after dispatching Tonga in a 37-15 victory at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.