TONGA came from behind to beat the United States in their final Pool C game and earn their first win at this year’s World Cup.
Siegfried Fisiihoi opened the scoring but the USA took control with two tries from replacement winger Mike Te’o.
Sontane Takulua’s penalty reduced the deficit before Mali Hingano scored a runaway try to put them ahead. Captain Siale Piutau added a third try and Telusa Veainu scored late on to claim the bonus point, after a Tony Lamborn consolation. Tonga were dominant throughout but mistakes cost them two clear cut chances. Fisi’ihoi droppe...
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