The consolation final kicked off round four of the Pacific Nations Cup in Tokyo and it was Tonga who pulled away from Canada to claim fifth place in the 2024 edition of the tournament.
'Ikale Tahi head coach Tevita Tu'ifua has made six changes to his matchday 23 to face Canada in the fifth-place playoff that kicks off round four of The Pacific Nations Cup this Saturday.
Tonga’s search for a first win in 2024 goes on as they succumbed to a 19-50 defeat at the hands of Fiji in the third round of the 2024 Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup.
Tonga have matched Fiji in making five changes to their starting XV for their encounter in the Pacific Nations Cup on Friday.
Tonga's wait for a first victory in Samoa since 1980 continues as the Ikale Tahi fell 43 - 17 in Apia. Struggling to match the accuracy and intensity of their hosts outside of a twenty minute period in the second half, Tonga simply had no platform from which to attack.
Tonga has announced its team to face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Friday as the 'Ikale Tahi prepare to make their bow in this season's competition.