Boks set to face Folau at World Cup
The Springboks could come up against a familiar face at the 2023 World Cup in France after Tonga won the Asia/Pacific playoff against Hong Kong to book their place in Pool B.
Folau back from Test exile
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau says it was “awesome” to be ending his four years in the Test wilderness by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji on Saturday.
Folau, ex-All Blacks hailed as Pacific rugby star power returns
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau’s Pacific Nations Cup debut at the weekend, along with four former All Blacks, will provide a gilt-edged opportunity to raise the profile of the game in the region, the players’ association chief says.
Unrepentant Folau targets World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial fullback Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year’s Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Prop Tameifuna worried tsunami will ‘knock Tonga back’ further
Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said on Wednesday a tsunami that hit the Pacific Island nation last weekend will “knock it back a few steps” after also struggling due to coronavirus restrictions.
Tonga ready to welcome Folau with open arms
Former captain Aleki Lutui says controversial star Israel Folau would be welcomed into Tonga’s Test set-up in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup.
Tonga’s Piutau takes aim at Boks’ RWC pool
Charles Piutau is excited at the prospect of Tonga possibly facing South Africa, Ireland and Scotland in pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, if the Pacific Island nation qualifies for the showpiece event.
Eleven-try England demolish turgid Tonga
A new-look England side missing regular captain Owen Farrell showed little signs of rustiness as they stormed to a comprehensive victory over Tonga.
Highlights: Four-try Steyn helps Scotland smash Tonga
SA-born Scotland wing Kyle Steyn scored four tries in their 60-14 victory at Murrayfield. Watch the highlights here …
Steyn stars as Scotland slay Tonga
South African-born Kyle Steyn rounded off for four tries as Scotland pummelled Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.
