Tonga A defeats Junior Japan 43 – 24 [1]
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 10:20. Updated on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 11:48.
Tonga A ran in seven tries to defeat a determined Junior Japan 43 – 24 in Suva yesterday March 23. The match was a fifth place decider for the Pacific Challenge Cup.
Tonga A led 28 – 5 at half time. Overall try scorer for Tonga were Fotu Lokotui, Apakuki Ma’afu (2), Samiu Muna, Michael Tonga, Viliami Mavae and Taufa Otuvaka.
Argentine team, the Pampas XV won the grand final of competition defeating the locals Fiji Warriors 17 – 9. Canada A upset Samoa A, the North Americans winning 28 – 26 to take third place.