10-01-2011, 09:56 AM
Written by Setita Millar | Pasifika Broadcasting | 2nd Oct 2011 | 11.00 am
While Tonga fans are out celebrating their 'Ikale Tahi magnificent victory over France in Wellington last night, it is France not Tonga going through to the next round.
TEAM POINTS:
Australia - 173
South Africa - 166
New Zealand - 161
England - 137
France - 124
Wales - 114
Ireland - 99
Samoa - 91
Italy - 86
Tonga - 80
Scotland - 73
Japan - 69
Canada - 67
Argentina - 65
Fiji - 59
Russia - 57
Romania - 44
Namibia - 44
Georgia - 41
USA - 38
Both teams were very strong especially at the first half hour but Tonga fought all the way. Their persistence got paid off at the end. They beat France 19-14 in Rugby World Cup Pool A.
One News reports "The thrill of victory was felt outside the Tonga captain's house in Mangere where a spontaneous parade burst out amongst his family and those who could not be in Wellington".
Other reports of fireworks and 'Ikale Tahi's fans across the country are going crazy over their teams amazing victory.
Last evening as England and Scotland fans made their way to Eden Park ahead of the big clash, Tongan supporters descended on waterfront fan zones to watch their side's game.
Written by Setita Millar | Pasifika Broadcasting | 2nd Oct 2011 | 11.00 am
setita@pasifika.tv
While Tonga fans are out celebrating their 'Ikale Tahi magnificent victory over France in Wellington last night, it is France not Tonga going through to the next round.
TEAM POINTS:
Australia - 173
South Africa - 166
New Zealand - 161
England - 137
France - 124
Wales - 114
Ireland - 99
Samoa - 91
Italy - 86
Tonga - 80
Scotland - 73
Japan - 69
Canada - 67
Argentina - 65
Fiji - 59
Russia - 57
Romania - 44
Namibia - 44
Georgia - 41
USA - 38
Both teams were very strong especially at the first half hour but Tonga fought all the way. Their persistence got paid off at the end. They beat France 19-14 in Rugby World Cup Pool A.
One News reports "The thrill of victory was felt outside the Tonga captain's house in Mangere where a spontaneous parade burst out amongst his family and those who could not be in Wellington".
Other reports of fireworks and 'Ikale Tahi's fans across the country are going crazy over their teams amazing victory.
Last evening as England and Scotland fans made their way to Eden Park ahead of the big clash, Tongan supporters descended on waterfront fan zones to watch their side's game.
Written by Setita Millar | Pasifika Broadcasting | 2nd Oct 2011 | 11.00 am
setita@pasifika.tv