Tonga v Fiji match thread

[roopy]

Fiji nearly got a try, but chases in front of the kicker

Fa'aso makes a break for Tonga after the penalty - Tonga attack line again but knock on

 

[Arucard]

Uate is having a stunner out wide today.

Great try!

 

[roopy]

penalty to Fiji - Fiji in Tongas half - Uate makes a clean break finally - shut the gate - 14-10 to Fiji

 

[roopy]

16-10
Wes kicks from right in front.

 

[KiWi_BoI_15]

Tonga only decent player last week was Sione Tongia who scored 3 tries, yet is not playing today. I would presume that injury is why.

Sione flew back earlier this week i believe, attending a family funeral. I agree though he was great for Tonga last week.

 

[BatiFan]

Im going to make an out there statement, but I believe Auila Uate will be the best ever Fijian rugby league player, surpassing the likes of Lote Tuquri and Noa Nadruku. His explosive power is phenomenal.

 

[BatiFan]

I dont know why Tonga go past 2 passes wide. They are going great in the middle of the field and should stick with it.

 

[Arucard]

Good scramble from Fiji.

 

[roopy]

Fiji turnover on first tackle again
Tonga on attack - this game is coming to life - Tonga attack like Fiji with hot potato moves - but Fiji hold them out

 

[roopy]

Tonga have stepped up a gear, but Fiji are holding them out

 

[roopy]

Kevin Naiquama spills a dummy half ball and gives Tonga about their 5th shot at the line this half

 

[Arucard]

Really poor handling from Fiji, they keep inviting Tonga to come down their tryline.

 

[roopy]

Apart from the Uate try the second half has been all Tonga attacking Fijis line - another set - Fiji hold them out again - brilliant defence - but they are looking tired already

 

[Arucard]

Great defence from Fiji!

 

[roopy]

drinks over
Fiji coming off their line - kick went 70 metres on the fly over the dead ball line

 

[roopy]

Easy metres to Tonga - 4 tackles and they are back attacking Fijis line - drop out to Fiji
ball goes 65 on the fly

 

[roopy]

Tonga again attacking
Tonga scrum to out from fiji line

 

[roopy]

Fa'aso finally barges over near the posts - should be 16 all after the kick

 

[roopy]

he got it, but worst conversion ever
16-16

 

[roopy]

Tonga knock on from kick return - Fiji get a chance finally