MELBOURNE : Tonga have never made it out of the group phase at the World Cup and appear set to continue that record in France despite boosting their ranks with a slew of former New Zealand internationals.Tonga were the big winners from a World Rugby decision two years ago that made it easier for players t
MELBOURNE : Tonga have never made it out of the group phase at the World Cup and appear set to continue that record in France despite boosting their ranks with a slew of former New Zealand internationals.
He had hoped to have two Wallabies in the mix, but fullback Israel Folau was ruled out by injury, leaving lock Adam Coleman the only capped Australian. Tonga have had their share of tough draws at World Cups, and may have felt the rugby gods were against them when they landed in France's"pool of death" with defending champions South Africa, world number one Ireland, Scotland and Romania.
Fast starts have not been Tonga's forte at recent World Cups where their best rugby arrived too late.
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