'13 WC | Group C | Tonga 16-0 Italy | Halifax

[Timmah]

19-man squad: TBC

19-man squad: TBC


Referee
Ben Thaler (ENG)
Touch Judges: Clint Sharrad (ENG) & Tim Roby (ENG)
Video Referee: Phil Bentham (ENG)​

 

[Springs]

Come on Tonga, do it for the Scots!

 

[Puntastic]

I think italy will get up in this one.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Surely Italy.

 

[Misanthrope]

With the squad they have, Tonga really should be one of the contenders for a semi final spot. They've looked listless so far, and I can't see them finding the form they need to beat a quality Italian side.

 

[deluded pom?]

The word is this could be heading for a sell out too.

 

[1stNov2000]

I think the Tongans will finally explode and play to the expectations that most people had of them. But a case of too little, too late.

 

[Springs]

I think the Tongans will finally explode and play to the expectations that most people had of them. But a case of too little, too late.

Which is exactly like they did in 2008.

 

[JasonE]

I am really looking forward to this match and it will be great if it s a sellout. I think Tonga may just be too strong.

 

[Tone83]

If tonga play half as good as they should they will win 50 blot. But they don't seem to be at even 10%, so yeah who knows.

 

[rlinternational]

I don't think Tonga are miles ahead on paper at all to this Italy side. I think it will be quite a close game and hard to pick. Here's hoping for an Italy win but Tonga v NZ I think would be a great tough match to see
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[Misanthrope]

God, I want Tonga to win. Not out of any love for Tonga, but because I think Scotland bloody deserve a place in the quarter finals.

 

[DC_fan]

The Italian Mafia will win this

 

[newman]

God, I want Tonga to win. Not out of any love for Tonga, but because I think Scotland bloody deserve a place in the quarter finals.

+1

 

[Springs]

Come on Scotland, I mean Tonga. Fish isn't playing so that's a plus, but no Sika Manu damn it.

Honestly think Scotland deserves a finals spot more. Italy have only beaten the wooden spooners so far.

 

[marv]

come on the McTongans

 

[Paullyboy]

I got on Italy at 6-1 to win the group at the start of the tournament, c'mon you greasy buggers!

 

[Springs]

Short! Great tackle by Tupou

 

[Paullyboy]

Amazing defence from Italy in back to back sets.

Both teams showing some surprising ability to defend their line.

 

[Springs]

2-0 to Tonga halftime.

Great defence by both teams. Would have served them well against Scotland.