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South Africa beat Tonga 49-18

South Africa beat Tonga 49-18

By Navitalai Naivalurua
02/10/2023
Photo:World Rugby

South Africa have defeated Tonga 49-18 in their third Rugby World Cup pool match this morning.

Cobus Reinach, Canan Moodie, Deon Fourie, Jesse Kriel, Willie Le Roux, Marco van Staden, and Kwagga Smith scored a try each for the Springboks.

Tonga’s try came from Ben Tameifuna, Fine Inisi, and Patrick Pellegrini.

This win has moved the defending champions to first place in Pool B with 15 points, followed by Ireland with 14 points, and Scotland with 10 points.

Looking at other results this morning, Scotland thrashed Romania 84-0 and Australia beat Portugal 34-14.


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