Munster player ratings: Munster conceded two late tries to let slip a golden opportunity to add to their list of wins over international sides as they fell 24 - 38 at the hands of the All Blacks XV.
Except for a 15-minute flurry in the second half where Tonga scored 17 unanswered points, 'Ikale Tahi were never likely winners.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup round two, available to watch on RugbyPass TV in certain locations.
A green bottle of Castle Lite was suddenly the beverage of choice… and why not? England had just been crowned champions. “I've already necked two,” he chucked.
If the double doesn’t materialise, though, he doesn’t want people judging the RFU’s pathway programme based on a single result in South Africa versus an opposition gunning to collect its fourth U20 Championship title in a row.
Three matches are scheduled for Athlone: Ireland-Australia (2pm local time), France-Wales (4:30pm) and South Africa-England (7pm). Over in Stellenbosch, it’s Argentina-Fiji (2pm), Georgia-Italy (4:30pm) and New Zealand-Spain (7pm).
An All Blacks star headlined an array of international recruits who played in the second round of the Top League over the weekend.