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          Scotland see off Tonga with seven tries

          Scotland got their World Cup campaign back on track with a bonus-point 45-17 victory over Tonga in their clash in Nice on Sunday to keep their quarter-final hopes alive in Pool B

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          RWC 2023 Pool B Preview: Everything you need to know

          The countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 has entered its final weeks, with excitement ramping up across the globe. Next up in our previews we take a look at Pool B, where the world's first-, second- and fifth-ranked nations are all competing.

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          No Folau for Tonga, but banned Moala included

          Israel Folau will not feature at Rugby World Cup 2023, after the former Wallabies star was left out of Tonga's squad because of a knee injury. Suspended centre George Moala, however, has been included.

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          Rugby World Cup 2023: Squads for all 20 nations

          Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the countdown well and truly on for what looms as the most competitive tournament on record. Stay up to date with all the 33-man squads as they are unveiled.

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          Tonga secure World Cup qualification

          Tonga advanced to next year's Rugby World Cup finals after crushing Hong Kong 44-22 on Australia's Sunshine Coast on Saturday.

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          Folau's Test return short-lived as Fiji blank Tonga

          Israel Folau's return to international rugby lasted only half an hour as his Tonga team were thrashed 36-0 by a clinical Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Suva on Saturday.

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          Kefu: Folau to have social media curbs with Tonga

          Israel Folau will be a prized addition to Tongan rugby but will have restrictions on what he posts on social media, along with all his teammates, coach Toutai Kefu said.

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          Mou'nga likely to go to Japan after World Cup

          Richie Mo'unga is likely to leave New Zealand to play rugby in Japan after next year's World Cup in France, the All Blacks flyhalf told the New Zealand Herald on Tuesday.

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          Kefu names Folau, Piutau in Tonga Test squad

          Israel Folau will make his return to international rugby with Tonga three years after his Rugby Australia contract was terminated over anti-gay social media posts.

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          Australia A rebooted, team could face Folau

          Australia A will compete in the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, which could yet include a Tonga side laden with international talent including former Wallabies star Israel Folau.

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          England score 11 tries in dominant 69-3 victory over Tonga

          England's latest "new era" got off to a spectacular start on Saturday as they ran in 11 tries to crush an outclassed Tonga 69-3 in their first game in front of a Twickenham full house since March 2020.

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          Steyn bags four tries as Scotland thrash Tonga

          Kyle Steyn scored four tries as Scotland ran riot against a feeble Tonga side to win 60-14 at Murrayfield on Saturday in the opening test of the Autumn internationals.

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          Price, Ritchie to co-captain Scotland vs. Tonga

          Scotland will have two captains and four uncapped players on the field when they kick off their autumn international test against Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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          All Blacks line up Tonga, Fiji in July

          Despite a fierce off-field battle with their governing body, the All Blacks have locked in their return to international competition with three Tests against Pacific opposition in July.

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          WR to help Pacific Island teams join SR in 2022

          World Rugby (WR) is set to spend 1.2 million pounds ($1.65 million) annually over three years on two Pacific Island teams to help them join Super Rugby in 2022, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.

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          Super Rugby AU better option for Pasifika team: PRP union

          New Zealand Rugby's decision to delay a Pacific islands entry into Super Rugby Aotearoa next year was just the latest in a history of the Pasifika nations being "shafted", the head of the Pacific Rugby Players (PRP) union has said.

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          World Rugby would back Pacific Super team

          The Pacific Island Rugby Players Union has welcomed comments from World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont that it could offer funding to help a Pasifika team take part in a revamped Super Rugby competition from next year.

          2023 Top ScorersRugby World Cup

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          2023 RankingsRugby World Cup

          • TONGA10th
            Tries Scored 1st New Zealand : 38 Tries Scored
            NZL1st
            13
            38
          • TONGA16th
            Points Difference 1st New Zealand : 206 Points Difference
            NZL1st
            -81
            206