18:59
The Romanian scrum makes the effort (28-17, 52nd)
The Romanian forwards recover the introduction after an illicit push from the Tongan front line.
18:58
L’en-avant by Simionescu (28-17, 51e)
The Romanian full-back misses his reception with a candle from Takulua and returns a scrum to Tonga, on their 40 meters.
18:56
Havili continues his flawless performance! (28-17, 49th)
4/4 and eight points on the clock for the Tongan scorer.
18:56
Bonus test for Tonga!!! (26-17, 48th)
Vailanu is at the conclusion of a devastating ball carried. Tonga takes the break again 30 minutes from the final whistle.
18:54
The penalty for Tonga (21-17, 47th)
The Tongan forwards make the effort on a maul and undermine the Romanian defense. New penalty to come, at 5 meters this time.
18:54
The big Tongan defense (21-17, 45th)
Siomionescu is blocked by the Tongan three-quarters and propelled into touch. Interesting throw for Ngauamo in front of the Romanian 22 meters.
18:52
The clumsiness of Ngauamo (21-17, 44th)
While Kata managed to pass his arms to his hooker at the end of the line, he was unable to catch the ball, which landed directly in touch.
18:50
Ball stolen by the Tongan team! (21-17, 43rd)
Ammunition wasted by Romania. Behind, the Romanians make a mistake on the maul and Tonga escape with a penalty to follow.
18:49
The penalty for the Romanians! (21-17, 42nd)
Great effort from the Romanian forwards in the scrum. Behind Simionescu finds the penalty in the Tongan 22 meters.
18:48
Here we go again !!! (21-17, 40th)
Havili and Tonga restart hostilities. On the clearance, Piutau commits a crude forward and makes an interesting scrum for the Romanians in his camp.
18:34
It’s the break in Lille!!! (21-17, 40th)
Tonga – Romania: 21-17
Tonga : Kata (10th), Moala (15th), Taumoepeau (21st)
Romania: Boboc (30th), Surugiu (36th)
At the end of a lively first act with no less than five tries scored, Tonga led by a short head at the break: 21 to 17. Romania finished this first act strong with two tries from Boboc (30th) and Surugiu (36th), helped by his numerical superiority after Fifita’s yellow card (33rd). Tonga completely dominated the debates for 30 minutes, with three attempts planted by Kata (10th), Moala (15th) and Taumoepeau (21st), before losing control. Debates resume in 15 minutes.
18:30
Fifita’s card remains yellow (21-17, 39th)
Finding extenuating circumstances in his high tackle, Mr. Gardner indicates to the Tongans that the second row will be able to join his partners after the break.
18:29
Conache’s bad choice! (21-17, 39th)
The Romanian fly-half attempts a cross with his foot for his winger Onutu but it is too long and lands in touch.
18:27
Conache continues! (21-17, 37th)
The Romanian scorer brings his team to within 4 points of Tonga.
18:26
Surugui en soloist !!! (21-15, 36e)
After a big advance from his forward pack on a maul, which collapsed 5 meters from the line, the Romanian scrum half faked his pass and flattened it into the in-goal. A trickster essia who completely restarts this match!
18:25
The Romanian highlight! (21-10, 34th)
Simionescu takes an interval before continuing to kick for himself. Well placed, the Tongan defense saves the furniture by escaping in disaster. But the touchline remains within 22 meters with a throw to follow for Cojocaru.
18:23
Fifita sees yellow! (21-10, 33rd)
Yellow card for Fifita who takes a temporary exclusion of 10 minutes while awaiting the bunker’s decision to possibly increase the sentence… The third row is guilty of a high tackle on Gordas.
18:22
Transform mansions! (21-10, 31e)
Romania comes back to 11 points behind Tonga after half an hour of play!
18:21
Boboc’s test!!! (21-8, 30th)
The Romanians combine with Cojocaru who finds Motoc who gives it back. In the corridor, the hooker Cojocaru progresses. He is stopped 5 meters from the goal. Behind, the third row Cristi Boboc flattens with force! Second Romanian try in this World Cup!
18:18
Coleman at fault! (21-3, 28th)
The second row is penalized for entering the ruck zone from the side. Romania finds the penalty in the Tongan 22 meters.
18:15
Piutau provides cover (21-3, 26th)
Called upon by a play at the foot of Conache, the Tongan full-back clears his camp and finds the touchline near the halfway line.
18:12
The Tongan alignment at fault (21-3, 24th)
By attempting to form a maul, the Tongan supports commit an obstruction and therefore give possession back to the Romanian defense.
18:11
Tangimana’s stupid mistake (21-3, 23rd)
The Romanian center leaves in front of Conache’s kick on the return and makes a mistake. Havili finds the penalty in the Romanian 22 meters.
18:10
The pass of three for Havili! (21-3, 22nd)
What realism from Tonga who manage to realize each of their highlights in the Romanian 22 meters.
18:09
Tonga’s third try!!! (19-3, 21st)
The festival continues for Tonga!!! After a lot of work from Talitui, who breaks a tackle and resists the return of a Romanian defender, Taumoepau is served at the end of the line and manages to flatten.
18:07
Conache passes the penalty! (14-3, 19th)
It’s a small event for Romania, who had not scored a single point since their first match against Ireland (82-8). After two scathing losses against South Africa (76-0) and Scotland (84-0).
18:05
Penalty for Romania (14-0, 18th)
The Tongan defense makes a mistake in an offside position and offers Conache, 15 meters in the middle, the opportunity to unlock his team’s counter.
18:04
The immediate reaction of the Romanians! (14-0, 17th)
Romania receives the return and continues with its forwards within 22 meters. Motoc is caught 15 meters from the goal.
18:03
Havili continues! (14-0, 16th)
The Tonga opener continues his faultless scoring role.
18:02
The Moala ghost’s essay!!! (12-0, 15th)
Suspended for five matches and after missing the entire start of the World Cup, the ASM Clermont center is at the conclusion of a big highlight from his partners in the Romanian 22 meters. Tonga takes the break.
18:00
New penalty for Tonga (7-0, 13th)
Gorin is caught by the patrol after an attempted scratch in an offside position. The Tongans find the penalty in front of the Romanian 22 meters.
17:59
It does not transform! (7-0, 11e)
Without trembling, the Tongan striker increases his partners’ lead.
17:58
Kata’s test!!! (5-0, 10th)
Magnificent try from the Tongan winger!!! After two turnovers and approximations from both sides, Piutau breaks a tackle before serving an offering at the end of the line to Kata, who makes the effort to flatten between the posts.
17:57
The Tongan counter! (0-0, 9th)
Tonga regains possession on the sidelines and Moala begins the restart. He is taken back on the Romanian 40 meters.
17:56
Gorin on the scratch! (0-0, 8th)
While Conache had returned the ball through kicking to Tonga, his third line stood out in the ruck zone when scratching. The penaltouch is found at the entrance to the Tongan 22 meters.
17:53
Broken arm for Romania in the scrum (0-0, 6th)
Mr. Gardner sanctions the Tongan front line for an early push. Romania asks for the scrum again.
17:52
Motoc’s forward (0-0, 5th)
Not helped by an ill-adjusted pass from Conache, the Romanian second row commits a forward contact and returns a scrum to Tonga, on their 40 meters.
17:51
First failure for Conache (0-0, 4th)
The Romanian striker’s attempt goes to the left of the posts. So we remain at 0 to 0.
17:50
The effort of the Romanian scrum! (0-0, 3rd)
Romania recovers the first penalty of the match after a big push from its front line. At 45 meters in the axis, Conache will try it.
17:48
Takulua’s forward (0-0, 2nd)
The Tongan scrum-half returns the first scrum of the match to Romania, near the halfway line.
17:46
Let’s go !!! (0-0, 1st)
Conache and Romania kick off this last match in Group B. At the reception, the Tongans hold on before Takulua clears his camp, without finding the touchline.
17:30
An Australian on the whistle
The Australian Angus Gardner is the referee for this meeting. He will be assisted by the Frenchman Mr. Raynal and the Englishman Mr. Ridley. The video referee for this match is Welshman Mr Whitehouse.
17:29
The composition of Romania
Against Tonga, Romania will be able to count on its Onutu and Sikuea arrows on the wings while Simionescu is positioned at the back. Opener Conache and Surugio will guide the Romanian game. Up front, hooker and captain Cojocaru will be supported by pillars Gordas and Savin. Boboc, Gorin and Neculau form the third line.
Romania’s starting XV: 15. Simionescu; 14. Onutu, 13. Manumua, 12. Tangimana, 11. Sikuea; 10. Conache, 9. Surugiu; 7. Boboc, 8. Gorin, 6. Neculau; 5. Iftimiciuc, 4. Motoc; 3. Gordas, 2. Cojocaru (head), 1. Savin.
Substitutes: 16. Irimescu, 17. Hartig, 18. Burtila, 19. Rosu, 20. Stratila, 21. Rupanu, 22. Bucur, 23. Graure.
17:23
The composition of Tonga
Favorites of this meeting, Tonga will be able to count on a pair of centers known from the pitches of the Top 14 with the Clermontois Moala and the Toulouse Akhi. Scrum-half Takulua partners Havili at the hinge. In the front eight, captain Tameifuna makes up the front row with hooker Ngauamo and Fisi’ihoi. Fifita and Coleman start in the cage.
Tonga’s starting XV: 15. Piutau – 14. Kata, 13. Moala, 12. Ahki, 11. Taumoepeau – 10. Hawili, 9. Takulua – 7. Talitui, 8. Vailanu, 6. Paea; 5. Coleman, 4. Fifita – 3. Tameifuna (cap.), 2. Ngauamo, 1. Fisi’ihoi.
Substitutes : 16. Anga’aelangi, 17. Latu, 18. Tokolahi, 19. Mafi, 20. Finau, 21. Paea, 22. Pellegrini, 23. Taumoefolau
17:10
A match for honor
With three defeats in as many matches, Tonga and Romania will be keen to show their best side to finish their World Cup well. If the Romanians concede more than 13 points, they will finish worst defense in the competition ahead of Romania.
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17:05
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